The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't always been the best team in the NHL. Hell there was time when they were a really bad team. However, I'd say they have really stepped up their game the last several years now.
After picking up several new players, all from other NHL teams, the Pens have rallied a team of superstars to hopefully win them the cup this year.
In my opinion, I truly feel like the Pens will take home the cup. They have almost guaranteed the number one seed for playoffs.
Depending on how the next week or two goes for the competing teams in the league, I would see the Pens playing the New York Rangers in the first round of playoffs. If this is true, I can very well see the Pens taking it by game five of the series. The Rangers have a good team, but we have beaten them two games to one in the regular season. They just don't have the skill that we have, even before we made all our trades.
My only worry is that Crosby and Neal won't be back by then. Although I believe we will have a full roster come playoff time. *KNOCK ON WOOD* If not, though, we have enough power to keep our team in the playoffs. Thankfully we have Letang back who is a very powerful defenseman. He was out for a couple weeks, but thankfully he has made it back in time for playoffs.
My only concern would be the Pens against the Boston Bruins. They aren't the best team, but they have a solid defense and goaltender, and they have a very well rounded team. I can bet if we face the Bruins in the playoffs that, although we would win, it would probably go to game seven.
The last time the Pens won the Stanley Cup was in 2009. I would love for them to win it again this year. Personally, hockey playoffs are my favorite time of the year.
LETS GO PENS!!!
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