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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Penguins power play falters again in SO loss, can they redeem themselves on Monday night?
December 04, 2023 16:54 - 34 minutes - 28 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins took another step back during Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and a good chunk of it was due to the power play. Once again, Hunter and Pat slam that unit to start the show and how it cost the Penguins another win, especially in overtime. They review how the unit continues to have the same problems but nothing gets done about it. Should Todd Reirden be shown the door? Would the players also listen to a new PP coach? Why does it seem like they want to do what...
Tristan Jarry makes Pittsburgh Penguins history in potential season-turning win!
December 01, 2023 21:20 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins got a massive win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night but of course, we have to start the show with Tristan Jarry's goal. Hunter and Pat gush about the goal and how Jarry made Penguins history before getting into his performance as a whole. They dive into how confident Jarry looks and if this can continue for the rest of the season. After that, they dive into Sidney Crosby's beautiful goal to get the Penguins back into it. They analyze how Crosby continu...
Can the Penguins strike against the Lightning?
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's another game night for the Penguins as they continue their road trip to Tampa Bay to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. To start the show, Hunter and Pat preview the matchup and discuss how the Lightning have continued to stay in the playoff race this season, despite not having Andrei Vasilevskiy for a good chunk of it (and yes, he's back now). They dive into the play of Nikita Kucherov and how he continues to kick butt while also discussing Brayden Point and how he continues to be one of...
Controversial OT call sinks Penguins on Tuesday night...
November 29, 2023 22:02 - 27 minutes - 22 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night and naturally, Hunter and Pat start the show by discussing the controversial no-call in overtime. They look at how it was blatant interference by ROR and how the refs somehow missed it. They also dive into how this was a poorly officiated game overall but how the Penguins can't just blame the refs for the loss because they did make mistakes of their own. They look at how both Guentzel and Karlsson we...
Penguins looking for some southern success against the Predators tonight!
November 28, 2023 17:49 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be back in action on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators and Hunter and Pat are here to preview that game. They go into how the Predators have looked this season and are on a five-game winning streak, but has that been a fluke? Pat analyzes who the Predators have beaten and why that's helped them win some of their games. Hunter then discusses Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, and how great he's been for the Predators this season. He also gets into ho...
Penguins power play remains a problem, even with a weekend split
November 27, 2023 17:56 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins had another weekend split for their back-to-back but it could've been a lot better. Hunter and Pat start Monday's show with a recap of the debacle in Buffalo and how the Penguins blew it in the third period. They discuss how the third wasn't good enough and how the Penguins sat back a bit too much, which allowed the Sabres to come back. They also roast the power play yet again for its continued failures when the team needed it most. Hunter details why it might be time...
Can this Penguins power play be fixed before this weekend's back-to-back?
November 24, 2023 21:21 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are about to play in a big back-to-back starting on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres and Hunter and Pat are here to discuss that game but first, Pat gives his analysis on the power play and why it's not working. He goes into what he saw in person during Wednesday night's game and who should be blamed for the failures of that unit. After that, Hunter and Pat preview Friday night's game against the Sabres and how the Penguins can get back into the win column for ...
The Penguins power play continues to be a MAJOR problem...
November 23, 2023 16:18 - 11 minutes - 9.61 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough game to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night and Hunter is back for a short recap for everyone on Thanksgiving. He starts the show by slamming the Penguins' power play as it continues to be a major problem. He details what's gone wrong with the PP and what needs to change on it going forward. Does Todd Reirden need to be fired? He dives into that discussion as well before discussing how Tristan Jarry deserved better based on his performance. All tha...
Can the Penguins slow down the Rangers, with Andrew Chelney!
November 22, 2023 20:45 - 27 minutes - 22 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the New York Rangers on Wednesday night and Hunter is joined by Andrew Chelney to break it all down. Patrick had a couple of things come up for the day before Thanksgiving (he's also going to the game) so he is not in this one but he WILL be back for the next one or the one right after. To start the show, Hunter and Andrew discuss how the Rangers have found success this year and what's been different compared to last year. They also look at the inju...
Penguins set for a big Metro matchup, we break it down with Locked On Rangers!
November 21, 2023 18:02 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Penguins are set to take on arguably the hottest team in the Metropolitan Division this week - the New York Rangers. Patrick and Hunter are joined by Jon Chik of the Locked On New York Rangers Podcast to talk about the Penguins offseason, the Rangers hot start, where this rivalry is and where it's going, plus we've got some predictions in store for Wednesday night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot thi...
Penguins split the weekend, are they ready for another massive week?
November 20, 2023 17:13 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins had a positive weekend against two outstanding teams and Hunter and Pat are here to talk about it. They first recap the 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and why these coin flips continue against the Penguins. They go into how they had a great start but couldn't get some of the bounces late in that game. They then dive into the situation with Rickard Rakell and what the Penguins need to do about him since he continues to be a non-factor when he's on the ice. Hunter ...
Massive weekend looms for the Penguins after dud against the Devils...
November 17, 2023 21:42 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBWell, the Penguins' 5-game winning streak is over after Thursday night's loss to the New Jersey Devils, and Hunter and Pat are here to recap it. They start with Tristan Jarry and how he continues to be inconsistent throughout the season. They analyze how he wasn't good enough on the first three goals and how he wasn't giving his team a chance that they needed to stay in the game. They then analyze how a good chunk of the Penguins laid an egg in this one. It was a clunker if you will. They di...
Penguins get set to dance with the Devils tonight, looking for six straight!
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBIt's another game night for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they're set to take on the New Jersey Devils! Hunter and Pat are here to get yinz set for the game as they try and go for six in a row. To start the show, they look at how the Penguins struggled to beat the Devils last year and what they must do to change that. They dive into how this is still a very good Devils team, despite their injury situation, and detail the plan of attack that the Penguins should try. They also give their thoughts...
Crosby's Columbus dominance gives Penguins 5th straight win!
November 15, 2023 17:54 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBIt's another Victory Pod on Wednesday as Hunter and Pat recap the Penguins' 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. They dive into how this was a vintage Sidney Crosby performance and he wasn't letting them lose this game. They marvel at how he continues to do this despite being in his late 30s and how he was all over the ice. They then get into the play of Erik Karlsson and just how good he's been in this game and this season. They marvel at his mammoth slapshot in this gam...
Penguins going for five in a row against the Blue Jackets tonight!
November 14, 2023 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins will look to keep their win streak going when they face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. To start the show, Hunter and Pat dive into how the Penguins have owned the Jackets over the years and how this is a big brother little brother rivalry. They then get into how bad the Jackets have been this year and how it continues to be confusing as to why Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Blue Jackets. They also dive into the rest of the roster and how it's...
Penguins continue to roll into a MASSIVE week...
November 13, 2023 18:08 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have won four games in a row and have many people feeling good right now, including Hunter and Pat. Thery first starts the show by discussing the Penguins' latest win over the Buffalo Sabres. They analyze how the Penguins continue to play a "lower event" type of game and take fewer risks, helping them win games. They look at how the Penguins continue to limit the chances to the outside, which makes the life of Tristan Jarry a lot easier. They even discuss how the team...
Jaromir Jagr is coming home, plus the Penguins are going streaking!
November 10, 2023 22:11 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat a Friday for the Pittsburgh Penguins! Hunter and Pat start with the breaking news regarding Jaromir Jagr and how he will have his number retired in February. They discuss how this is a long time coming and how it should've happened long ago. They also get into their favorite Jagr memories and how he got so many people into hockey during his time with the Penguins. After that, they get excited about how Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr may have a moment at center ice. Following that, they ...
Penguins look to become Kings of California on Thursday night!
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to end their California road trip on Thursday night in Los Angeles and Hunter and Pat get you all set for the game. They start by discussing how good the Kings have been this season and how the Penguins can get their third-straight win, despite that. They look at the style of play that the Penguins will need to run so that they can potentially come home with the win, while also giving a few other keys to victory. After that, they dive into the injury update su...
Penguins win the battle of the birds! Are they getting things back on track?
November 08, 2023 19:30 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins got a massive win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night and Hunter is here to recap it with a special guest. With Patrick Damp out for just one day, Hunter brought in Nick Brlansky to discuss the game and they started with the story in net. They look at how great Tristan Jarry played before he got hurt and hope that it's nothing serious before diving into the play of Magnus Hellberg and how he could shut the door. After that, they look at how Radim Zohorna contin...
Can the Penguins clip the Ducks' wings on Tuesday night?
November 07, 2023 18:40 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Tuesday night and it's a rematch with the Anaheim Ducks! Hunter and Pat start the show by previewing the game and how the Penguins can come away with the win. They start with how this is the biggest game of the season to date with the opportunity the Penguins have before getting into how Tristan Jarry needs to be better if they want to win this one. They also discuss how the third line could play a pivotal role in winning this one and how the spe...
Penguins out swim the Sharks, are things getting back on track?
November 06, 2023 18:26 - 28 minutes - 23 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins got back in the win column on Saturday night in a big way, but are things fully back on track? Hunter and Pat start the show by trying to answer that question. They discuss just how bad the Sharks are and how it looked like they didn't even care before analyzing how the Penguins showed improvement, but that things aren't all the way there yet. They look at how the big guns carried the way once again and shout out Reilly Smith for continuing his beautiful start to the ...
Can the Penguins keep the bad times rolling for the Sharks?
November 03, 2023 21:08 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be back in action on Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks and Hunter and Pat are both ready to preview that game. They start by detailing just how bad the Sharks are and how they were destined to be bad, but maybe not this bad. Still, they look at the numbers before analyzing who the Penguins will have to watch out for in this game. They then give their keys for how the Penguins can bounce back with a win. After that, they look at a few players who ar...
Penguins head west with a new lineup!
November 02, 2023 21:48 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be making a big lineup change in anticipation of the California trip! Hunter and Pat discuss Jeff Carter potentially being scratched and why that's long overdue. They look at how Vinnie Hinostroza could make an impact on the fourth line and if it could be similar to what Radim Zohorna did to the third line in place of Jansen Harkins. After that, they get into a few Penguins players trying out neck guards and why it's good for them just to try it out to see i...
Finding some possible trades for the Penguins...
November 01, 2023 22:25 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Penguins may be off until Saturday, but Hunter and Pat sure aren't. They start the show by diving into the Penguins leading the charge for mandatory neckguards after the tragic death of Adam Johnson and why it should be mandatory all across hockey. They analyze how it will help every player around the world before getting to some mock trades that Kyle Dubas may or may not make this season. Pat goes into a defenseman that may make some sense for the Penguins while Hunter goes into a coupl...
The most embarrassing loss of the season for the Penguins (so far)...
October 31, 2023 15:55 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBA disastrous season worsened on Monday night with the Penguins dropping a 4-3 decision to the Anaheim Ducks. To start the show, Hunter and Pat go in on Tristan Jarry as he has another awful game. They discuss how they're sick of the inconsistencies and eventually, the $5M goalie needs to make saves on a consistent basis. They crushed him for three of the goals as he appeared to be out to lunch on every single one of them. They also wonder if this is how it's going to be for the remainder of ...
Penguins stumble again, can they find consistency starting on Monday night?
October 30, 2023 17:14 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins lost again on Saturday to the Ottawa Senators but that's not how Hunter and Pat start Monday's show. They start by sending their condolences to Adam Johnson's family and friends after he passed away over the weekend due to a freak accident. They then dive into the game against the Ottawa Senators and what went wrong, starting with the goaltending. They dive into how Tristan Jarry showed his inconsistency issues yet again on Saturday night, They discuss how he needs to...
Penguins get a statement win over the Avs!
October 27, 2023 21:05 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins got back in the win column on Thursday night with their best win of the year! Hunter and Pat are fired up for this one and get things started by discussing how this was a great team win in all phases. They start by discussing the defensive game plan and how the Penguins really limited the Avalanche's scoring chances. They note how they kept things to the outside, which seemed to really frustrate the Avs. After that, they get into how the bottom shined, well the third ...
Can the Penguins turn it around against the league's best?
October 26, 2023 20:23 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins face their toughest test yet on Thursday night when the Colorado Avalanche come to town. Before Hunter and Pat preview that game, they discuss some of the latest on injuries, especially Alex Nedeljkovic. How big of a deal is this injury to the Penguins? How often will Magnus Hellberg play now that he's the backup? They look into that, plus what the Vinnie Hinostroza callup means before previewing the matchup against the Avs. They discuss how the Avs are lighting it up...
How to fix the Penguins' disastrous start...
October 25, 2023 20:26 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins had their woes continue on Tuesday night with a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Hunter and Pat are here to recap the game and oh yeah, they have some takes on it. They start with how the Penguins came out like a house on fire before it all turned to crap in the third period. They discuss how the process seems to be there in spurts but it's not holding up for 60 minutes. They discuss how that needs to change in a big way if this team wants to get points on a consistent b...
Can the Penguins start off this massive week with a win?
October 24, 2023 16:05 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action tonight against the Dallas Stars and Hunter and Pat are here to get yinz set for it. before they do that, they look at some roster changes that seem to be happening (NOTE: John Ludvig will be playing, this was posted directly after Mike Sullivan announced it). They look at what the bottom pair should look like, plus how Bryan Rust is replacing Rickard Rakell on the top PP. They also look at what Alex Nedeljkovic starting means for Tristan Jarry the ...
Any concerns on the Penguins after a concerning loss?
October 23, 2023 15:58 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a disappointing loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night and Hunter and Pat are here to recap it. They start with how bad the second period was and why that's been a troubling concern even dating back to last year. They look at why the team continues to not show up in that period before analyzing how the Penguins didn't do enough to get good scoring chances when they were chasing the game. They discuss the perimeter play and how it was very evident at bo...
Penguins-Blues preview, plus some good injury news!
October 20, 2023 20:19 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night but before Hunter and Pat get to that, they discuss the injury updates! They go into the good news that the Penguins got on Friday regarding Kris Letang and Noel Acciari since they were back at practice. They decide whether both will be good for Saturday before getting into a potential healthy scratch situation for PO Joseph. Do Hunter and Pat agree with it? What keeps Ruhwedel in the lineup over him, even thoug...
Penguins lose to the Red Wings...what went wrong?
October 19, 2023 20:39 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night and Hunter and Pat are here to recap it and give their thoughts. Pat starts with a plea to the fans to not take every loss like it's the end of the world before the two analyze the bottom six concerns. What needs to change? Does Kyle Dubas need to bring in help from the outside? They look at how that unit is not giving the Penguins anything in the offensive zone and why they won't be able to win like this for an entire ...
Penguins-Red Wings preview, plus, should the NHL go through with changes to its draft?
October 18, 2023 20:45 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Wednesday night with a game against the Detroit Red Wings and Hunter and Pat are here to get you all ready for it. They discuss how the Penguins can slow down the Red Wings fire power, and how they have to be super disciplined since the Red Wings have a great PP right now. They dive into the matchups that Mike Sullivan may favor, such as the Letang pairing against the DeBrincat line, with the Karlsson line getting the matchups against the second ...
How far can the Penguins go? (with Chris Mack)!
October 17, 2023 22:02 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBHunter and Pat teased a guest for Tuesday's edition of the Locked On Penguins podcast and they came through. They're pleased to welcome back Chris Mack to the show to discuss the first three games and what he has seen from the team thus far. He goes into the positives and the negatives before looking at what he expects from the team for the rest of the season and how they have a big opportunity this month to really rack up some points. They also discuss the ESPN article and how Evgeni Malkin...
Penguins-Flames recap, plus, an early look at the week ahead!
October 16, 2023 16:31 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBHappy Monday! The Pittsburgh Penguins are atop the Metropolitan Division and it feels good! Pat and Hunter recap Saturday's win against the Calgary Flames and how the Penguins had a great third period to steal it. They start with how Sidney Crosby took charge on his first shift, which led to the Bryan Rust goal before Reilly Smith scored just a few seconds later. They especially shout out Evgeni Malkin for his performance as he's been a one-man wrecking crew with the puck during these first ...
Penguins get their first win, plus, a Pens-Flames preview!
October 14, 2023 03:30 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back in a big way on Friday night with a 4-0 win against the Washington Capitals and Hunter is here to break it all down. There's no Pat for this one since he had some things come up, but Hunter still discusses how the power play won this game for the Penguins. He looks at how Erik Karlsson's zone entry got everything going the first time the team went on the PP and how it looks like a completely different unit with him on the ice. He also looks at the unit's ...
Penguins-Capitals preview, plus, what changes, if any, should be made for this matchup?
October 12, 2023 21:50 - 32 minutes - 26 MBWe're almost to the second game of the season! Hunter and Pat get you set for Penguins-Capitals on Friday night and what the Penguins need to do in order to secure the win. They also detail the rivalry and how it's still one of the league's best all these years later. They go into how Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have become pretty close over the years, when it looked like that would never happen, plus how despite these teams being a bit older, they're still playing hard. They even analyz...
Penguins-Blackhawks season opening recap!
October 11, 2023 16:31 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins did not have the start they were looking for this season. They lost 4-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night and some of the same issues we saw last year popped up again this year. Hunter and Pat start with the defensive zone issues and how the Penguins failed at clearing the net front and getting sticks into passing lanes. They look at how the efforts on the first and third goals against were not good enough. They also discuss how the Penguins forechecked and h...
Penguins-Blackhawks preview plus, who scores the first goal?
October 10, 2023 16:57 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBIt's time for the first game preview of the season! Hunter and Pat preview what's to come on Tuesday night between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks as opening night has finally arrived. They dive into how Conor Bedard and Taylor Hall are obviously the Blackhawks' best players and how Mike Sullivan will try to neutralize them since they're both on the top line. They then look at the rest of their lineup and how the Penguins will have an advantage if they can slow down the Hawks'...
Your 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins season preview!
October 09, 2023 23:03 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's finally here! The regular season is about to start and Hunter and Pat are fired up about it. To start off the show, they give their immediate reactions to the 22-man roster and how stunned they are that Radim Zohorna didn't make the team. They get into how Ryan Shea beat out Mark Friedman and how even the newcomer, John Ludvig, made the team. Of course, this can (and will) change during the season (it may even change tomorrow) so people always have to be aware. They also discuss Jake Gu...
Penguins preseason comes to a close!
October 06, 2023 21:34 - 29 minutes - 24 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins are set to play in their final preseason game on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres. To start the show, Hunter and Pat preview the game and who they have their eye on with final cuts due next week. They also analyze how this is a great dress rehearsal game for the Penguins since they can see what they're made of against a really good Buffalo Sabres team. After that, they get into how they want to see how the power play does since it's been a bit of a weak spot du...
Pittsburgh Penguins Season Preview | Can Erik Karlsson Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin’s window?
October 06, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason when they landed 3-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks. Is Karlsson’s infusion of offense enough to push the Penguins back into the postseason after a disappointing season? And does Karlsson help expand the competitive window of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin? What is the biggest storyline surrounding the Penguins ahead of the season? What was their biggest offseason move? Who is their mo...
Penguins roster moves continue as training camp winds down!
October 05, 2023 21:05 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBWe're closing in on the end of training camp and the preseason and a couple of roster spots are still up for grabs. To start today's show, Hunter and Pat give their thoughts on Wednesday night's game and who stood out. Hunter starts with Radim Zohorna and how he has to be on the team next week. He details what he did right during the game and how it's super impressive. He also gets into Jansen Harkins' game and why he may also be a dark horse for the opening night roster. Both Hunter and Pat...
It's time for another Penguins preseason game!
October 04, 2023 21:06 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Penguins are back in action again on Wednesday night and with that comes another preseason game! Hunter and Pat set the stage for the game as the Penguins will be playing a lot of their fringe NHL players and some of their AHL players as well against the Detroit Red Wings. Both hosts dive into who they're looking forward to seeing since the preseason is almost over and how the Penguins tend to play some of their better hockey in the preseason when they don't have their best lineups out. ...
BONUS EPISODE: Eastern Conference Preview Special | Local Experts on the Biggest Stories of the ‘23-24 NHL season
October 04, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBRoss Levitan, Mike DiStefano and the local experts of the Locked On NHL network bring you the details on all the biggest stories around the NHL’s Eastern Conference going into the 2023-24 season in a special Locked On season preview presentation. Can the Florida Panthers carry over the magic of their Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Final to a new season? Will the Boston Bruins regress after some major personnel changes? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs doomed to fall short of expectations again...
Penguins shutout in Nova Scotia Showdown by Senators
October 03, 2023 14:48 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins lost in Sidney Crosby's hometown on Monday night but it's only the preseason, thankfully. Hunter and Pat recap this game by first starting with the power play. They give their thoughts on the unit and why it's fine to work out the kinks now rather than the regular season. They look at what is plaguing the unit and what can be improved before the regular season starts. After that, they look at some of the standouts from the game, including Radim Zohorna and Tristan Jar...
Previewing the Penguins in Nova Scotia!
October 02, 2023 19:02 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBIt's a special Monday episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast as Hunter and Pat preview what's to come between the Penguins and Senators. They discuss how the Senators present a unique challenge to the Penguins and how this will be a true test for the regular season that will start next week. They also look at players to watch for this game and how the Senators are building a contender for diving into some new-look lines for the Penguins. They discuss Radim Zohorna and how he's getting a s...
Penguins preseason standouts, plus, are we surprised about Ty Smith not being claimed?
September 29, 2023 22:41 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBIt's a Victory Friday for the Pittsburgh Penguins after they took down the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. To start off the show, Hunter and Pat recap the Penguins' 3-1 win and discuss who their standouts were. Hunter starts with Tristan Jarry with the saves that he made and how he finally looked healthy. They also look into how Rickard Rakell played and how he continues to show off his chemistry with Sidney Crosby. Will that be a thing all season long? They also analyze Drew O'Connor's bi...
Penguins-Sabres preview, plus Ty Smith gets placed on waivers!
September 28, 2023 19:04 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBIt's another Pittsburgh Penguins game day on Thursday with a matchup against te Buffalo Sabres. Hunter and Pat first discuss the lineup that the Penguins will be putting out, plus who they'll have their eye on. They especially look at the top two lines since they're different with Jake Guentzel out and look at how Alex Nylander can continue to try and get a spot with more strong play. They also look at what may be a preview of some of the bottom six lines (DOC and Eller, especially) and how ...