Sidney Crosby says he's devastated by Thursday's dramatic breakdown of talks between the players and the NHL.

The Pittsburgh Penguins star told reporters Friday he may not wait much longer before returning to the ice.

"I just want to play hockey, so as far as whatever option is best there, I'll start thinking of it a lot more because this stuff is getting ridiculous," he said.

Crosby said he hasn't made any decisions about playing overseas, but he's not giving it serious consideration.

"You don't want to make decisions based on emotional decisions or anything like that," he said, adding he's tried to be optimistic during the lengthy labour negotiations. "But I've gotta make sure I keep playing hockey, I haven't played for a while."

Discussions 'disappointing'

Crosby was one of several players who participated in this week's three-day negotiating marathon. Behind the scenes, he said he was sure a deal would be struck.

But the negotiations came to a dramatic halt after Donald Fehr, the executive director of the player's association, announced both sides were close to a deal. That didn't sit well with the NHL, which swiftly rejected the union and pulled all of its concessions from the week's negotiations.

"To get a response like that is pretty devastating, I think, for everyone," said Crosby.

He said he didn't regret his involvement at the table, but it's a job he won't rush to take on again any time soon.

"This whole process shouldn't even get to this point," he said.

Crosby said he believes the foundation for a deal is in place, but he doesn't know what will bring the two sides together anytime soon.