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The Runner-Up: A Look at the 2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins 
Bleacher Report | by John Buco | Wed, Sep 24
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Michel Therrien was the new guy behind the bench, and could not have stepped into a better situation outside of the city of Detroit.
Malkin and Crosby just need to do what they do, and the rest of the offense will fall into place. A good year from Jordan Staal wouldn't hurt either.
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