
The Pittsburgh Penguins were the toast of the NHL for more than a decade. Young and exciting superstars filled the lineup while talented veterans sometimes took bargain deals to resurrect their careers, knowing full well that a few passes from Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin could earn a hefty payday on the free agent market the following season. There were ups, and there were deep downs, but three Stanley Cups and four Cup Final appearances in nine years solidified the dynastic nature of the Penguins. Those halcyon days of Sid the Kid and a fanbase bickering over which superstar was