The calendar may read Easter but Christmas came early this year for the Pens. It came in the form of 3 egg-ceptional trades courtesy of GM Shero Claus. Coach Disco now has an embarrassment of riches with the additions of wingers Jarome Iginla and Brenden Morrow and defenseman Douglas Murray. And he didn't have even have to sacrifice anyone from the big-league roster to make these moves. It's an indication that Shero and owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are all in as far as raising another Stanley Cup in the Steel City. The Pens were already hitting on all cylinders as they went undefeated for the month of March. Now it's up to Coach Disco and his assistants to make sure that the team doesn't have any hiccups and is able to integrate his new charges without missing a beat. Injuries to D Kris Letang and Paul Martin as well as yesterday's injury that knocked out captain Sidney Crosby continue to challenge the club in ways that their opponents have not. The key is to keep your eyes on the prize. No team has ever won the Stanley Cup in April. It will be a difficult balance to keep the team sharp and on their game, yet also keep them rested and refreshed. Considering that none of the new acquisitions have ever won a Cup, I'm sure they have a fire burning inside them that will spark any letdowns. Keep your heads up. Let's Go Pens!!!
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