Ex-Penguins Are One Step From A Cup Run

Former Penguins are in line for a Stanley Cup, which is the sort of plot twist that always gets a second look in this league. Pittsburgh fans know better than most that careers travel, and the teams left standing often have a little familiar DNA tucked inside them. This is the time of year when old connections suddenly matter again and every depth chart looks smarter in hindsight. The story has the kind of postseason stakes that make every former room look like it still has a pulse.