Episode 3: Looking Back with Lemieux's Linemates

A Great Day for Hockey Talk

It’s been 30 years since Mario Lemieux scored a career-high 199 points in 1988-1989, the most remarkable statistical season in Penguins history. So it’s only appropriate that this week’s version of the “It’s A Great Day For Hockey Talk” podcast checks in with both of Mario’s linemates from that season – left wing Bob Errey, currently a Penguins TV analyst with AT&T SportsNet, and right wing Rob Brown, a radio analyst for the Edmonton Oilers. Host Paul Steigerwald also chats briefly with Hall of Fame defenseman Paul Coffey, another dynamic force from the 1988-89 team. All three players had a unique-ice level view as Mario tore through the NHL with 85 goals and 114 assists in 76 games, leading the Penguins to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. “Just an amazing year, looking back,” Errey said. “Mario was unbelievable, virtually unstoppable.” Brown ranked second on the team in scoring with 49 goals and 66 assists for 115 points in 68 games. Errey, who was expected to be the line’s defensive presence. still checked in with 25 goals and 32 assists for 58 points in 76 games while posting a plus-40 rating (second only to Mario’s plus-41). One of the most remarkable statistical footnotes is that Errey had 25 goals without playing on the power play.