Pittsburgh Penguins: Division Leading Record Oozing With Deception

Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Chris Miller in NHL
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are on pace for one of their best point totals in franchise history. The statistic, at this point, is totally misleading. The defending Stanley Cup champions are comfortably in position for a playoff spot with under 10 games remaining in the season, yet hiding within this exceptional record lies a trend of performance a casual fan may overlook. This team lacks extreme motivation and the necessity of rising to the occasion, and they've shown it most of the year. Point blank, this team has casually played out the majority of this season, and its striking a bit of fear as the second season approaches. Fans will take the angle of "oh, well when it's playoff time, they will step it up and play with urgency." Don't buy into it. Instead, buy into this: The Penguins have al ...

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