2012
06.22
06.22
it is “Stanley Cup or bust,” bowing out in the first round will bring consequences.
After winning 18 of their final 23 games and finally having a completely healthy roster, the Pittsburgh Penguins looked to be a shoo-in for a third trip to the final in five years. Losing in the first round to archrival Philadelphia, however, those lofty dreams hit a brick wall.
Less than three months later, the rumor mill was swirling at the NHL draft, mostly about Columbus and whether they were going to deal superstar Rick Nash. When word spread that Staal had turned down a 10-year extension with Pittsburgh, it grabbed everyone’s attention and armchair GMs began to speculate where Staal was headed.
Before the draft began, Jordan ...
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After winning 18 of their final 23 games and finally having a completely healthy roster, the Pittsburgh Penguins looked to be a shoo-in for a third trip to the final in five years. Losing in the first round to archrival Philadelphia, however, those lofty dreams hit a brick wall.
Less than three months later, the rumor mill was swirling at the NHL draft, mostly about Columbus and whether they were going to deal superstar Rick Nash. When word spread that Staal had turned down a 10-year extension with Pittsburgh, it grabbed everyone’s attention and armchair GMs began to speculate where Staal was headed.
Before the draft began, Jordan ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins