2014
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class="ui-droppable">It might seem backwards to think that injuries could actually have a positive long-term impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins this year, given their clear Stanley Cup aspirations. It's that end-game goal of a fourth championship banner that makes Pittsburgh's struggles with various traumas and losses a good thing moving forward though.
Going back to last season, only three teams have played more hockey than these Penguins. Because of this, the "rest" that the injuries provide will eventually favor the squad as they attempt to make another run at the Stanley Cup.
The lockout condensed the 2012-13 regular season, making the string of contests more of a sprint-like gauntlet than a normal long-haul regular season.
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Going back to last season, only three teams have played more hockey than these Penguins. Because of this, the "rest" that the injuries provide will eventually favor the squad as they attempt to make another run at the Stanley Cup.
The lockout condensed the 2012-13 regular season, making the string of contests more of a sprint-like gauntlet than a normal long-haul regular season.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins