Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins
961 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsLocked 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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On to Game 6 for the Pittsburgh Penguins...
May 12, 2022 03:31 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWednesday night wasn't the night for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hunter goes into how the Penguins played a PERFECT game until Sidney Crosby's injury. From then on, all hell broke loose as the Rangers scored three goals in two minutes. Hunter touches on how Mike Sullivan made a rare blunder in this series by trusting Jeff Carter to play with Guentzel and Rust for a few shifts before Evgeni Malkin was put in that spot. Had Malkin been there, do the Rangers score those goals? Hunter ponders that ...
The Penguins are one win away...how do they close this out for good?
May 11, 2022 03:51 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from their first playoff series win in four years and they'll have a shot to earn that on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Hunter is joined by Rachel Nones again on the show as she discusses what's been going on for the Rangers. Is there any matchup that works against the Sidney Crosby line? How are the Rangers going to come out on Wednesday? The two also discuss how the Rangers can get back into this series and send it back to Pittsburgh for...
The Pittsburgh Penguins now take a 3-1 series lead! It's not over yet though...
May 10, 2022 03:29 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins DOMINATED the New York Rangers again on Monday night and are now one win away from winning the series. They'll look to close it out on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Hunter starts the show by reminding everyone that this series is NOT CLOSE to being over. He touches on how the fourth game is always the hardest one to win in this series and how the Penguins will likely get the Rangers' best at Madison Square Garden. He then touches on everything that went right in...
BONUS: The Pittsburgh Penguins take a 2-1 series lead!
May 08, 2022 04:03 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins responded after their loss in Game 2 and took down the New York Rangers on Saturday night, 7-4. Hunter is joined by Jon Chik of Locked on Rangers to recap the game and all of the storylines that came from it. They first touch on the first period and how the Penguins came out swinging. They were able to chase Shesterkin for the first time this season after he gave up 4 goals in the first period. and they discuss why the Rangers actually should've kept him in to start t...
The Penguins played fine, but it's time for some adjustments
May 06, 2022 03:51 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIt wasn't meant to be for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Hunter is joined by Rachel Nones of The Hockey Writers to dissect the game and what went wrong for the Penguins, plus what went right for the Rangers. They first touch on the adjustments that the Rangers made and how they were able to give the Penguins a bit of a tough time defensively. Hunter then looks at what went wrong in front of the net for Louis Domingue before breaking down his performance. Was it good enough to win...
How about that win for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
May 04, 2022 06:11 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBSo uh, that was one ridiculous hockey game, huh? The Pittsburgh Penguins took Game 1 against the New York Rangers in triple overtime as Hunter welcomes back Nick Zararis to the show. They first touch on how the Penguins were able to do this with Casey DeSmith and Louis Domingue in net as DeSmith had to leave the game due to an injury. They get into how they both were making some solid saves, but also how the Penguins started to play even tighter around Domingue. After that, they touch on how...
Full Penguins-Rangers Crossover Preview!
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHappy Monday! The Pittsburgh Penguins are just one day away from Game 1 against the New York Rangers and for today's episode, Hunter is joined by Gil Martin to preview the series. Gil is in for Jon Chik, who's the regular host of Locked On Rangers as he just had a baby with his wife. Gil and Hunter start the show by going into the Penguins and the biggest storylines for them coming into this series. They get into the goaltending and how good Casey DeSmith has to be for the Penguins to win th...
BONUS: Taylor Haase joins the show for everything Pittsburgh Penguins!
April 30, 2022 22:04 - 33 minutes - 23 MBI know, I know, it's a Saturday but I have a bonus episode lined up for you all as Taylor Haase of DKPittsburghSports joins the show. They first touch on the regular season as Taylor gives her answer as to what surprised her during the season before getting to some Kasperi Kapanen talk. Was that penalty in the final game on Friday a dagger for his chances to play in the playoffs? Does he deserve to be a healthy scratch? After that, Hunter asks about Evan Rodrigues since he had one great game...
It's Penguins-Rangers time...
April 30, 2022 03:50 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins ended the regular season in style on Friday night as they took down the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3. They came out like a house on fire in the first period and never let up, even though the Jackets did score three goals. Hunter starts the show by giving out a lot of praise to some of the players who have struggled lately. He starts with Evan Rodrigues and how he had his best game in a Penguin uniform in about six or eight weeks. If he can bring this level of play in th...
Who is going to lead the Penguins out of the abyss?
April 28, 2022 23:06 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to have their final game of the regular season on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets but Hunter starts the show by touching on the David Morehouse resignation. He goes into how it's definitely the timing that's a bit of a surprise but reminds the listeners that this was always going to happen at some point. He points out that the new ownership will want their own CEO in charge with a hockey background most likely. He then thanks David Morehouse for every...
Who is going to lead the Penguins out of the abyss?
April 28, 2022 23:06 - 28 minutesThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to have their final game of the regular season on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets but Hunter starts the show by touching on the David Morehouse resignation. He goes into how it's definitely the timing that's a bit of a surprise but reminds the listeners that this was always going to happen at some point. He points out that the new ownership will want their own CEO in charge with a hockey background most likely. He then thanks David Morehouse for everyt...
The Pittsburgh Penguins may be cooked...
April 27, 2022 03:40 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThat game might have been the final nail in the coffin for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hunter starts out the show by confirming that he's had enough of the team's recent play and goes on a rant about how this loss was, at least to him. He first lays into Mike Sullivan for changing up the lines for no apparent reason and how that's one of the main reasons they likely lost this game. It looked to be doomed before it even started. He goes into what line changes need to be made for the next game an...
A tale of two games for the Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend...
April 26, 2022 00:40 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe last week of the regular season is finally upon us! Hunter starts the show by recapping what the heck happened in Philadelphia as the Penguins lost to the Flyers and they barely even bothered to show up. Is this a concern for the Penguins moving forward? Hunter touches on that, while also assessing the play of Louie Domingue. Were there goals that he should've had back? He also looks at the team's defensive play in that game and goes into why that can't happen a week from now, no matter ...
Bonus: Reflecting on the legacy of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur (Courtesy Locked On Canadiens)
April 25, 2022 17:57 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBA few hours after news broke that Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, had passed away at the age of 70, Locked On Canadiens hosts Scott Matla and Laura Saba recorded a special bonus ad-free episode to share their immediate reaction. They reflected on the legacy he leaves behind and tried to contextualize the loss of a favourite Canadiens great, and what it means to the Habs, the city of Montreal, the province of Quebec, the NHL, and hockey as a whole. It would b...
Previewing the two matchups for the Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend!
April 22, 2022 22:51 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHappy Friday! The Pittsburgh Penguins will be back in action twice over the weekend as they have back-to-back games on the road! To start today's show, Hunter gives some updates following practice as Jeff Carter looks to be alright, though Jason Zucker was absent. Was it a maintenance day? Is he sick? Hunter dives into it as he's still going to be traveling with the team on the road. He also touches on Evgeni Malkin's return and why it's not a moment too soon. The Penguins will potentially h...
Can Casey DeSmith continue to give the Pittsburgh Penguins this kind of goaltending?
April 21, 2022 04:10 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins got back into the win column on Thursday night as they took down the Boston Bruins, 4-0! Hunter starts out the show by diving into Jake Guentzel's historic night and how he continues to defy expectations year after year. He starts with his opening goal and how he sent Charlie Coyle to another dimension with the move that he pulled on him. It was a goal that showcased what Guentzel can do when he was the puck on his stick. He then touches on Casey DeSmith's performance...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally back in action, plus thoughts on a small goaltending debate...
April 21, 2022 03:51 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe five-day break is about to be over! The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally going to be back in action on Thursday night when they host the Boston Bruins. Hunter previews that game to start the show and what the Penguins need to do differently in order to get the result. He goes over Boston's lines and looks to see if there are going to be different looks while also touching on how fresh the legs could be for this matchup. After that, Hunter addresses some fan concerns about the goaltending ...
Mike Sullivan has changed up some of the lines...
April 20, 2022 03:39 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIt's another off day but the Penguins did have practice on Tuesday as they returned to the rink after a couple of days off. Hunter goes into some of the practice updates and a look at the new lines that Mike Sullivan had in store. Is this a preview of what to expect in the playoffs? Hunter ponders that thought and wonders if this weekend will be the time that Brian Boyle comes out of the lineup. Is that the right call? Hunter gives some pros and cons to that situation for HCMS before moving ...
This 5-day break is MUCH NEEDED for the Pittsburgh Penguins...
April 19, 2022 02:46 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHappy Monday! The Penguins are off for the next few days, but I promise you that the content DOES NOT stop there. Hunter starts the show with the depressing news about Tristan Jarry and how he was this close to writing his redemption story. Is there a chance that he's back for the postseason? Hunter ponders that as he will likely do nothing for the time being before switching gears to Casey DeSmith. Is he good enough to win the Penguins a playoff series? Hunter weighs the pros and cons of th...
16 playoff appearances in a row for the Pittsburgh Penguins! Don't take it for granted...
April 15, 2022 23:57 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have officially qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 16th year in a row! They have extended their record with the longest active playoff streak in North American Sports and Hunter starts the show off by putting into perspective just how amazing this run has been. He also touches on where he was when it all started and how the Penguins quickly learned what it takes to win in the playoffs. This is something that the city won't see again so Hunter also wants th...
Adam Gretz joins the show to talk all things Penguins!
April 14, 2022 18:53 - 36 minutes - 29 MBHunter is finally joined by Adam Gretz of Pro Hockey Talk and Pensburgh as the two get into everything regarding the Penguins right now. They first touch on that last game against the Islanders and what's the main problem with the Penguins right now (outside of the team being sick). They get into Brian Dumoulin and why he should be a prime candidate to be rested down the stretch since his level of play is not where the team or the fans likely envisioned it would be right now. They also get i...
A special crossover to preview the Penguins/Islanders game on Thursday!
April 14, 2022 03:36 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWednesday features a special episode of Locked On Penguins as Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders joins the show! They do a special crossover and start the show by going over the Tuesday matchup between these two teams and how chaotic it was. They go into how it was almost a tale of two halves for each team since the Islanders came out buzzing and then it was the Penguins who really took over in the second half of the game. They touch on what the Penguins need to do better in order to win on T...
What a chaotic Penguins-Islanders game...but did you expect anything different?
April 13, 2022 03:44 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders played ANOTHER chaotic game on Tuesday night as this was a back-and-forth affair. Hunter starts off the show by laying into the team (while laughing) about the shootout as it was the same old story for the Penguins. He again explains why the Penguins are maybe trying to get the league to abolish the shootout with these attempts were terrible. He also bashes the overtime power play and looks at what the Penguins need to do better in that kind of ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the win column, plus my thoughts on Evgeni Malkin's antics
April 12, 2022 01:19 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have done it! The losing streak is over as they took down the Nashville Predators on Sunday afternoon as Sidney Crosby had another vintage performance. Hunter first starts with that as he congratulates Crosby on reaching another milestone for his career. He also touches on how he was a man possessed in that game and how it looked like he wasn't going to let the team lose. He then pivots to why Rakell needs to be on his line moving forward due to the chemistry and why ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins plan for this weekend: Just Win Baby
April 09, 2022 02:52 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have a MASSIVE weekend ahead as they have home games against the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators. They're almost to the playoffs but if they can win these two games, they'll be basically locked in at this point. Hunter starts out the show by touching on small injury updates and who the Penguins could be welcoming back this weekend. Could it finally happen at Game 73? Hunter isn't jinxing anything, but there's a shot that it could! He then breaks down w...
Do the Pittsburgh Penguins have a problem with the New York Rangers?
April 08, 2022 03:49 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWell, it wasn't pretty again for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They lose their third in a row both overall and to the New York Rangers as nothing is going right now. The game looked to be over before it even began as Sidney Crosby was out with an illness and John Marino was also out. With that said, Hunter welcomed back Rachel Nones to the show as the two recap this one and how the Rangers were again able to shut down the Penguins. Would this be a problem in the playoffs? The two go over that top...
Penguins-Rangers Crossover Preview with Jon Chik of Locked On Rangers!
April 07, 2022 02:51 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are set to play for the final time this regular season on Thursday night and it is a BIG ONE! The Penguins are 4 points behind the Rangers as they're gunning for home ice in the first round of the playoffs. The two hosts waste no time getting into it as they preview the game and what you should hopefully expect (though this game is always unpredictable). They get into the Penguins' struggles as of late and what needs to be cleaned up during these ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins drop another one to the Colorado Avalanche and that's...OK. No, really!
April 06, 2022 02:56 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins weren't able to take down the Colorado Avalanche again as they fell, 6-4. Hunter goes over why it was a fine performance for the Penguins, but that some of their biggest issues came up yet again against a great team. Was this Tristan Jarry's worst performance of the year? Hunter analyzes some of the goals that he gave up (namely the third and fourth ones) and looks at how this could've been a different game had he made those saves. He also breaks down some of the defe...
What do the Penguins have to do on Tuesday to come out on top?
April 05, 2022 01:10 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one on Saturday to the Colorado Avalanche over the weekend but there was still A LOT to like from a Penguins perspective. Hunter goes into what impressed him about how the team played, plus how the Penguins can fix their mistakes on Tuesday when these two teams meet again. He then goes into some of the missed chances that the Penguins had and how those affected the game in a big way. After that, he touches on how Tristan Jarry could've played the secon...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one resilient bunch!
April 01, 2022 07:34 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat a win by the Pittsburgh Penguins! They played perhaps in one of hockey's best games of the year against the Minnesota Wild that could be a Stanley Cup Final preview if both teams are able to go on runs! Hunter touches on how this game had a playoff feel to it and commends the Penguins for staying in it, despite the game looking bad at times. He especially praises the team for weathering the storm in the third period after Kaprizov tied it and how they dominated play for the latter half ...
A Penguins-Wild preview with Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild!
March 31, 2022 02:38 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild are set to square off for the second and final time this season on Thursday night! Hunter and Seth preview this game in this special crossover episode as both teams have been among the league's best this season. They started off the show with some talk about the Penguins (which will please the listeners here, of course) and how they've been a perfectly kept secret around the league. Hunter goes into the numbers which have been strong all year long, ...
Do the Penguins want to shoot the puck a bit more?!?!
March 30, 2022 03:29 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night as they passed up A LOT of opportunities. Hunter has Nick Zararis of The Upperbowl GM podcast join the show to recap this game and everything that happened. The two start with the chances the Penguins had and why they overpassed so much. Were they respecting Shesterkin too much? Why was there so much Harlem Globetrotter passing and trying to find the perfect play? Hunter explains why less is sometimes more, ...
A historical game for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday!
March 29, 2022 00:59 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a lot of history on Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings! Hunter starts off the show by going into all the history the Penguins made, including the 11 goals, Evgeni Malkin's game-winning goal, and a whole lot more. He then gets into how the game was closer than it looked, but goaltending made a massive difference yet again. He also brings up Teddy Blueger's outstanding game and how the penalty kill continues to improve as he's in. Is Blueger a top-five PKer in th...
Worst loss of the year for the Pittsburgh Penguins...
March 26, 2022 03:41 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins were flat-out not ready to play tonight and that's being kind. In this episode, Hunter rips the team a little bit for this unacceptable effort while also focusing on the big picture. Sometimes, good teams beat good teams and you have a crappy night. He goes into what went wrong during those first five minutes of the first period and when he really knew the game was over. Was it after the third goal? Was it when the Penguins couldn't score on a double minor penalty lat...
Previewing Penguins-Rangers with Rachel Nones!
March 25, 2022 01:21 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are set to square off for the second time this season and that means it's time for a Rangers guest to come on the show. Rachel Nones of The Hockey Writers joins the show for the first time to preview Friday night's massive matchup. They go into the Rangers season since the last time these two teams played and what's changed. Were their moves at the deadline good enough? How has Shesterkin been since that game? They also go into what's been driving...
The Pittsburgh Penguins get a point and that's...totally fine
March 24, 2022 03:43 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins didn't bring their best and well, we all saw what happens when they don't do that. They dropped their second of the year to the Buffalo Sabres in a shootout, 4-3. The Penguins didn't deserve a point in this one and Hunter makes sure to jam that point home to everyone at the top of the show. But the fact that they did, shows that this is a damn good team. He goes into the goals that were scored and how rare it is for the three main core players to all score in the same...
An utter dominant performance tonight by the Pittsburgh Penguins!
March 23, 2022 02:51 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to show up, even though they were playing a team lower than them in the standings. They came, they saw, and they conquered on Tuesday night as they took down the Jackets, 5-1. Hunter starts off the show by going into how no one should've been worried going into the second period due to how the team started out in the first period. He then goes into the goals that were scored in the second period and it all started with Big Z! Sure it was an empty-netter, but...
Your Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline Recap with Jesse Marshall!
March 21, 2022 23:36 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBThe trade deadline has come and gone and Hunter is back with another edition of the Locked On Penguins podcast with Jesse Marshall of The Athletic! NOTE: This is the live version that went onto the Youtube page earlier. They go into the breaking news right out of the gate as the team decided to trade for Rickard Rakell. Did the Penguins make the right move to trade for Rakell? They then get the breaking news of the return while recording, which always makes for something pretty damn fun. Jes...
Your Pittsburgh Penguins trade deadline primer!
March 19, 2022 18:04 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIt's a special Saturday episode of Locked On Penguins as Hunter first starts the show by previewing the game against the Arizona Coyotes. He goes into how hot this team has been as of late and why people shouldn't be fooled by their record. He also touches on who to watch out for in this contest as Arizona has some elite players playing great hockey this year. He then does a full deadline primer as the trade deadline is just two days away. He gives his most realistic trade targets for the Pe...
The Pittsburgh Penguins get back in the win column over the St. Louis Blues!
March 18, 2022 03:46 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins dominated yet again, and this time they came away with the win! Hunter starts the show off by touching on how impressive this performance was, considering how good the Blues have been this season. He goes into the numbers and shows how they backed up the eye test with the Penguins peppering Ville Husso all night long. However, he also does warn the Penguins about the one main thing he's concerned about going into the playoffs. He then goes into the shootout and how Br...
The Penguins have stayed out of some early trade action...for now
March 17, 2022 03:03 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBTrades are finally starting! There were three deals on Wednesday and Hunter breaks them down to start the show and how they can impact the Penguins moving forward. He again shot down the Ben Chiarot rumors as nothing short of nonsense since no one meaningful was reporting them. He also confirmed how much he got on the trade market and wonders what that could bean for Pettersson, Marino, or even Dumoulin this summer. He also breaks down the Jarnkrok trade and why the Penguins should aim highe...
Penguins play great, but Juuse Saros was NUTS
March 16, 2022 03:47 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins played OUTSTANDING on Tuesday, but in truth, they got goalie'd. Hunter starts the show out by looking at the underlying numbers from tonight and how certain lines did. He also goes over the full team stats and looks at how this is a complete outlier from how teams usually win in these situations. After that, he praises Saros as he's having a tremendous year in Nashville and how that team reminds him of the Rangers in a little twisted way. He also breaks down Nashville...
The Penguins continue to beat the great teams!
March 15, 2022 00:45 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins became winners again on Sunday as they took down the Carolina Hurricanes. Hunter starts out the show by touching on the key points from Sunday's game and he starts with the Penguins' pretty bad third period. He speaks about how the team was able to overcome an onslaught from Carolina and how sometimes, you simply just have to win ugly. He brings up Tristan Jarry's stellar play and how he bailed the team out on numerous occasions. After that, Hunter shouts out the dept...
A MASSIVE home win for the Pittsburgh Penguins!
March 12, 2022 04:27 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat a statement win by the Pittsburgh Penguins! Hunter has a full game recap ready to go for this one and he starts out by touching on the depth scoring returning when it needed to most. He first goes into Mike Matheson's goal and how he was able to make quite the impact with this return. He breaks down the goal and then touches on how he can't be the defenseman that gets shipped out if the team makes a trade. He then breaks down Mark Friedman's goal and how he continues to impress with thi...
Are the Penguins going to scratch Kasperi Kapanen?
March 11, 2022 03:47 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBKasperi Kapanen might have reached the point of no return for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He looks to be scratched for tomorrow's game against Las Vegas and Hunter discusses whether this is the right thing to do. Could a trade be coming? Hunter also weighs that possibility while also looking at the Penguins' recent callup. That's right, Valtteri Puustinen was called up by the Penguins today in a move that shocked some people, including Hunter. Could he be replacing Kapanen in the lineup? Where ...
The hot stove is heating up for the Pittsburgh Penguins...
March 10, 2022 03:28 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHunter is back with a jam-packed episode of Locked On Penguins and there is A LOT to get to. He starts by offering his takeaways of the game against the Panthers from Tuesday night and how the Penguins actually looked pretty good. He then gets to Kris Letang's mistakes and how those cost the Penguins a shot towards the end of the game. That said, it's probably an outlier. He goes into the numbers and how the Pens went toe-to-toe with a juggernaut and then goes into how the team tied the game...
Penguins-Panthers preview, plus thoughts on Brian Burke's comments
March 08, 2022 06:06 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Tuesday night as the Florida Panthers come to town for the second and final time this season! Hunter starts off the show by reminding the listeners how the first two meetings went before diving into how this third one could go. He goes into Florida's lines and what makes them so deadly this season, plus breaks down how Bobrovsky has been able to rebounds this season. He then pushes for Jonathan Huberdeau to get more Hart Trophy love while also br...
The Penguins get 3/4 points, but get hosed by the officials...
March 05, 2022 04:09 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have ended their back-to-back getting 3/4 points, though it was overshadowed by the officials. Hunter starts out the show by touching on how great the game was and how these teams need to meet in the playoffs for a seven-game series. He then gets to the elephant in the room about the NHL's officiating and how it ruined the end of the game. He dives into the Letang/Trocheck situation and how the refs should've called both guys off or none at all. He then squashes the r...
Now, was THAT the win of the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
March 04, 2022 04:15 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBUtter DOMINATION by the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight! Hunter dives into perhaps the game of the year by the Penguins as they were ready right from the jump. He breaks down Heinen's goal and how it was all started by Evgeni Malkin as he was a menace all night. He also touches on the play of Kasperi Kapanen on that goal as he made one of the finest decisions he's made all year. After that, he gets to how this is the blueprint for the Penguins to go on a Stanley Cup run, plus gets into Geno's re...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are about to be tested...
March 03, 2022 02:57 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be back in action on Thursday as they have a date with the defending champs! Hunter previews that matchup a bit later in the show and first starts out the show with some prospect talk! Where will Frasca and Gauthier play for the rest of the season? Do they have a chance to be on the team at some point next season? Hunter also explains why it's great that the Penguins can get prospects for free because you never truly know what can happen. He then goes over ...