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  Graphic: Genevive Oliver There have been great players for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and then there has been Mario Lemieux. From the impossible reach of his stick to his effortless, balletic stride, 'Le Magnifique' wasn't just a force of nature—he was a work of art on ice. His time in Pittsburgh wasn't just about piling up goals and assists; it was an incredible journey of dizzying highs, a battle with a life-threatening illness, and then, a truly triumphant comeback that carved his place as an eternal Penguins legend. His story is one of unrivaled greatness on the ice and a fierce, unwavering loyalty to the city that loved him. The Arrival of Le Magnifique: The Savior of a City The hype around Mario Lemieux started almost before he even got here. In the mid-1980s, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a punchline—a franchise teetering on the brink of irrelevance. Their arena was a ghost town, their roster a collection of misfits. Then, on a fateful day in 1984, the draft lotte...
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*Sorry for the lack of photos! Hoping to get permission eventually.*


   Adam Johnson, former NHL player, dead at 29 due to "freak accident" on October 28th. He had suffered a skate cut during a Champions Cup game playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England, playing against the Sheffield Steelers.

 

    "Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The Club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him."

   Link to the post made by the Nottingham Panthers,

   https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy-gVsJK8Vd/?img_index=1 


   Adam Johnson also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing in 13 games between 2018-2020 seasons. The Penguins also have mourned the player and honored him after his tragic death. The Penguins made posts on social media for their game, October 30th, about wearing special decals on their helmets to honor and remember Adam Johnson.

   Link to the post made by the Pittsburgh Penguins,

   https://www.instagram.com/p/CzClQQ3O6NM/?img_index=1 

 

   Crosby speaking on the loss of Adam Johnson: "It's something that we've all been thinking about. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Just a great guy, a great teammate, had an awesome attitude while he was here. Just genuinely happy to be playing in the NHL."

  Link to the post,

  https://twitter.com/penguins/status/17190404494054321

Link to the post of the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Anaheim Ducks, October 30th,

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=358024693265650&set=a.253449200389867 


   Throughout his career, Adam had also played on the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Malmö Redhawks, Augsburger Panther, Ontario Reign, and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

   


 

   "Forever a part of the Penguins Family."

    https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1719128681417740295 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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