1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins
[edit] The Offseason
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[edit] Preseason Predictions
Thanks mostly to Mario Lemieux's godlike scoring ability, the Penguins were already two-time defending Stanley Cup champs going into the 1992-93 season, and were favored to win their third straight. This was shaping up to be a scary team, because the team had nowhere to go but up after a disappointing regular season in 1991-92: Ron Francis, who arrived in the middle of 1990-91, was injured in '92 but was a good bet to rebound if healthy; talented prospect Jaromir Jagr's career was quickly gaining momentum; scoring right wing Rick Tocchet would have a full season with the club after arriving at the trade deadline a year before; G Tom Barrasso had slumped in the regular season but showed he could perform with an outstanding playoff; the team was on better emotional footing a year after the tragic passing of coach Bob Johnson; and, most importantly, Lemieux's back finally seemed like it would allow him to play close to a full season. The team's defense was a question mark, but the feeling was that this team was equipped to go deep into the playoffs for a third straight summer.
[edit] Regular-Season Highlights
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[edit] Opening Night
[edit] October
The season began with Lemieux celebrating his 27th birthday (October 5th) in style by signing a 7-year, $42 million contract extension with the club.
[edit] November
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[edit] January
On January 8th, the Penguins receive devastating news: Mario Lemieux has Hodgkin's Disease, and will have to undergo cancer treatment.
[edit] February
[edit] March
After only a month of treatment, Lemieux returns to the Pittsburgh lineup and picks up exactly where he left off, chasing down Pat LaFontaine for the league's scoring crown.
[edit] Stanley Cup Playoffs
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[edit] Player Data
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[edit] Salaries
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[edit] Trivia
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