MILAN — Sidney Crosby was not on the ice for Canada's optional practice Thursday ahead of the men's hockey semifinals at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Panthers forward AJ Greer traded ice time for smiles, brightening young lives with games and autographs at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Canada coach Jon Cooper has not ruled out captain Sidney Crosby for Friday's semifinal against Finland at the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Seven members of the Florida Panthers are still in the running for Olympic gold after a thrilling quarterfinal round Wednesday in Milan. Although the first week of Olympic play was pretty uneventful, ...