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Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

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Locked On Penguins podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Hunter Hodies, a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s The Spun, and Patrick Damp, a former player, digital producer at KDKA-TV News, and author of the Penguins Perspectives column on KDKA.com, the Locked On Penguins podcast provides your daily Penguins fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pens franchise and their five Stanley Cups. Locked On Penguins takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Penguins locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Penguins podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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Should the Penguins extend Marcus Pettersson this summer?

April 23, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some important restricted free agents this summer and Hunter and Pat are here to give their thoughts on which ones to bring back. They start with PO Joseph after he had a great end to the season. Does that warrant a roster spot heading into next season? Where would he fit if he were to come back? They then analyze Emil Bemstrom's season and if he showed management enough to warrant coming back for another season. After that, they dive into other free agents, such...

What do the Penguins need this offseason?

April 22, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

The offseason is officially upon us and in this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss what Kyle Dubas and the front office need to focus on to get this team back into the playoffs, whether it's depth scoring, top-line talent, or defense. They also dive into what a potential Sidney Crosby extension looks like for the captain this summer. Next, the Penguins' AHL and ECHL affiliates are in the playoffs and the boys take a look at what they're up against as they chase the Calder Cup and Kelly Cup,...

Kyle Dubas gives us his thoughts on this Penguins season

April 19, 2024 21:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Kyle Dubas spoke to the media on Friday and Hunter and Pat are here to give their main takeaways from the presser. They first start with what Dubas said about the coaching staff and whether there will be changes to it for next season. They then move to Ryan Graves and how Dubas sent him a strong message during the presser. If he comes back and stinks it up again, will they be ready to move on? They then hope for the best when it comes to Kris Letang since it was revealed he was hurt and then...

The Penguins season comes to an end with yet another blown lead

April 18, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins played their final game of the year on Wednesday night and it was a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders. Hunter and Pat start the show by recapping the game and give their positives and negatives. They look at how it was actually a fairly fun game between the two teams while shouting out the second line for how good it was again. They also discuss Jeff Carter's emotional night and reminisce on his great career, even though he lost a step throughout the last year or two...

The Penguins are officially eliminated from playoff contention

April 17, 2024 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

It's officially official: The Pittsburgh Penguins will not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight season. Patrick and Hunter discuss how the Penguins did not get any help on Tuesday night from the Capitals and Red Wings, spelling the end of their season. They talk about how they got here and how they couldn't overcome a bad start and middle of the season. Next, they preview tonight's meaningless game against the Islanders, and finally, it's the final Warrior Helmet Wednesday ...

The Penguins are still alive but need more help!

April 16, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins did their job on Monday night with a dominant victory over the Nashville Predators, but didn't get any help from the teams they're in the playoff race with. In this episode, Hunter and Pat discuss what needs to happen for the Penguins if they want to make the playoffs on Wednesday and have that game matter. Yes Penguins fans, you have to root for the Flyers tonight. After that, they recap the win against the Predators and how Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson both had g...

Penguins will need some help with a win tonight against the Preds

April 15, 2024 17:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost their chance to control their own destiny on Saturday and they'll now need to win out, plus get some help if they want to make the playoffs. They discuss the standings as they stand right now and who Penguins fans will have to be rooting for outside of the Penguins tonight. They also discuss how this game against the Predators is a must-win if they want to keep their season going. After that, they recap Saturday's loss to the Bruins and how the Penguins got let d...

Penguins move into playoff position after a WILD win over Detroit

April 12, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in a playoff spot after their crazy 6-5 win over the Detroit Red Wings and Hunter and Pat are here to discuss it all. They start by going over how this game summarized the entire season as a whole before diving into Erik Karlsson's crazy game. They look at how he had some great plays, followed by boneheaded mistakes, and then followed by the OT winner. They also look at how Kris Letang needs to be better after some brutal giveaways in this game before they ma...

The Penguins and Red Wings meet with playoff implications on the line

April 11, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

The Penguins are about to play their biggest game against the Red Wings since June 2009. On this episode, Patrick and Hunter preview the game, what the Penguins need to do to get two points, and what it means for their playoff fate. Meanwhile, there will be three other games happening tonight that will also play a factor in if the Pens can continue their push to the postseason. Patrick and Hunter talk about those games and make sure you're ready for this wild ride. Support Us By Supporting ...

The Penguins still mostly control their own postseason fate after Tuesday's games

April 10, 2024 21:15 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

The playoff race continues to get crazier but have no fear, Hunter and Pat are here to discuss the latest standings and what the Penguins need to do to make the playoffs. They look at some of the help that the Penguins got and how massive that game is against the Red Wings. Is this for their season? There's a good chance of it since this could be a four-point swing. They also look at the chances of the Caps winning their final four games and how some teams could be looking to play spoiler. A...

Penguins pick up a massive point on Monday night, despite OT loss

April 09, 2024 17:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a massive point against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night and Hunter and Pat are here to discuss it. They analyze how the Penguins played a very fine game against the Leafs and how they may have deserved a better fate. They look at the way they started and how the Malkin line was on fire throughout this game. They then dive into Mike Sullivan's error in overtime with starting Lars Eller over Evgeni Malkin. They also discuss the power play and how it got the ...

The Penguins find themselves in the thick of the playoff race!

April 08, 2024 16:40 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins were in a playoff spot for a day before falling out of one on Sunday afternoon. Still, they're in a playoff race and that's where they start the episode with recapping their crazy win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss how the core still showed that they have some left in the tank and analyze how they carried them to this win before looking at the continued excellence of Alex Nedeljkovic. They discuss how he continues to give them a spark and why he's the No. ...

Penguins get their biggest win yet, and are getting closer to an unthinkable playoff berth

April 05, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their hot streak with a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night and Hunter and Pat continue to be dumbfounded by this team. They dive into how the Penguins delivered a masterful playoff-like performance against the Capitals and how they defended their tails off. They look at how the Penguins slowed it down a little bit and how it paid massive dividends overall. They also shout out Ryan Shea and PO Joseph for their contributions and for how wel...

Penguins and Capitals set for one of their biggest showdowns!

April 04, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals are set to play another huge game on Thursday night with plenty of playoff implications and Hunter and Pat are here to set the stage for it. They go into how the Caps have looked as of late and how they're going to be fired up with the return of Tom Wilson. They also look at how the Penguins can strike back after two straight losses to them and who needs to step up for it to happen. They then discuss the goaltending situation and who they'd...

Penguins have our attention after furious third-period comeback on Tuesday

April 03, 2024 21:13 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the playoff race after a massive win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Hunter and Pat marvel at how this team has clawed their way back into it and dive into Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's tremendous performances. They analyze how they picked them up from the mat and carried them to that comeback. They also discuss the play that Erik Karlsson made at the blue line and how that was also a major factor that started the comeback. Both then an...

Sidney Crosby breaks yet another record in a massive Penguins win

April 02, 2024 16:45 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins upset the New York Rangers on Monday night thanks in large part to Sidney Crosby. Crosby made NHL history with his 19th straight point-per-game season and that's where Hunter and Pat start today's episode. They dive into how he continues to carry this team and how Sid continues to be the model of consistency in the NHL. They also look at where he stands in terms of being one of the 5 greatest players of all time before diving into other parts about the win. They look ...

Penguins blow yet another multi-goal lead, this time against Columbus

April 01, 2024 16:15 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Despite a good start, the Penguins once again let another multi-goal lead slip away, this time to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hunter and Patrick break down what went wrong against the Jackets, then talk about what went right despite the shootout loss. Finally, the boys discuss a big week for the Penguins which features three games against Metropolitan Division foes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay ...

Malkin's big night leads the Penguins over the Blue Jackets!

March 29, 2024 21:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins made it two in a row over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night and Evgeni Malkin was a major reason why. Hunter and Pat start the show with the play from Geno and how he had one of his best games of the season. They discuss how he notched another 20-goal season and how he still has some miles left on those tires, despite being 37. No, he's not washed. After that, they dive into Sidney Crosby's performance and how he continues his strong stretch before analyzing...

Penguins look to keep up their winning ways against Columbus

March 28, 2024 20:38 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Coming off of a huge win against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Penguins look to make it two in a row against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrick and Hunter preview what they need to do tonight. Then, they discuss the somewhat surprising decision to start Alex Nedeljkovic over Tristan Jarry as well as what this means for the future of goaltending in Pittsburgh. Finally, the boys discuss how it's been a tough existence for the Blue Jackets since they came into the league 24 years ago.  Support ...

Penguins stun the Hurricanes with a surprisingly solid victory!

March 27, 2024 21:15 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a surprise win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night and Hunter and Pat start the episode with some praise for Alex Nedeljkovic. They discuss how he turned back the clock to the first half of the season with how great he played while also praising the Penguins defensive effort, especially in the third period. After that, they dive into some of the kids that played well, including Jesse Puljujarvi. They gloss over his performance and how it could potentiall...

The Penguins welcome back Jake Guentzel tonight in a big Metro matchup

March 26, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jake Guentzel returns to Pittsburgh just a couple of weeks following his trade to Carolina and in this episode, Patrick and Hunter  reminisce about Jake, what he meant to the Penguins, and how he always came up huge for the team. Then, they preview the game against the Canes tonight along with discussing the call-up of Sam Poulin. Finally, they take a look at the weeks ahead and just how ugly this season's end could be.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit...

The Penguins surrender two leads and their season after a Western swing

March 25, 2024 17:10 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are officially done after back-to-back losses to the Stars and Avalanche, and both Hunter and Pat are here to discuss what went wrong. They start with the game against the Dallas Stars and how the Penguins let a good start go to waste. They go into how Michael Bunting got things going before the team became fragile again after the Stars got a couple of goals. They analyze how the Penguins power play could take a couple of lessons from the Stars one before looking at h...

The Penguins head west to take on the best

March 22, 2024 18:26 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading out west to take on two of the NHL's best teams: the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche. Hunter Hodies is once again joined by his co-host Patrick Damp and the usual duo breaks down some roster decisions, how good the Dallas Stars are, and what they can do to win. Then, it's on Denver to talk about how the Colorado Avalanche will be another challenge, but how the Penguins were able to beat them before. Finally, while the math may still be there, the P...

The Penguins make a couple of practice changes, plus an update on Brayden Yager!

March 21, 2024 21:19 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins were back at practice on Thursday and they tweaked a couple of things. It's where Hunter starts for this solo episode of the show as Mike Sullivan must've listened to the podcast. Ryan Graves is not with Erik Karlsson anymore and that has Hunter super excited. Hunter is solo again today since Pat is still on IR and dives into why Graves could be a good candidate to be healthy scratched for the Penguins next game. Is it time to see what the team has in Jack St. Ivany? ...

Abysmal start dooms the Penguins in New Jersey

March 20, 2024 20:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't play well against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night and that's where Hunter starts Wednesday's episode. He's solo for the episode since Pat had to undergo surgery and starts the show with how bad of a start the Penguins have and rants about Ryan Graves again. Is there a way for the Penguins to bring him back for next season? How has it gotten this bad so fast? He analyzes how he got burned once again to start the game and what he needs to improve on. He th...

Can the Penguins exorcise their demons in New Jersey?

March 19, 2024 17:15 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to keep their faint playoff hopes alive and that's where Hunter and Pat start Tuesday's show. They preview Tuesday night's game against the New Jersey Devils and how the Penguins can snap their six-game losing streak against them. They give their keys for the game and how they have to slow this game down, plus get on the Devils early since it's rare when they score first. They then discuss the latest comments from Kyle Dubas on Mike Sullivan and whether he...

Penguins get a weekend split, stay alive in the playoff race

March 18, 2024 16:46 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to split this weekend's back-to-back and stay alive in the playoff race even though it's unlikely that they'll make the playoffs. Hunter and Pat start the show with their thoughts on the game against the New York Rangers and how the Penguins' offense showed up but everything else lacked. They dive into how poor the team was defensively and how Tristan Jarry didn't have his best. That said, they do get into some positives, including how Sidney Crosby woke bac...

The Penguins suddenly have a little bit of life after a win over the Sharks

March 15, 2024 21:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Are the Penguins back? They probably aren't but Patrick and Hunter discuss the 6-3 win over San Jose and a sudden influx of depth scoring. The challenge that the Rangers bring to town on Saturday afternoon and how the Penguins can steal two points from one of the Eastern Conference's best teams. Finally, the fading Detroit Red Wings come to town on Sunday and it's a game that very much could have playoff implications.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, h...

Previewing Penguins-Sharks with JD Young of Locked On Sharks!

March 14, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Happy Thursday! Hunter and Pat welcome JD Young of Locked On Sharks onto the show for a special crossover edition! They preview tonight's matchup against the Sharks and how the Penguins can get back on track against the worst team in the NHL. They catch up with JD on how bad the Sharks have been, plus also look at some bright spots for the team. After that, they look back at the Erik Karlsson trade and whether JD wants the pick this year or if he wants to wait for next year. Finally, Hunter ...

Penguins get swept in their season series against the Sens

March 13, 2024 21:06 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Penguins have officially been swept by the Ottawa Senators in their season series after a 2-1 overtime loss on Tuesday night. Patrick and Hunter discuss what led to the loss, the issues the Penguins have when it comes to scoring goals and playing a full 60-minute game. Then, they lament the lack of support for Tristan Jarry who once again put together a stellar performance but was unable to get a win. Finally, they close out the show with Warrior Helmet Wednesday.  Support Us By Support...

Is it time for the Penguins to call a couple of select forwards up from WBS?

March 12, 2024 18:22 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins return to action on Tuesday night against the Ottawa Senators looking to snap their three-game losing streak and Hunter and Pat are here to preview the game. They look at how the Penguins can slow down some of the Senators' top players and what they're looking to see from them in this game since they've been badly outclassed over the last week. They also discuss how the Penguins appear to be getting Drew O'Connor back, which is a big deal based on his play from this s...

The Penguins are just not a good hockey team...

March 11, 2024 18:30 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins' spiral continued over the weekend with back-to-back losses to the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers and it's probably going to get worse before it gets better. They dive into the Bruins loss to start the show and how the Penguins' defensive work was abysmal throughout the first 60 minutes. They discuss how their line changes were awful and how Alex Nedeljkovic could only do so much (even though he still had a meh game overall). After that, they recap the loss to the ...

Penguins deadline moves do not inspire that much confidence

March 09, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins were busy at the trade deadline but how did they do? Hunter and Pat give their full thoughts and analysis of the Jake Guentzel trade, and whether or not Kyle Dubas did enough before diving into the other moves. They look at whether this was an underwhelming return for Jake or not before discussing the Ruhwedel trade and his lack of other trades. Did Dubas do enough at the deadline? Is this considered a failure by him? They then look back at Thursday night's awful loss...

QUICK TRADE REACTION: Pittsburgh Penguins sell off Jake Guentzel to Carolina Hurricanes

March 08, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins have trade 2-time 40-goal scorer Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes along with Ty Smith for Michael Bunting, 1st-and-5th-round conditional picks, and three prospects. Hunter Hodies of Locked On Penguins joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to break down the move and discuss what it means going forward to Sidney Crosby, Kyle Dubas, and a very disappointing Penguins team.

Where will the Penguins send Guentzel with 24 hours until the deadline?

March 07, 2024 21:51 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

We've got 24 hours until the NHL Trade Deadline and on this edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick and Hunter discuss where Jake Guentzel may end up and who the Penguins should get for him. Then, oh yeah, there's actual hockey to be played! They preview a mostly meaningless Penguins vs. Capitals matchup set for Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Finally, the boys close out the show by discussing who other than Jake Guentzel the Penguins could move at the deadline for some sort o...

Penguins bank two points against the Blue Jackets, but what's next?

March 06, 2024 22:13 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins once again beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night but it wasn't their best effort. To start the show, Hunter and Pat dive into a recap for the Penguins win over the Jackets and how the Penguins should feel pretty fortunate that they got the two points. They discuss how the team should've been a lot better since the Jackets had played the night before and then got into some of the positives, including Reilly Smith and Evgeni Malkin. They marvel at how the two ...

The Penguins countdown to the deadline is on!

March 05, 2024 19:16 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be back in action tonight even though their playoff chances are almost out of reach. That said, Hunter and Pat are back to preview Tuesday night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and if the Penguins can get back on the right track. They give their keys on how they can get this win and who they're looking for to stand out. After that, they look at the week ahead and go into detail about what they want to see from the team this week before ending the s...

Looks like it's selling season for the Penguins!

March 04, 2024 18:50 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made things easy on Kyle Dubas for this week and that's what Hunter and Pat start with for today's show. They dive into what went wrong this weekend and how fragile this team is, starting with the game against the Calgary Flames. They analyze how the Penguins fell apart in the final 10 minutes of the third period and how that ended their season before briefly discussing the loss to the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss how the team showed no heart and no effort in th...

Penguins can't score in Seattle, now need points in Alberta...

March 01, 2024 22:43 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins were unable to make it four in a row against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, and Hunter and Pat are here to recap that game. They discuss how the Penguins came out with a purpose but weren't able to get the result since their game tailed off going into the third period. Hunter analyzes why how that happened and how the Kraken gave Mike Sullivan a taste of his own medicine with how the Penguins used to defend leads. They look at how the Penguins played their top hits fro...

Penguins look to make it four in a row against Seattle

February 29, 2024 21:45 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Penguins are back with some late-night hockey when they take on the Seattle Kraken and they look to make it four straight. Patrick and Hunter break down what the Penguins need to do to get their fourth-straight win. However, they'll be without winger Bryan Rust who was placed on IR on Thursday - who needs to step up in his absence? The boys answer that question and then they close out the show with some Jake Guentzel trade proposals.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors ...

Penguins get their best win of the year against the Canucks!

February 28, 2024 21:57 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Whew! What a win for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night and Hunter and Pat are here to fully recap it. They start with how that was arguably the win of the season and how they showed a lot of guts coming back to win that game. They look at the effort the team showed to battle back before turning things over to the Erik Karlsson goal. Hunter lowkey goes at some of the small Karlsson haters and shows why he's been one of their best players throughout this season. Yes, he's had some warts...

Penguins face a massive test against the Canucks

February 27, 2024 17:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins start their Western Canada trip with a bang on Tuesday night with a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. To start the show, Hunter and Pat preview that game and detail what the Penguins need to do to win it. They look at how the start will be insanely important, along with sticking to the blueprint. After that, they discuss Bryan Rust's injury and how that will impact the top six. They analyze whether putting Reilly Smith up with the top six is the right move while ...

Sidney Crosby lifts the Penguins to their biggest win yet!

February 26, 2024 18:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins got their 2 biggest points of the season on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers and Hunter and Pat start the show with Sidney Crosby's brilliance as he had another stupendous performance. They look at how Crosby carried the Penguins into the fight and how his teammates responded in a big way. They analyze how Crosby was able to toy with the Flyers, plus how the Penguins were able to get contributions from everyone in the lineup, despite a bad performance from Trist...

The Penguins' Emil Bemstrom era begins with a bang!

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins got back in the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens and Hunter and Pat recap the game to start the show, They first shout out Tristan Jarry for his performance after he delivered another gem. They marvel at his consistency throughout the season and how he came up with a lot of timely saves before shouting out Kris Letang. Yes, he had a bad turnover early in the game but he still played like a man on a mission afterwards. After that, they analyze ...

Besides Guentzel, who could the Penguins move at the deadline?

February 22, 2024 21:46 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens and yinz know what that means! It's time for another preview as the Penguins try and take the season series from the Canadiens. They discuss some keys for the Penguins to win this game after Kyle Dubas somewhat put the team on notice on Wednesday. They're looking for some pushback from the Penguins after dropping their last two games before diving into Colin White going against his former squad. Hunte...

Kyle Dubas provides clarity on the Penguins' future...sort of

February 21, 2024 23:02 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MB

Kyle Dubas spoke to the media on Wednesday and he had quite a bit to say about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hunter and Pat give their thoughts on what they liked about the presser versus what they didn't. They go into plans for the future of this team, plus what the likely plan will be at the trade deadline. After that, they dive into his comments regarding the coaching staff and how he failed to challenge everyone, plus how his thought process is right regarding getting younger players even if ...

Penguins looking for a big regulation win tonight!

February 20, 2024 18:12 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be back in action on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders and Hunter and Pat start the show with thoughts on the new line combinations at practice and what Mike Sullivan is thinking. They even do the same for the defensive pairings and question whether POJ is getting his last chance with the Penguins since he may be on the top pairing. They also give an update on the goalie situation for tonight before previewing the game against the Islanders. Hunt...

Penguins with a gut-punch of a loss on Jagr Night

February 19, 2024 19:09 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a tremendous ceremony for Jaromir Jagr on Sunday evening but the team wasn't able to get the win after it concluded. Before Hunter and Pat recap the game, they discuss the ceremony and how the Penguins get an A+ for delivering on how good it was. Hunter details what he saw when he was at the game and how he even got a bit emotional, plus what Pat thought as Jagr was giving his speech. They look at how the team did right by him this entire weekend and go into detai...

Penguins bringing good vibes into Jagr night!

February 16, 2024 17:23 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a much-needed victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night and Hunter and Pat start the show by glossing over Sidney Crosby after he put the team on his back once again. They discuss how he looked upset right when the opening puck drop happened and how he was determined to not let this team lose. They also praise Reilly Smith and Rickard Rakell for having strong performances before diving into the loss of Jake Guentzel. Is that it for the season? If not, ...

Was Wednesday night the end of the Penguins season?

February 15, 2024 21:24 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

The Pittsburgh Penguins recorded maybe their most embarrassing loss of the season against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night and on this edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick Damp and Hunter Hodies discuss who is at fault for the Penguins recent failings, if a rebuild or retooling is needed in the near future, and so much more. Oh yeah, the Penguins also have a game tonight. Patrick and Hunter preview tonight's matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. Support Us By Supporting ...