‘Barrasso never lived up to the same standards in his next three seasons in Buffalo and by Nov. of 1988 he was dealt to the Penguins in a blockbuster trade. Rejuvenated by the transaction, Barrasso helped lead the Penguins to their first playoff appearance in seven years that spring.’
Double Team: Before winning with Penguins, Tom Barrasso starred for Sabres
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review