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07:14 AM ET 06.15 | Despite having a bad back and being a lot older than he used to be, Mario Lemieux had no trouble hoisting the Stanley Cup into the Detroit air Friday night. Pretty impressive, but there's more. Turns out Lemieux had the strength to lift an entire team. This goes back to the troubling minutes immediately after the Penguins' 5-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final. "We were, obviously, pretty upset," coach Dan Bylsma said yesterday. But there, suddenly and unexpectedly, was Lemieux. He was the first to meet the dejected players coming off the ice, which is something he never does. He then huddled briefly behind closed doors with Bylsma and his staff. It was all positive. Bylsma was touched by the support in a tough moment and said as much to general manager Ray Shero as the team was boarding its flight back to Pittsburgh that night. Shero sent Lemieux a text message to thank him. Lemieux sent one right back. We are a family and in this together. We don't need anyone that is only with us WIN or TIE. I really think this is our year. Let's forget about tonight ... It happens. We will win Tuesday and win the Cup Friday.
Mario Lemieux, AP
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He had great hands as a player. It's no wonder he's got a deft touch off the ice as well.
JackStraw
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The man has been through soooooo much in his career. That is the type of management that should be the envy of every pro franchise. How many times have you seen Al Davis greet people at the end of a game?
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Latrobe , PA
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C-L-A-S-S. Class. That is what you want in an owner. Thanks Mario!
BeamTeam
Altoona , PA
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Lemieux is a hero here in Pittsburgh. Even amongst those who ARE NOT hockey fans. Class act. There aren't enough positive words to describe the man. He deserves every success.
DWI-Don't Give a…
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The Man knows what it takes to win. He was born a superstar and he is in the perfect position to hand it down to his young players. When the Penguins move into that shiny new building, there will be alot of free agents looking to get on this train. Look for many more Cups in the Penguins future.
Bullet 4444
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What else would he do, meet the players and coaches after the game and tell them they stink and wont win the cup?
davep
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Lemieux...the Magnificent One. Mario has always been a class act and always will be.
LGP: Two Headed…
Six Burgh, PA
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Only if he was speaking to the Flyboys dave. ;)
LGP: Two Headed…
Six Burgh, PA
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ZING. ;)
DWI-Don't Give a…
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Mario told the boys not to worry...he had heard from the commish, the head of officials, the Easter Bunny, and Marion Hossa. The fix was officially in.
Last Call
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Gawd DANG you are bitter this morning Dave!!! From my office in Bala Cynwyd, I can hear the flow of tears streaming up 202 from Exton this morning...
shafnutz05
Paoli, PA
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Question to any Pen fans who may know, during the finals they showed the Pens new arena, just curious when they'll be playing there?
Wingsfan#1
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Last Call: (Off subject) - Guess which movie I saw recently? ha. ha.
DWI-Don't Give a…
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BTW dave...enjoy your childish insults. The reason you won't see a lot of Pittsburghers on the site today is because we'll all be at the Victory parade!
See you there DWI...I'll be the one in the Pens gear!! ;)
LGP: Two Headed…
Six Burgh, PA
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Not next season but the following.
LGP: Two Headed…
Six Burgh, PA
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Roughly 15 months it should be done. Not next season, but the season after! Can't wait. Season tickets!!!
DWI-Don't Give a…
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Thanks for the words of congrats wingsfan...starting in 2010-11
shafnutz05
Paoli, PA
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God I can't wait to move out there...
shafnutz05
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Let me guess? Either a Malkin or a Crosby jersey? ha. ha.
Okay, and I will be the best looking broad you end up seeing. ha. ha. I wish.
;)
DWI-Don't Give a…
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When is that happening?
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