“One of
the strengths of our team is a next-man-up
attitude.”
Mike Sullivan – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins
Teams eagerly seek to get up to speed
They strive relentlessly to advance and succeed
No stone's left unturned to get all they need
They make bold moves as the season comes to a close
And hope in the playoffs to profit from those
At the season's start hope fills every mind
They're shoulder to shoulder at the starting line
And will do all they can to leave each other behind
They’re proud and glad to seize every gain
They extol splendid efforts and exult playing through pain
Pressure mounts day by day and game after game
When the regular season comes to a close
The playoffs begin, and tension dramatically grows
There is neither respite nor an end to strife
In every series, each team fights for its playoff life
Starters are crucial, but sometimes they fall
Then, teams and fans realize stars can’t do it all
One series ends, and another begins
The past matters not; neither losses nor wins
If a starter is injured and unable to play
Some unsung hero must step in and save the day
In the grueling quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup
Victory usually turns on the efforts of the next-man-up!
Photo credit: https://theathletic.com/137149/2017/10/25/riley-sheahan-made-an-immediate-impact-in-his-penguins-debut/
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