Penguin greats

 

                Paul Coffey

Paul Coffey was a great penguin player. He and others lead the penguins to their first Stanley Cup Championship in 1991. He was traded to us from The Edmonton Oilers. Although he only spent five years in Pittsburgh he left a mark as one of the best penguin players ever. He finished his career with four Stanley Cups, and two James Morris Awards.

 
 
 

 

Mark Recchi

Mark Recchi (the wrecking ball) was one of the main reasons The Pittsburgh Penguins success in the early 90’s. He had 7 All-Star appearances in his career with the Penguins, and Flyers. He has two Stanley Cups along with those All-Star appearances. Now Recchi has reunited with the Penguins hoping for another cup.

 
 
 

              Ron Francis

Ron Francis was certainly a well-known Penguin player. Ron Francis was the fourth overall pick in the1981-82 draft. After ten years with Hartford he was traded to The Pittsburgh Penguins. He won two Stanley Cups. He also had eight of his best years in Pittsburgh. Ron Francis is definitely a name that Penguin fans will remember.

 
                                   
 

             Tom Barrasso

Tom Barrasso was the All-Star goalie that helped the Penguins win two Stanley Cups. He is the winingist goaltender in NHL history. In his career Tom Barrasso won two Stanley Cups. Tom Barrasso is the best goalie in Pittsburgh Penguin history.

 
                                   
 

              Jaromir Jagr  

Jaromir Jagr is the second best player in Pittsburgh Penguin history. Playing eleven years in Pittsburgh he was easily a fan favorite. However Jagr was traded to the Washington Capitals where he spent one year after being delt to the New York Rangers. After one year there he quit American hockey to play hockey in his homeland if the Czech Republic. Jagr finished his career winning such trophies as The Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and The Lester B. Pearson Trophy. He also won two Stanley cups. He will always be remembered in Pittsburgh.
                                    
 

            Mario Lemieux

There is so much to say about the best player in Pittsburgh Penguin history. With two Stanley Cups and over 10 All-Star appearances he is a joy to watch. The former 17-year-old first overall pick impacted the Penguins. Pleged by injuries he could have been the best ever. Mario Lemieux will never ever be forgotten.

 
                                    
       
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