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Joe Starkey

Joe Starkey: Pardon me, but the Penguins' politeness needs to end

PITTSBURGH — Politely. That's how the Penguins bowed out this season. What else would you expect?

This isn't just the oldest team in the NHL and one of the lightest, it's also the politest.

If the Lady Byng Trophy were a group award, the Penguins would win by a landslide. If I told you they left the Chicago Blackhawks a handwritten thank you note for showing up the other night, would you be surprised?

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