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Sather: With Sid, Pens Best Team in NHL

Found March 14, 2012 on NY Rangers Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Glen Sather,  Sidney Crosby
TEAMS: New York Rangers,  Pittsburgh Penguins
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Glen Sather at GM meetings: with a healthy Sidney Crosby, the Penguins are the best team in the NHL.— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) March 14, 2012 ...assuming Sather is trying to deflect some pressure off his team, but until the Pens overtake the Rangers in the standings I'm going to continue to say the Rangers are better.Remember to follow me on Twitter & Facebook or e-mail me at nyrfan94@yahoo.com.
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