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The Penguins battled back from a 4-2 deficit to earn a point against Columbus, but it could be a warning sign. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing Saturday’s loss to Columbus in a shootout, and while they deserve credit for battling back, some concerning trends are potentially emerging for this Penguins team. They talk about how the effort needs to improve, the defensive zone coverage needs to bounce back, and more. Then, the Penguins will welcome the St. Louis Blues to PPG Paints Arena on Monday night, and it’s a chance for them to “get right”...

The Penguins earned a massive victory on Thursday night, beating the Florida Panthers 5-3! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing a hard-earned victory by the Penguins over the Florida Panthers. While it may not have been the prettiest of wins, the Penguins took some big punches, literally and figuratively, from the champs, and got up each time. They also talk about how Ben Kindel looks like he's NHL-ready and shouldn't be sent back to his junior team after another big-timer performance. (0:00) Then, the Penguins look to make it five wins in a row on Saturday when they welcome...

The Penguins will face their first true test of the season when they head to Florida to take on the defending champion Panthers. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the defending champion Panthers, who the Penguins will take on in Sunrise tonight. They run down the roster, and despite a slower start, the champions are still a very formidable foe. (0:00) Then, they turn their attention back to the Penguins, who they will need to lean on to get another unexpected victory, what the coaching staff will need to be ready for, and who could...

The Penguins got off to a slow start, but turned it into a blowout on Tuesday night! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping the Penguins' 5-1 mauling of the Vancouver Canucks, and how it’s become a bit of a trend in recent wins that the entire roster has factored into these victories. Then, they look at two big milestones reached on Tuesday night: Sidney Crosby becoming the franchise leader in overall points, and Kris Letang reaching 600 career assists. Even in a year of change, two of the Penguins’ franchise cornerstones remain remarkably consistent. Finally, it’s Wednesday, so tha...

The Penguins have a chance to get their first winning streak of the season when the Vancouver Canucks come to town! Hunter and Patrick begin the show getting you set for tonight’s game against the Canucks, and while they come to Pittsburgh pretty banged up, there are still plenty of playmakers that could give the Penguins fits, including their starting goaltender. Then, for Arturs Silovs, tonight’s game is a chance to get a little revenge on the team that traded him during the offseason. It’s also an opportunity for Silovs to start pulling away in the race f...

The Penguins are coming back from California with a winning record after a 3-0 shutout over the San Jose Sharks! Patrick and Hunter begin the Monday episode with a recap of the Penguins 3-0 shutout victory over the Sharks, giving them a winning record coming home from California. They discuss the play of Tristan Jarry, Sidney Crosby, and the second line continuing their hot start. (0:00) In the second segment, they discuss a Penguins prospect who was put on suspension after refusing an assignment to the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL. They then talk about the looming decision for what...

Despite a slow start on Thursday night, the Penguins battled back and earned a hard-fought 4-2 win over the Kings! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping a gutsy comeback win for the Penguins over the Kings. (1:40). While the Penguins fell into an early hole, they stuck to their guns and battled back to get a victory. Then, they'll finish their California road trip on Saturday night against a young San Jose team, who has a lot of young talent, despite still rebuilding (15:18). Finally, it's Friday, and they react to your hot takes, answer your questions, and provide an...

The Penguins continue their California swing tonight in Los Angeles against the Kings, and it's a chance to bounce back! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the notes from the morning skate in LA, where there will be some lineup changes, including rookie Ben Kindel getting his first healthy scratch as part of his development strategy. (0:00) Then, they take a look at the Los Angeles Kings, who have had a slow start to the year, with a 1-2-1 record to show for it. Part of the Kings' struggles has been thanks to some poor goaltending, and they...

The Penguins played pretty well on their first stop in California, except for the penalty kill. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the Penguins’ penalty kill troubles continued, even if the late penalty call on Wotherspoon wasn’t a popular one. Then, they discuss how some of the Penguins’ newcomers have been providing good early returns, as well as the plan for two of the young prospects. Finally, it’s Wednesday and that means it’s Warrior Helmet Wednesday! They give out their MVP of the week and it’s probably someone you would expect!

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The Penguins begin their California swing tonight in Anaheim, and it’s the start of a big test for two of their young prospects. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by discussing a young, exciting Anaheim team that comes into the season with some expectations (2:00). Who do you have to keep an eye on tonight, and who are the Penguin-killers in the lineup? (4:35) Then, it’s time to take a look at the Penguins' lineup after Monday’s practice (11:23). Could this be a big night for Harrison Brunicke, or was it just some practice fun? They also give their keys t...

The Penguins were handed their first loss of the season, and it wasn't a close one, either. Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping a 6-1 loss to the Penguins and what went wrong. It starts with the special teams. The Penguins were unable to get any power play goals, gave up a shorthanded goal, and a lot of the overpassing of the past returned, at least for one night. They also discuss not playing a full 60 minutes and other issues that came to light on Saturday night. (0:00) Meanwhile, down in the AHL and NCAA, some Penguins' prospects had...

The Penguins got another victory on Thursday night, beating the New York Islanders 4-3 in their home opener! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping another win for the Penguins, and it was thanks to another full, 60-minute effort against a surprisingly fast Islanders team. They dive into how the Penguins' special teams, effort, and big guns led the way to banking another two points. (0:00) Then, they focus on two players who look like they have found the Fountain of Youth: Evgeni Malkin and Erik Karlsson. Patrick and Hunter discuss how a new coach, a new system, and even...

The Penguins kick off their home schedule tonight against an old foe, the New York Islanders! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing some cryptic posts by the Penguins that could be teasing a new third jersey for this season. Then, they get into the Islanders' lineup, what the Penguins need to do to get a second straight victory, and a potential new addition to the lineup. Finally, they share their bold predictions for the 2025-26 season, including which players are expected to have big years, who will be traded, and more!

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The Penguins pulled off a dominant 3-0 win over the New York Rangers in the 2025-26 season opener! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by breaking down the Penguins' dominant performance in New York City. They talk about how Dan Muse's system stymied the Rangers in all three zones, played solid team defense, and were able to keep the Rangers from getting any offense going all night long. (0:00) Then, defenseman Harrison Brunicke and forward Ben Kindel made their NHL debuts in the season opener and did a lot of good to continue making their case to stay in the...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the regular season against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, and Hunter is here to preview the game. Patrick is sick, so it's Hunter today! Hunter starts the show by going over the lines that fans should expect to see before previewing the matchup against the Rangers. He also gives some keys to victory for the Penguins before ending the show with some pure NHL predictions for the 2025-26 season!

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The Penguins' youth movement is here as two young players made the initial 23-man roster! Patrick and Hunter begin the show with their surprise that both Benjamin Kindel and Harrison Brunicke have made the team out of training camp ahead of the season opener in New York. They then dive into expectations for both players, how they can stick in the NHL, and what they need to do to continue impressing. (0:00) Then, among some of the more surprising moves of the weekend, defenseman Ryan Graves was waived and sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They get into what a disaster Graves...

We've got one preseason game left against the Sabres, and it's the final shot for many of the Penguins' young players to make their mark! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by breaking down the Penguins' preseason finale roster, which will feature plenty of the young players who have had a strong camp. Will they make the team or is this just one last look for the management and coaching staff? (0:00) Then, the Penguins got some good news on Friday as Kevin Hayes and Rutger McGroarty were back on the ice in limited capacities. They also look at how...

The young guys are playing well, the cuts are coming, but the question is: who will make the Penguins’ 23-man roster? Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing another preseason victory for the Penguins, and how it was powered by the prospects and young players. Once again, first-round pick Ben Kindel showed that he might make a push to make the team (2:55), and offseason acquisition Matt Dumba turned in another strong performance. Then, they give their predictions for the opening night roster (13:26) and discuss which veterans will make it and which young guys might not. Finally, Hunter shares his ob...

Can the New York Islanders bounce back up the standings under new front office leadership? Are the Pittsburgh Penguins nearing the end of the Sidney Crosby / Evgeni Malkin / Kris Letang era? Do the Philadelphia Flyers have enough in support of young star Matvei Michkov? And will the young Columbus Blue Jackets take a step forward? In a special Locked On NHL Metro Division Hopefuls season preview, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Russ Cohen (Locked On Flyers), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) preview the upcoming NHL season for the Metro Division’s playoff ho...

We've got just two preseason games remaining before the regular season begins, so which prospects are making a case to be at MSG on opening night? Patrick and Hunter begin the show looking at the roster for tonight's preseason matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, and how the opening night roster is coming down to the wire with only a few spots remaining, and several prospects still making the case to stay in the NHL. (0:00) Then, it's time once again to talk about the goalies. While Joel Blomqvist's injury has sort of solidified who is going to play where, does...

The Penguins' front office has a big decision looming: should they hold onto two young prospects who still have junior eligibility or send them back? Hunter and Patrick begin the show talking about the rise of Benjamin Kindel, who was outstanding in Detroit on Monday. The question now is, what to do with him? While he may not be ready for full-time NHL action, does he deserve a nine-game tryout? (3:20). They discuss the pros and cons of each option before examining Filip Hallander (14:36) and determining whether he should be a lock for the roster. Finally, they discuss the Harrison...

The Penguins and their fans said goodbye to their favorite goalie, Marc-Andre Fleury, in a perfect way! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping what was a perfect send-off for Marc-Andre Fleury on Saturday night. They go over their favorite moments of the night, what Fleury means to the city, and so much more! (0:00) Then, with the Fleury goodbye in the rearview mirror, they take a look at both of the weekend's games and go over some standouts, including Ben Kindel, Avery Hayes, and Sergei Murashov. They also discuss how a rough outing from Tristan Jarry does not soothe...

Marc-Andre Fleury is officially back in Pittsburgh, and his farewell tour began with a day at Penguins practice! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping Fleury's appearance at Penguins practice on Friday afternoon, as well as his post-practice comments, how the team reacted to his return, and what they're expecting for his preseason appearance. (0:00) Next, they preview Saturday night's matchup against the Blue Jackets, which will be Fleury's farewell game. However, what if it doesn't go according to plan? The big boys on the Penguins' roster will have to show up to make sure Fleury gets the farewell he...

The Penguins lost their second preseason game, but that doesn't mean it was all negative. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the play of 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel (1:30), and how another strong outing could continue his time at training camp with the big club. They also break down the play of newly-acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs (7:17), who had an up-and-down game. Along with Kindel, a couple of other prospects had worthwhile performances on Wednesday night. Finally, the Penguins have only made two cuts so far (22:00), and the reason could be so that the young players can see the kind...

The Penguins held a very intense training camp scrimmage on Wednesday morning, and one defenseman stood out above the rest! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' very intense, 50-minute training camp intrasquad scrimmage that saw plenty of action and speed. They also discuss how, aside from netting three goals, Kris Letang showed a lot of jump and was one of the best players on the ice. Does this mean he's ready for a bounce-back season, or is this just a player looking good in camp? (0:00) Then, they take a look at the goaltending situation, but more...

The Penguins may have lost 2-1 in the shootout to Montreal in their preseason opener, but the young guns showed a lot of promise. Despite the Penguins dropping their first game of the preseason, Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing two of the Penguins' top prospects, Harrison Brunicke and Tristan Broz, both of whom turned in solid performances to start the preseason. The question now is, how much of it is real, and can they continue to capitalize on the momentum? (0:00) Next, the word being used to describe new head coach Dan Muse is "prepared," and that is...

The Penguins are headed to Quebec to play their first preseason game of the year against the Montreal Canadiens! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by looking at the Penguins' preseason opening roster, who they'll be watching, and who needs to have a strong debut as camp continues. (0:00)Then, they take a look at the other bench and run down who will suit for the Habs. Who should Dan Muse and company have an eye on, and who will present a challenge for the Penguins' roster tonight? (13:18) Finally, the Penguins were back to work on Saturday at the Lemieux...

The Penguins were back at it today, and as expected, Sidney Crosby looked top-notch, and Evgeni Malkin had a lot to say. Hunter and Patrick begin the Friday edition of Locked On Penguins, discussing Evgeni Malkin's comments about his future with the team and in the league. Could Geno be traded? While unlikely, his comments do leave the door slightly open. Then, they remember the late Ray Shero, who is being honored with the 2025 Lester Patrick Trophy for his dedication to hockey in the United States. Hunter was once again at training camp. He gives his day two observations...

Penguins training camp has officially begun, and there were plenty of takeaways from the first day of on-ice practice! Patrick and Hunter begin their training camp journey with the Penguins on this episode, and it begins at the beginning: with a Kyle Dubas press conference where he pushed back on Sidney Crosby's agent Pat Brisson's comments, gave updates on his rebuilding plans, and more! Then, they dive into the on-ice sessions where second-year forward Villie Koivunen had a big day, Dan Muse ran an intense practice, as well as other standouts. Finally, a lot of the Penguins' veterans seem...

Penguins training camp is nearly upon us, and now we know the 69 players who will be there on the first day! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the full 69-player roster that will attend day one of the Penguins' training camp, who they're watching, and some injury updates for some of the players on the roster. Then, the Penguins signed four PTOs ahead of training camp, and they looked at one in particular, Robby Fabbri, who they believe could be a potential fit with the NHL club. Finally, with less than 24 hours to go until camp begins, they...

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and star forward Sidney Crosby love to yap and they sure did on Monday. Hunter and Patrick start the show by discussing some of Dubas's comments to Jeff Marek on The Sheet, which was a great interview. After that, they dive into more of Sidney Crosby's comments to the media, and why he loves Pittsburgh so much. They also discuss his comments about tanking and why nobody should be surprised by what he said. After that, they dive into some of the big storylines heading into training camp since it is set to...

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospects had themselves a solid weekend, earning a three-peat at the prospects challenge! Hunter and Patrick begin the show with the two biggest standouts from the Penguins' performance at the prospects challenge: Avery Hayes and Tristan Broz. They break down their play, what it means, and where it puts them in the Penguins’ pipeline. Then, they dive into a couple of more players who looked good at the camp, including a feisty defenseman in Quinn Beauchesne, and a few others. Finally, Sidney Crosby spoke out at season ticket delivery on Monday, giving a pretty heated rebuke to h...

Marc-Andre Fleury is coming back to the Pittsburgh Penguins for one final game! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the biggest news of the week for the Penguins, and that is legendary goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has signed a professional tryout contract with the team, but it's more of a two-day deal. The Penguins' 2003 first-overall pick and three-time champion will practice with the team during a training camp session and then appear in the September 27 preseason game, finishing his career where it all began. Speaking of training camp, the Penguins officially announced training camp dates, and it begins next...

A cryptic post by the Penguins’ social media accounts and some posts from Allan Walsh has Pittsburgh wondering…what’s up with Marc-Andre Fleury? Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the pre-tournament lineup for the Penguins’ prospects at the UPMC Lemieux Complex on Thursday, what they want to see from these players, and how you can watch them this weekend. Then, the man who helped the Penguins become champions, Michel Therrien announced his retirement from coaching. They remember his legendary rant, what he taught the team, and his place in Penguins’ history. Finally, the Penguins put out a post with...

On Wednesday, the Penguins released their roster for the annual prospects challenge in Buffalo! Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the Penguins' prospect challenge roster that will head to Buffalo this weekend! They dive into who they're excited to see, who has expectations going into the tournament, and what the expectations are as they play three games. Then, they continue the summer catch-up series by discussing the Penguins' new coaching staff. With Dan Muse at the helm, and a good mix of new and old on the staff, it's a well-balanced coaching staff that could both help...

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, spoke to The Athletic on Tuesday about all of the trade rumors and his future with the team. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing Brisson’s comments about the trade rumors surrounding Crosby and why he understands why they’re so loud. Does this mean that Crosby and Brisson are pushing the Penguins to speed up the rebuild, or are they laying the groundwork for an eventual trade? Then, they continue the summer catch-up series by taking a look back at the 13 picks the Penguins made at the NHL Draft. Which...

Welcome to season seven of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, and today, with training camp on the horizon, we're catching you up on all things offseason! Patrick and Hunter are back to daily Monday through Friday episodes, and this week, we're getting you ready for training camp with a summer catch-up series beginning with offseason transactions. To begin the show, we discuss the signings of two forwards, Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau. Are these players just trade deadline fodder or are they future contributors to the Penguins? Then, with the Penguins needing serious help on the blue line, President...

It's the last episode of the offseason before we jump into training camp and the preseason, so let's talk prospects! Hunter and Patrick begin Fan Take Friday discussing which prospects they're most excited for this year, excluding some of the most obvious ones we'll see in the NHL. They discuss Bill Zonnon, Tanner Howe, and more! Then, with the hype behind Gavin McKenna and the 2026 NHL Draft, if the Penguins don't get McKenna, who would be a good consolation prize? Finally, they talk about everyone's favorite former NHL broadcaster, Pierre McGuire, thanks to a very entertaining question.

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A potential agreement between the NHL and the junior leagues this coming season could be a big break for one of the Penguins' top prospects! Patrick and Hunter take today's episode to talk about a lot of CBA changes that are being implemented this season. They begin the show discussing a reported deal between the NHL and the junior leagues that is in the works, which would allow teams to loan one 19-year-old to the American Hockey League. For the Penguins, this could mean getting Harrison Brunicke out of juniors and into the professional game full-time, but would that...

Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Penguins could be trading for the contract of a legendary goalie, but does it make sense? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the rumors that the Penguins are interested in trading for the final year of Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price's contract. They talk about whether it makes sense for the Penguins to trade for a $10.5 million deal that they would immediately place on LTIR, what the Habs would have to include, and if they're even the leading candidate to make the trade. Then, outdoor hockey is coming back to Pennsylvania...

Today, we finish our Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with the five best players of the last 25 years! Hunter and Patrick take the first two segments to finish the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s to discuss the best players of the last 25 years. They discuss how coming out of retirement, Mario Lemieux didn’t miss a beat, Marc-Andre Fleury was the first piece of this golden age of Penguins hockey, how Kris Letang has made his mark as the best defenseman in franchise history, and of course, how Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby have made th...

For the first time since 2013, the Penguins Hall of Fame is back, and over the next three years, 10 new members will be inducted! Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the news that the Penguins will be bringing back the team hall of fame, and players such as Tom Barrasso, Ron Francis, Scotty Bowman, and Jaromir Jagr will all be inducted and honored over the next three years. Then, the NHL's national TV schedule was released on Wednesday, and the Penguins remain a big-time draw for national audiences. The Penguins will play 16 games on national TV this year, and...

While the Penguins aren’t expected to be good this season, they could at least be the fun kind of bad? Hunter and Patrick start the show by taking a look at the potential forward group for this upcoming season and how the Penguins could be the fun kind of bad - losing but scoring a lot of goals in the process. Then, they take a look at the organizational depth in net and what they expect to happen between Arturs Silovs, Joel Blomqvist, and Sergei Murashov over the next couple of years. Finally, The Athletic released its front of...

Since the year 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won three Stanley Cup championships, and we're naming some players who helped them win those titles! Patrick and Hunter continue the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s on today's episode, and this edition features six players who helped the Penguins win three Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017. They remember the veteran leadership provided by Billy Guerin and Sergei Gonchar in 2009, Max Talbot's heroics in game seven in 2009, Matt Murray's generational run in 2016 and 2017, Jake Guentzel's introduction to the hockey world, and of course, the K in the HBK Line, Phil Kessel! Finally...

As the saga of the Penguins’ ownership continues, another name has emerged as a potential buyer of the team. Hunter and Patrick dive into the reports that the Hoffmann Family has been linked to the team as a possible buyer from Fenway Sports Group. They look at the reported cost, what the Hoffmann Family owns, including the ECHL’s Florida Everglades, and what it could mean for the team’s future. Then, Penguins’ forward Bryan Rust has been extended an invite to Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp, but does he have a shot at making the roster? Finally, to close o...

The Penguins have a lot of question marks heading into the 2025-26 season, including several players who could have big years or regressive years. Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about some of the Penguins' boom or bust candidates for the upcoming season. They begin with goaltender Tristan Jarry; can he have a bounce-back year after a strong finish, or is he the goalie we all think that he is? They also look at defenseman Ryan Graves and whether or not a new coaching staff can bring him some kind of success, and two of the rookies who...

We’re continuing the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s today, and we’re remembering five players who gave us the best memories of the last 25 years! Hunter and Patrick start the show off talking about two massive moments from the last 25 years, including Bryan Rust’s game seven heroics and Jordan Staal’s MASSIVE shorthanded goal in 2009. Then they remember Nick Bonino ending the Caps’ season, Chris Kunitz sending the Penguins back to the finals, and Patric Hornqvist winning the Stanley Cup! Finally, it’s Frida,y and that means another round of Fan Take Friday!

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Locked On NHL is putting together its Top 100 NHL Players going into 2025-26, so we're doing our Top 5 Penguins in 2025-26! Patrick and Hunter begin the show with the obvious: the number one Penguins going into 2025-26 is captain Sidney Crosby. They also discuss who rounds out the rest of the top five, including Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, or even Kris Letang. To close out the show, they take a look back at the career of Chad Ruhwedel, who announced his retirement earlier this week. 

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The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t expectations heading into the 2025-26 season. Hunter and Patrick take a look at the Penguins’ roster and how there is still potential there for them to be better than expected. After that, they discuss several players who will have something to prove this season including Philip Tomasino, Matt Dumba, Evegni Malkin, and others. Finally, the Champions Hockey League in Europe is making big changes to 3-on-3 OT and that means it’s time to imagine some rule changes we would want to see the...

The Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s continues today, and we’re gonna remember some of our favorites! Patrick and Hunter continue their Top 25 of the 2000s, and today’s edition is remembering some dudes that we just like who played for the team in the past 25 years. They go over Martin Straka’s amazing few seasons, how Mark Recchi helped Sidney Crosby learn to be a professional, the speed of Carl Hagelin, and more! Then, to close out the show, it’s another Fan Take Friday, Patrick and Hunter answer your questions and react to your hot takes, i...

It’s a holiday in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby’s birthday! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing what the expectations are for captain Sidney Crosby as he prepares for his 20th season and his age-38 season. Then, to celebrate the greatness of the captain, they dive into some of their favorite memories, moments, and milestones for Crosby. They include the Golden Goal, memorable playoff goals, Stanley Cup game-winners, and when he solidified himself as a top-five all-time player. 

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Sidney Crosby will represent Team Canada on the world's stage once again in 2026, but is this it for Captain Canada? Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the Team Canada Olympic Orientation Camp list, which obviously includes Penguins' Captain Sidney Crosby, but is this it for the captain on the biggest stage? They also talk about how this is a period in his career where it's no longer about the accolades and about leaving the game better than when he entered it. Then, the Toronto Maple Leafs settled their arbitration with forward Nick Robertson, but could he still...

We continue the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with an interesting wrinkle: Remembering guys who played here but not for very long! Hunter and Patrick begin the show continuing their Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with some players who didn’t spend a lot of time with the Penguins, but certainly made an impact. They discuss players like Patrick Marleau, Gary Roberts, Douglass Murray, and more! Finally, it’s Fan Take Friday and it’s the Evgeni Malkin edition! They discuss some of their favorite Malkin moments, his place in history, and everything else!

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Twenty years ago on this date, the Penguins' fortunes changed forever when they drafted Sidney Patrick Crosby. Patrick and Hunter begin the show looking back on the fateful day that was July 30, 2005, when the Penguins selected Sidney Crosby with the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and changed their fortune for the better. They look back at all his achievements, what he's done for the sport, the franchise, and so much more. Then, Harrison Brunicke is expected to get top-pairing minutes with Team Canada during the World Junior Summer Showcase, a big show of faith in the...

Multiple Penguins prospects are in Minnesota this week as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase! Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing how prospects Benjamin Kindel, Harrison Brunicke, Will Horcoff, and Mac Swanson, along with Melvin Fernstrom, are faring at the WJC Summer Showcase. They also talk about how, while you don’t want to overreact to their performances, you do want to see how they play with elite talents. Speaking of prospects, an often forgotten one in the Penguins’ system is Cruz Lucius. Patrick dives into how he could be an under-the-radar difference maker in the next few...

We're debuting a new series on Locked On Penguins: The Top 25 of the 2000s, and we start with some honorable mentions! Patrick and Hunter begin their new summer series, Locked On Penguins: Top 25 of the 2000s, and they're putting their own unique twist on the series! They start with a potentially controversial one: Jaromir Jagr. While Jagr is undoubtedly one of the four best players in team history and one of the all-time greats, he only played one season for the Penguins in the 2000s. They talk about his career, his relationship to Pittsburgh, and how time can heal...

He only played two games before getting hurt, but the Penguins could have a diamond in the rough when it comes to forward Tommy Novak! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the potential of Penguins forward Tommy Novak and how he could be a key piece for the team moving forward. Then, two of the Penguins' newcomers introduced themselves this week: Connor Clifton and Anthony Mantha. They first talk about how Mantha could be poised for a bounce-back season and provide value at the trade deadline. Finally, with Clifton, it’ll be an uphill battle for him to ma...

Kyle Dubas made an appearance on The PDOcast to talk about his management style, his view of the league, and the Penguins' rebuild. Patrick and Hunter analyze Dubas's comments on the show and how we can take what he said and use it to find some clues about where the Penguins are heading. They also discuss where the Penguins' rebuild currently is, how certain offseason moves by other teams might have forced Dubas to change course, and more about the Penguins' 2025 draft picks. Finally, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are always a reason to watch the Penguins...

It's another edition of Fan Take Friday and we dive into your takes and questions about trades, this upcoming season, and everything in between! Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing the possibility of the Penguins calling the Columbus Blue Jackets for former first-round pick Yegor Chinakhov, and if he is a realistic target for the rebuild. They also discuss ideas for future All-Star Games, give a brief fan guide for those heading to their first game, discuss Evgeni Malkin, and so much more later in the episode!

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The Penguins dropped their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday! Patrick and Hunter take the first two segments of the show to discuss the Penguins' regular season schedule for this upcoming season. They go through some of the more interesting aspects of the schedule, including which months they think the Penguins could make some noise, weird scheduling quirks, games they're looking forward to, and more! They also discuss the Penguins' social media team dropping an elite schedule reveal video, parodying the popular HBO Max show "The Pitt." Finally, to close out the show, they discuss the surprising news that...

The Penguins made some news over the weekend, trading for goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks, and The Athletic’s Josh Yohe joins to break it all down! Hunter, Patrick, and Josh start the show discussing the trade made over the weekend, where Silovs will fit on the roster, and what it means for the future of the Penguins’ goaltending situation. Then, the Penguins are heading to Madison Square Garden for the season opener, where they’ll meet their former head coach. They discuss Sullivan’s tenure as head coach as well as what led to his dismissal in Pitts...

It's another edition of Fan Take Friday, and we dive into a question that has us wondering...should the Penguins have started rebuilding earlier? Patrick and Hunter begin this all Fan Take Friday edition of Locked On Penguins with a simple question: Should the Penguins have started this rebuild-retool after losing to the Canadiens in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs? They discuss if it would have made sense, who they could've moved, who they could've kept, and if they trusted former GM Jim Rutherford to execute the plan. Then, they take more of your questions and takes about where some...

We have a trade to announce! The Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars! Hunter and Patrick discuss the breaking news that the Penguins traded for Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok. They break down the trade, what it means for the rebuild, and what the expectations are for Dumba on an expiring deal. Then, with news that the decentralized draft could be here to stay, they dive into why it’s probably a bad idea and why the NHL should just bring back the old format. Finally, with speculation that th...

Evgeni Malkin might be slowing down, but that doesn't mean he's cooked. There is a way to get some of the Malkin magic back! Patrick and Hunter start the Wednesday edition of the show discussing the Penguins signing first-round pick Ben Kindel to a three-year entry-level contract. They discuss what the contract entails, what it means for next season, and how it will impact his development. Then, despite there being interest in college prospect Issac Howard, the Penguins ultimately were unable to trade for him, after the Lightning sent him to Edmonton. They dive into how the price was...

The presumptive first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft is heading to college, which could put him in the Penguins’ sights. Hunter and Patrick began the show, giving their final thoughts on development camp, which came to a close on Monday afternoon. They discuss the play of some of the Penguins’ 2025 picks, including Will Horcoff. Then, Gavin McKenna is headed to college! The presumptive first overall pick will be playing the 2025-26 season at Penn State, and while it’s no guarantee the Penguins could get him, it certainly puts him in their sights. Finally, Jack McBain re-signed in Utah...

There's one day left in Penguins' Development Camp, and we've got everything you need to know about what's been happening in Cranberry! Patrick and Hunter start the show giving their thoughts on the first few days of Development Camp and how while you shouldn't overeact to what you see, there is still plenty to be encouraged about from the Penguins' young players. Then, they have a discussion about Harrison Brunicke. After dazzling last year in training camp and nearly making the team, the Penguins now find themselves in a difficult position; Brunicke is likely too good to go back...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up!

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Development camp is here, and Locked On Penguins got a front row seat to the action! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing day one of development camp and Hunter’s takeaways from the opening sessions. They talk about how defensive prospects Harrison Brunicke and Finn Harding had a strong start, as well as how the 13 draft picks from the 2025 draft fared on their first day. Then, with most of the big UFAs off the board, this is probably one of the best times for Kyle Dubas to make a move. Who could he trade and where? Finally, with th...

Kyle Dubas kept it mostly quiet on July 1, but was a busy businessman on July 2. The Penguins made a flurry of signings on day two of free agency, and Patrick and Hunter give you all the latest on the team's day two signings. They begin with the biggest of them all, which is forward Anthony Mantha, another reclamation project and likely to be trade deadline fodder for the Penguins' rebuilding efforts. They also dive into a couple of the depth pieces the team signed to low-money, short-term deals. Now, with several signings made, multiple prospects looking to take the...

The Penguins weren’t very active on July 1, but they did send one of their goaltenders out west! Hunter and Patrick begin the show talking about the Alex Nedeljkovic trade to San Jose and how this is right in line with their desire to get younger. The trade will now open up room for goaltenders such as Joel Blomqvist and Sergei Murashov to take the next steps in their development. Despite being mostly quiet on the opening of free agency, Kyle Dubas did make a couple of re-signings and signings, including Conor Dewer and Philip Tomasino. They dive into th...

The Penguins made 13 picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, including three in the first round, and we're breaking them down! Patrick and Hunter break down a crazy weekend for the Penguins that included three first-round picks, 13 total picks, and multiple trades! They talk about the decision to take Ben Kindel 11th overall, why they traded down in the first round, and look at who is closest to becoming an NHL contributor out of their three first-round picks. Then, they discuss the rest of the draft, where the Penguins made 10 picks in rounds two through seven, as well as who they...

The first round of the NHL Draft is tonight, so what will qualify as a successful first round for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins? The waiting is over with the NHL Draft set for this weekend in Los Angeles, and Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday show talking about their hopes for the first round and the two picks that the Penguins will have at 11th and 12th overall. Then, it was announced on Friday that there will be labor peace in the NHL until 2030. They touch on a few points from the newly-agreed-upon CBA, including season length, contract...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame!

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have been deemed the team to watch at the 2025 NHL Draft, so is a big move on the horizon? Hunter rounds out his 2025 NHL Draft endorsement list for the Penguins and begins the show discussing Arizona State's Cullen Potter. He gives his scouting report on him before Pat chimes in with his thoughts. They then move to Ben Kindel, a very smart player with a lot of offensive upside. Finally, there have been more reports connecting the Penguins to moving up in the draft. Will this happen, or is this just a smokescreen?

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Now that the Penguins have back-to-back picks in the first round, who should their two selections be? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing a massive defenseman in Radim Mrkta, who could be a solution on the Penguins' blue line and will likely be available at 11th or 12th. The 6'6" blueliner might not be the flashiest prospect, but he does a lot of things right and could be a steady presence for the Pens long-term. Then, they shift the focus to forward, where another rat-style player who plays physical, goes to the net, and could be an asset...

The Penguins, as of now, will have back-to-back draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, officially getting the Rangers’ first-round pick. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the latest on trade rumors surrounding Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. The situation for the Penguins with these two forwards is unique as the Penguins hold most of the leverage, so when and should they trade them? Then, the New York Rangers made it official on Tuesday morning, announcing they have informed the Penguins and the league that they will give the Penguins the 12th overall pick in this year’s draft. Fina...

We've made it to NHL Draft week, and the Penguins have a lot of decisions to make! Patrick and Hunter start the show giving you all the information you need to know about the 2025 NHL Draft, including when it will be live, where it will be, and how many picks the Penguins have as of Monday morning. They also discuss how this will be the first time the NHL holds a "decentralized" draft and whether or not that's a good idea. Then, it's time to dive deeper into Hunter's draft board, starting with center Jake O'Brien, who had a...

New Penguins head coach Dan Muse has his coaching staff for next season, and it’s mostly pretty good! Hunter and Patrick start the show breaking down the full coaching staff for the 2025-26 season, which officially includes Nick Bonino, Todd Nelson, Rich Clune, and retains goaltending coach Andy Chiodo. Speaking of Chiodo, they take the middle segment of the show to discuss whether or not the Penguins should have moved on from the goalie coach or if the team has just been a victim of poor goaltending and poor defense. Finally, it’s Fan Take Friday once again, and...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements!

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Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas said the team could look at trading for and signing RFAs, and a pretty promising one could be available. Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the possibility of the Penguins going after Dallas Stars' forward Mavrik Bourque, who could be available via trade after Dallas re-signed Matt Duchene. Bourque seems to fit exactly the type of player Dubas and the Penguins have been targeting: young, affordable, and with a lot of upside. Then, we get the first two installments of Hunter's Penguins Draft Board. They first talk about maybe their favorite...

Newly-hired Penguins' Head Coach Dan Muse has one of his first assistants, and it's the B from the legendary HBK Line! Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the return of Penguins legend Nick Bonino, but not as a player. It was confirmed by the man himself that he is hanging up the skates and picking up the clipboard, joining Dan Muse's staff for this upcoming season. They dive into their thoughts about the hire, what he brings to the organization, and if it can work. Then, with the Penguins needing all the help they can get on...

The NHL and IIHF announced the first six players for the countries headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada. Hunter and Patrick begin the Tuesday edition of Locked On Penguins, talking about how it's no surprise that Crosby was one of the first six players named and how this might be his final Olympic Games as a player. Then, they look at the rest of the first six rosters and how this can be one of the best Olympic hockey tournaments of all time. Finally, they preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup...

Last summer, the Penguins surprised everyone by acquiring Ruter McGroarty; this summer, they have a chance to do something similar. Patrick and Hunter begin the Monday edition by discussing why the Pengins should be interested in Tampa Bay prospect, and Hobey Baker winner, Isaac Howard. They get into what it would cost, how Howard would fit into the Penguins' system, and why he is exactly the type of young player that they need. Then, over the weekend, the Penguins announced they had signed 19-year-old Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year, entry-level deal and re-signed forward Boko Imama. This leads to...

Fan Take Friday is back and that means it is time to react to your hot takes! Hunter and Patrick react to your hot takes and answer your questions, including who will be traded this offseason, where the Penguins will pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and talk about how a former franchise great could come back as a coach one day. Finally, they end the show with their reactions to what was an instant classic in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas!

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Conflicting reports about interested parties, what's for sale, and who could be interested in buying the Penguins continue to develop. Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the latest in the saga surrounding Fenway Sports Group, the Penguins, the Lemieux Group, and what's actually going on with the franchise. They dive into reports from both national and local writers about where the Penguins currently stand when it comes to ownership. Then, June 12 is a special day in Penguins' history - the Penguins won two of their five championships on this date, and they look back on the 2009 and 2016 Stanley...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a new coach in Dan Muse and he introduced himself to the media on Wednesday. Hunter and Patrick give their takeaways from his introductory press conference and how he continues to impress, but the actions have to meet the words. Then, a bombshell report from Pierre LeBrun states that Mario Lemieux and his ownership group are potentially exploring re-acquiring the team from Fenway Sports Group. They break down what it would mean for the Penguins and whether or not it's a good thing. Finally, they celebrate June 11th since the Penguins went back-to-back on this...

Kyle Dubas has his sights set on a big-time power forward in the NHL Draft, but he's a top five prospect. How can the Penguins get him? Hunter and Patrick discuss that possibility (even though it's low) to start Tuesday's episode. They discuss the interest that Dubas has in Martone even though he may be out of reach. The two discuss whether Dubas can find a trade partner for him if he starts sliding in the draft. After that, Hunter and Pat continue their season in review series with Phillip Tomasino. What's his ceiling for next season? Can he...

Kyle Dubas reinforced his desire to trade for and sign young RFAs this summer that could be part of the Penguins’ long-term future, so who could they be? Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing Dubas’s comments to a couple of reporters as well as which players he might have been referring to that could be available this offseason. Then, they revisit the idea of trading for Vegas defenseman Nicholas Hague because some of the numbers could be a warning sign. Finally, with two games in the books, the Stanley Cup Final has been one for the ages so f...

With Dan Muse hired, now it's time to discuss what would qualify as a successful run as the next Pittsburgh Penguins head coach. Patrick and Hunter close out the week talking about what Dan Muse will have to do during his time as the Penguins' head coach in order to call it a success. A lot of it will be contingent upon making sure the young players go from prospects to regular NHL contributors, as well as keeping the veterans happy. Then, with three weeks to go until the 2025 NHL Draft, they begin discussing some players they think the...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents!

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Now that the Penguins have their head coach, who will be joining him on the bench next season? Patrick and Hunter begin the episode talking about how Mike Sullivan has taken two coaches with him to New York, leaving Dan Muse with an empty bench. They discuss how it was probably time for a full reset, as well as who could be candidates to join Muse's staff next year. Then, reports came out on Wednesday that Penguins' prospect Vasily Ponomarev had his rights traded in the KHL. While it may seem like that means he's bound for a return...

The wait has come to an end - the Penguins have hired Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in franchise history. Patrick and Hunter begin the show answering the question that many Penguins fans have on their minds today: "Who is Dan Muse?" They talk about his experience, his background, and his track record developing young players, specifically with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Then, they dive into what this hire means for the franchise, the rebuild, and the future. Finally, the Stanley Cup Final begins tonight, and they give their preview and...

The Penguins have quite a few needs this offseason, chief among them is defense, and there's a Western Conference team that could help. Patrick and Hunter open the show by talking about defensemen, who the Penguins could or should have an interest in this off-season to upgrade their blue line. First, they talk about Nicholas Hague, who is reportedly on the trade block in Vegas and would be a good fit for both the present and the future. Then they discuss a couple of names, including Ryan Lindgren and K'Andre Miller, and whether or not they're worth a phone...

Kyle Dubas's self-imposed June 1 deadline to hire a coach has come and gone without a hire, now the pressure is on. Patrick and Hunter begin this episode discussing how, with the deadline to hire a coach behind us, it becomes even more of a consequential hire. Dubas now has to absolutely get this right, considering his plan to transition this team into its next era. After that, they talk about Russian forward Mikhail Ilyin signing his entry-level contract and how this could be another late-round gem for the Penguins. Finally, the season in review series continues as they look...

For the first time since 2008-2009, we've got a repeat Stanley Cup Final, so let's remember when the Penguins and Red Wings put on an epic two years! Patrick begins the episode talking about how, for the first time since 2008-2009, we've got a Stanley Cup Final rematch. He draws on the parallels between the 2009 Penguins and Red Wings and the 2025 Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Then, some reports have come out that DJ Smith is still in the mix for the Penguins' head coaching job. He dives into how this would be a misguided hire, but how Smith...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennett in the postseason!

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Bryan Rust's no-trade clause expires on July 1, so should the Penguins explore a trade? Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing a potential Bryan Rust trade and whether or not it's worth it for the franchise. They talk about how, while he may be a fan and locker room favorite, a trade could bring them a windfall, but would that help the retooling? Then, they take a look at the small sample size from defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and what they need to see from him next season. Finally, it was announced on Thursday that Sidney Crosby will be one...

We've talked a lot about the Penguins being in transition, rebuilding, retooling, whatever, but what does success actually look like? Patrick opens the show discussing what the timeline could and should look like for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins to get out of this transitional period and back into not just the playoff picture, but Stanley Cup contention. Then, while pending UFA Mitch Marner hasn't been directly linked to the Penguins, it's pretty easy to see a connection between the two. However, despite the previous relationships and Marner's talents, the Penguins would be wise to say thanks, but no...

As the Penguins continue with an eye toward the future, they're reportedly looking into a pretty talented Russian free agent. Patrick and Hunter discuss the reports that the Penguins are in the running to sign KHL star Maxim Shabonov. They dive into his numbers, his tape, and why the Penguins might actually be a desirable location for the KHL forward. Then, they bring you the latest on the Penguins' coaching search, including how one candidate stands out above the rest. Finally, with the conference finals winding down, they give their thoughts on the two series so far. 

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