June 12, 2009, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan – Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Detroit Red Wings 1.
It’s perplexing to think that the aforementioned result happened over six years ago. The Pittsburgh Penguins were coming off of back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals with two legitimate superstars and a core of players all on entry-level or similarly affordable contracts.
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No one could have pictured in their wildest dreams the disappointment that would follow over the next six years. On that calm summers evening all eyes were on the present and the perceived glorious future.