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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BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded for Reilly Smith!
June 28, 2023 21:31 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have made their first trade in the Kyle Dubas era and it's a fairly good one! Hunter does a special 10-15 minute segment with Nick Brlansky breaking down the trade and how it's a good fit for the Penguins while also realizing that this means Jason Zucker is gone. The two discuss how the Penguins got him for virtually Teddy Blueger and how there seems to be a plan in place from the front office, which is something we haven't said that much as of late. They also analyze...
Gabe Foley joins the show for a FULL Penguins draft preview!
June 27, 2023 20:42 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBIt's the day before the NHL Draft and things are already starting to happen. Hunter starts the show by congratulating Kris Letang on winning the Masterton before diving into his NHL Draft preview alongside Gabe Foley, who does North American scouting for Recruitscouting.com. It's Gabe's first time on the show and they go over all the players on Hunter's big board, starting with Zach Benson. Is there a chance that he slides all the way down to No. 14? How soon could he reach the NHL? They dis...
The Penguins have made another STRONG front office hire!
June 26, 2023 21:50 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's about to be a wild week, my friends. Hunter starts the show with some Penguins front office news as the Penguins have hired Vukie Mpofu to be their Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs. Hunter dives into what he did during his time in Los Angeles and Vegas before detailing what his role will be with the Penguins. He then looks at how Mpofu's fingerprints are all over LA's salary cap situation since they hardly have any actual bad deals. Hunter also stresses that the Penguins ...
BONUS: Locked On NHL Mock Draft 2023: Picks 11 through 21
June 26, 2023 16:20 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this special bonus presentation of Locked On NHL, Gil Martin and Hadi Kalakeche react to selections 11 through 21 in the 2023 Locked On NHL Mock Draft, including the pick made by the Pittsburgh Penguins at 14th-overall. Tune into the full three-part Mock Draft on the Locked On NHL podcast feed or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5YU7rtNC_0 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Gu...
What are some of Kyle Dubas' trade/free agency plans?
June 23, 2023 22:42 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBHunter wraps up another week of content with Kyle Dubas speaking to the media for the first time since his introductory press conference three weeks ago. Hunter goes into his three major takeaways from the presser, starting with Dubas' talk about buyouts. Is he leaning toward using one with Mikael Granlund? If he isn't, is he looking to potentially deal him in a trade? Hunter reacts to what Dubas said and gives his opinion and analysis on what he could be thinking when it comes to this playe...
What does the future hold for Penguins defenseman Ty Smith?
June 22, 2023 20:21 - 24 minutes - 20 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins will have some interesting decisions to make on defense this offseason and that includes Ty Smith. Hunter looks at what Ty Smith did down in Wilkes Barre this past season and how he seemed to be too good for the AHL. He also discusses what stood out about him in the nine games that he played with the team this past season and how he can make the team out of camp and in the preseason. He also looks at how the Penguins can get him to improve defensively, even though he'...
Could Ryan Graves be a fit for the Penguins?
June 22, 2023 00:08 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBIt's the first day of Summer and yes, things will REALLY start heating up soon. Hunter starts the show off by discussing Ryan Graves and how he could be a fit with the Penguins in free agency. Hunter dives into his numbers from this past season and how they would've stacked up against other Penguins defensemen outside of Kris Letang. he also analyzes what he saw from Graves in the film room, whether it was being patient at the blue line, being a bit more physical in the defensive zone, or bu...
Is there a path for Valtteri Puustinen to make the team out of training camp?
June 20, 2023 20:36 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBKyle Dubas has officially made his first roster move as Penguins President of Hockey Operations and even though it's a small one, it still matters. He signed Valtteri Puustinen to a one-year deal on Tuesday as he was expected to be one of the team's RFAs. Hunter looks at how he's been the best player on a really bad WBS team and how he's at least going to be one of the first call-ups when the Penguins inevitably have their first swath of injuries. Hunter also analyzes what his chances are of...
What lessons can the Penguins learn from the Golden Knights?
June 19, 2023 19:25 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's Monday, so that means it's time for another episode of Locked On Penguins. For this one, Hunter is joined by Chris Mack of Fifth Avenue Faceoff and 93.7 The Fan to talk all things Penguins. They first discuss what the penguins can take away from the Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup this past year, especially when it comes to their blue line. Chris also brings up a good point about their forward depth before the conversation shifts to if the team can learn anything from the Panther...
Will the Penguins make more trades or free agent signings with Nick Brlansky and Nick Horwat!
June 16, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBWe're only two weeks out (basically) from the start of free agency and that means it's about to get super busy. Yes, the 2023 NHL Draft is almost here, too. Hunter starts the show by welcoming the Tip of the Ice-Burgh boys as they discuss what the Penguins should do with the No. 14 overall pick. Should they just keep it? Should they attach Mikael Granlund to it and move down in the draft? What about putting it in a big trade package for a big-time player? They look into all of those options ...
Do the Penguins need another "star" player, plus so much more with The Athletic's Rob Rossi!
June 15, 2023 19:06 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWe're almost to the end of another work week! Hunter is joined by The Athletic's Rob Rossi for the first time since around the trade deadline to discuss all things related to the Pittsburgh Penguins, starting with the Jason Spezza hire. Rob gives his immediate thoughts on the move and looks at the ways in which he will help the organization. He then looks at how Dubas may structure the front office if he doesn't decide to hire a new general manager in July or August. After that, the two disc...
What does the Jason Spezza hire mean for the Penguins?
June 14, 2023 16:35 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWell, the Pittsburgh Penguins have FINALLY made another front-office hire! Hunter starts the show with breaking news as the Penguins have hired Jason Spezza to be an assistant general manager. He will report directly to Kyle Dubas and Hunter is ALL for it. He looks at what this means for the future of the FO and what type of FO Dubas is looking for before getting to whether Jason Spezza will be groomed for the GM role or not. He even discusses whether Dubas will even hire a GM or if he will ...
What about Pierre Engvall for the Penguins bottom six?
June 13, 2023 14:42 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBHappy Tuesday! Hunter starts the show with an ode to Stan Stavran, who is one of the best to ever do it in Pittsburgh sports media history. He is someone that Hunter and so many others looked up to over the last several years and he will be missed by so many. After that, Hunter discusses why Pierre Engvall would be a GREAT fit for the Penguins' bottom six after the couple of seasons he's had. He looks at the numbers and what he's seen from him on film before he discusses how Kyle Dubas has b...
Why the Penguins DO have the assets to pull off a big trade or two!
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHappy June 12th to all who celebrate! Before Hunter gets into how special of a day that is, he first discusses why the Penguins do have the assets required to go out and get a piece or two. He argues that players rarely go for a big asking price unless you're Matthew Tkachuk or someone like that. He brings up previous examples of goalies, including how Filip Gustavsson went to Minnesota for Cam Talbot. Look at the year he had! He also brings up the Darcy Kuemper deal and the Phillip Grubauer...
Jesse Marshall returns for A LOT of Penguins offseason content!
June 09, 2023 21:58 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIt's been a semi-busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins and it's about to get even busier with the NHL Draft and free agency on the horizon. With that in mind, Hunter decided to bring on Jesse Marshall from The Athletic to preview these next few weeks. Before that though, they discuss Kyle Dubas and whether it was the right move to give him a seven-year term. They also look at who some of the candidates could be to be the GM under Dubas while also wondering if Dubas would ever give up so...
Could the Penguins turn to the Jets for a forward splash?
June 08, 2023 23:59 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins may make a splash in their top six for this upcoming season and it could be from the Winnipeg Jets. Hunter starts the show by looking at a top forward on their team and how he could get traded since he only has one year left on his contract. Hunter analyzes how he could work at wing in the top six or at center for the third line since he's played both positions throughout his career. He then discusses what the price to acquire him could look like and if Kyle Dubas cou...
All about the goalies: Who is the BEST option for next season?
June 08, 2023 00:27 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's time to look at the goalies! Hunter starts the episode by breaking down the goaltenders who are set to hit the free-agent market, including Tristan Jarry. He breaks Jarry down, including a report that surfaced Wednesday morning when it came to the term that he was looking for. Is he worth that? Hunter tries his best to answer that before moving to other options, including Adin Hill and Frederik Anderson. Who is the best of those two options? What about Varlamov? Jonathan Quick? After th...
Which teams could Kyle Dubas look to trade with this offseason?
June 06, 2023 16:02 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBKyle Dubas has made a lot of trades throughout his NHL career, but which teams has he traded with the most? Thanks to a listener, Hunter went through and counted all of the trades that Dubas made when he ran the Toronto Maple Leafs and what that could mean now that he's the President of Hockey Ops. Hunter goes through the top two teams that he's traded with the most and sees if there's a path for that number to go up this offseason. He then looks at some of the other teams that came in just ...
Should the Penguins trade for Alex DeBrincat?
June 06, 2023 00:31 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHappy Monday! Hunter is back after a wedding weekend and first discusses the first firings that Kyle Dubas made when he became President of Hockey Operations. He looks at the three people that were let go and if Hunter was surprised by any of them not being there. After that, he gets confused as to why people are criticizing Dubas for coming into Pittsburgh and making quick changes since there were always going to be changes at some point. After all, he does have to bring in his own people, ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins got their guy in Kyle Dubas! Now the fun begins...
June 02, 2023 02:54 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins have done the thing! They have hired Kyle Dubas to be their President of Hockey Operations and they got the guy they wanted right from the start! For this episode, Hunter is joined by Doug Glattke of Penguins Twitter and Forechecking TV to discuss the crazy Thursday for the Penguins. They first get into their overall thoughts about the hire before diving into how he knocked it out of the park with the press conference. They analyze how Dubas seems to actually have a p...
How much longer will this Penguins GM process drag on for?
June 01, 2023 02:08 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins still do not have a general manager and honestly, that's okay...for now. Hunter goes over the latest news and rumors surrounding the search before discussing why it was likely so quiet on Wednesday. Hunter gives a couple of theories as to what could be going on behind the scenes before looking at when the Penguins' deadline would be for Kyle Dubas since they are going to need to know sooner rather than later. He then pivots to why FSG has to get this one right and how...
This speculation is going to make me EXPLODE...
May 31, 2023 01:16 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBMy god, can this just be done already? Hunter starts today's episode with ANOTHER update on Kyle Dubas as it seems like this saga won't end. He first examines the facts of what we definitely know before looking at some of the speculations, including what Mark Madden reported during his show on Tuesday. Is he reputable? Why hasn't anyone confirmed the report? He then discusses what Frank Seravalli said on a Sportsnet radio station and how he's purely guessing when it comes to FSG and them pot...
If it's not Kyle Dubas, who will take the Penguins' GM job?
May 26, 2023 23:49 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBHappy Friday! I know, the GM search is still ongoing but that's okay! To start the show, Hunter dives into Mathieu Darche and how he may take the job of Kyle Dubas and decides to not take the Penguins' offer. Hunter dives into Darche's history when it comes to the sport, including his playing career and how he sat in during labor talks in 2012. He then looks at how he got hired by the Tampa Bay Lightning and what his main roles have been with the organization. He discusses how he's been a bi...
My pitch for Kyle Dubas to run the Penguins...
May 26, 2023 01:48 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBStill no decision from Kyle Dubas yet but it's coming! To start the show, Hunter does a new segment where he pretends to be the Fenway Sports Group and tries to convince Kyle Dubas why he should accept the GM position. He goes into quite a few good points, including how he already has most of the tough pieces in place and will have unlimited power to do whatever he wants. Hunter then looks at when a decision could come and what the main holdup seems to be before evaluating PO Joseph's season...
Will Kyle Dubas accept the Penguins GM job?
May 24, 2023 22:04 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWe're likely one day closer to Kyle Dubas deciding if he wants to take the GM job in Pittsburgh and Hunter has the latest for you to start the show. He dives into Taylor Haase's report about Dubas being in town and meeting with Sidney Crosby as that's a big deal. Hunter points out that Dubas likely wouldn't be doing that if he wasn't serious about the gig. He then looks at how Dubas is likely interviewing the Penguins as much as they are interviewing him since he wants to see if this is a go...
The GM Search continues its twists and turns!
May 24, 2023 00:45 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe GM search continues to get even crazier as the updates come in virtually every hour. Hunter catches the audience up with the latest on the search as it seems to be a two-horse race right now. He looks at where things stand with Kyle Dubas and who would likely get the gig if Dubas decides he doesn't want to get back into it so quickly. He then discusses how Eric Tulsky is out of it before jumping to some contract projections from Daily Faceoff. What is Jarry's? Can the Penguins afford to ...
Who is the new general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins gonna be, with Josh Yohe!
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHappy Monday, and this could be a MASSIVE week for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Hunter is joined by Josh Yohe of The Athletic to discuss everything regarding the Penguins and their GM search. They start with the new rumors surrounding Kyle Dubas and whether he is a legit candidate. Is he fired up about what happened in Toronto? Would he say yes to Pittsburgh? After that, Hunter goes over Eric Tulsky and if he should be considered the favorite for the gig before they discuss some of ...
Yes, we're talking about Kyle Dubas AGAIN for a Penguins job...
May 19, 2023 21:27 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIt has been a CRAZY 24 hours around the NHL and that continued on Friday when the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Kyle Dubas. Hunter dives into why that press conference was SO awkward and why it looks like Dubas got shafted by Brendan Shanahan. He then discusses what this means for the Pittsburgh Penguins and if they will at least try to call him for a job (President of Hockey Operations, perhaps?) Hunter then ponders if he will take some time off after what he said on Monday about how he was abs...
Will the Penguins get what they acquired in Jeff Petry next season?
May 18, 2023 14:48 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBMore GM smoke! Hunter continues to be blown away by all of the info that is now coming out about the GM search and that's where he starts today's episode! He discusses a few main points about what Elliotte Friedman talked about in the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, one of which is about John Chayka. Is he the favorite to get at least one of the positions in the front office? With the way Elliotte was talking about him, it seems fairly obvious that the Penguins are very much considering him f...
Is Jason Botterill really the right guy for the job?
May 17, 2023 00:14 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBIt's a day that ends in "Y" so that means there's more to the GM search! Hunter starts the show by discussing Jason Botterill's candidacy and why he suddenly got a lot of love from two separate media outlets. He looks at the pros and cons of Botterill's case to be the GM and analyzes why he wouldn't be at the top of his list. However, he gives a couple of reasons why it can work since he definitely wouldn't be the worst choice out there. After that, he dives into Pierre Lebrun's latest rumbl...
Are the Penguins getting closer to finishing this GM search?
May 16, 2023 01:07 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIt was a busy Monday when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins and updates on their GM search. Hunter starts the show by diving into those updates and how the Penguins have finished their first round of interviews. He discusses the latest report from Pierre LeBrun and why it's great seeing Eric Tulsky mentioned for the gig. That said, he does dive into why both Marc Bergevin and Peter Chiarelli should not be GMs again in this league since they didn't do much of anything in their last stops. A...
Is it Kyle Dubas time in Pittsburgh?
May 13, 2023 03:58 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBHappy Toronto Maple Leafs Elimination Day! Hunter starts the show off with a BANG as the GM search in Pittsburgh is about to get VERY interesting. Why? Kyle Dubas has just been eliminated, and there's no guarantee the Maple Leafs will bring him back. Hunter dives into how soon Fenway Sports Group could look to talk to him as they're reportedly already done with their first round of interviews. He looks at how Dubas would be an upgrade over the last regime (Who wouldn't?) before discussing ho...
Should Ryan Poehling be given another chance next season?
May 12, 2023 01:22 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThere's never a dull day when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins. There are ALWAYS things to discuss and Hunter starts the show by going over Ryan Poehling's season in review. He looks at both eh positives and negatives for this game and why at times, he couldn't put it together since he was a bit banged up. That said, Hunter did like his game when he was in the lineup and brings up the stats to support his evidence as to why he would bring him back on a cheap contract. Hunter also discusse...
No, Mike Sullivan is NOT going to the Rangers!
May 10, 2023 22:05 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBMore rumors and details have come out about the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager search and that's where Hunter starts for this episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast. He dives into Frank Seravalli's report on how the front office is going to have a similar structure to the last one while also looking at a few of the candidates that have reportedly gotten interviews. Hunter is a bit skeptical about most of these names getting to the second round of interviews and he explains why before...
What to do with the No. 14 pick? Plus, a look at a potential Jason Zucker replacement if the Penguins don't sign him!
May 09, 2023 16:45 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBThe NHL Draft Lottery is over and Hunter has much to say about it. He starts with the not-surprising news that the Pittsburgh Penguins got the No. 14 pick before touching on the team's options. Hunter goes over what he would do with the pick if he was the GM but also plays devil's advocate since this class is shaping up to be a damn good one. He then discusses the lottery as a whole and why he feels a bit icky about the Chicago Blackhawks getting the top overall pick. He also feels horrible ...
How much will social media burn if the Pittsburgh Penguins get a top 5 pick in the draft?
May 08, 2023 17:06 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHappy Draft Lottery Day! Isn't it crazy that the Penguins have a small shot at getting a top 5 pick in this year's draft? Hunter starts the show with that as the Penguins will have a great opportunity to land a franchise-caliber player if the odds somehow go in their favor. He brings up the talent that is likely going to go in the top 5 and why they're arguably better than anyone that went in last year's draft. He gives his scouting reports on a few players, namely Leo Carlsson, Matvei Michk...
The Penguins are starting to do some GM interviews!
May 06, 2023 01:20 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHappy Cinco de Mayo! Hunter starts the show off by getting into the latest on the GM search from multiple outlets and how the Penguins seem to be starting some interviews. He looks at how Steve Greeley has reportedly been interviewed and how many people the team plans to interview during the first round of interviews. Is the team waiting for anyone's season to end? Hunter also looks at that part since there are only eight teams left and some feature some people that are likely high up on the...
Is there any way for Jeff Carter to be better for the Penguins next season?
May 04, 2023 17:46 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHappy Star Wars Day! In honor of that, Hunter first discusses one of the Empire's most sinister agents...yes, Jeff Carter. Pretty good, no? Huner goes over Carter's season in review as it was an absolute mess. He dives into the numbers and how his counting stats would maybe look OK if he were a fourth-line center for every game but that's not what the Penguins are paying him to be. Hunter looks at how these numbers are probably what you can expect from him again next season unless he gets ev...
Why Drew O'Connor SHOULD be guaranteed a roster spot for next year!
May 04, 2023 03:46 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIt's the day before National Star Wars Day and you want to talk Pittsburgh Penguins hockey? Hunter jokes of course, but still, Thursday will be a fun day to celebrate that amazing franchise. Hunter starts the show off by discussing Drew O'Connor's season and why he showed that he belonged. His development has been great to see over the past couple of years and it seems to finally be paying off for him. Hunter dives into the numbers, which are favorable for DOC even though he played limited m...
The IDEAL contract for Jason Zucker, plus, will Alex Nylander be a regular next season?
May 03, 2023 01:14 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe season reviews continue on Tuesday with Jason Zucker. He's the last player in the top six who hasn't gotten one so Hunter had to save the best for last. He looks at how this was his best season in quite some time, especially counting stats-wise. He marvels at how 25 of Zucker's 27 goals came at 5v5, which is no small feat. Only two came on the power play! He discusses how great of a fit he was on Evgeni Malkin's line and why he was always there when the team needed him most. He then look...
Danny Shirey returns to the show for ALL the Penguins talk!
May 02, 2023 00:04 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's a new month but the hockey content doesn't stop there. As Promised, Hunter is joined by Danny Shirey for this special episode of Locked On Penguins as they touch on everything regarding the Penguins' offseason. They start with the GM search and if there's any update regarding that since it's been over two weeks since the firings. They then pivot to the goaltending and discuss why Connor Hellebuyck seems like a slam-dunk acquisition for the Penguins if he is made available. They at least...
Is Bryan Rust in line for a rebound next season? Plus, another potential goaltender target!
April 29, 2023 03:34 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBYou knew Hunter wasn't going to leave you hanging, right? He starts the show by continuing his season reviews with Bryan Rust and how a lot of it was bad luck. Hunter looks at some stats from Natural Stat Trick and shows that his PP stats were uncharacteristically bad. He also looks at how the process seemed to be there at times but that he wasn't getting rewarded. If you then switch over to his 5v5 numbers, the process was more there but he just couldn't finish. Will that improve in 2023-24...
Will Jake Guentzel get extended this summer?
April 28, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBHappy Thursday! Well, Friday, but who is counting, right? To start the show, Hunter continues his player season reviews with Jake Guentzel. He discusses how he maybe didn't have the season that some expected him to have but that it was still very good. After all, 36 goals and 73 points is AWESOME for top-line production. He looks at how Guentzel could be better next season on the power play since he didn't have as many PPGs this season compared to last season and also ponders whether the Pen...
Which LHD should the Penguins go after this offseason?
April 27, 2023 02:53 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBHappy Wednesday! The episodes continue as Hunter starts the show with a small update on the GM search. Well, it's an update in the sense that he doubts Marc Bergevin will be considered for the role. Hunter discusses what Elliotte Friedman talked about towards the end of his 32 Thoughts Pod and why it seems like it's just an agent helping out a client. After that, he breaks down Rickard Rakell's season and how he surprised Hunter in numerous ways this year. Hunter eats all the crow as he was ...
Evgeni Malkin's season review, plus, what does part of my mock GM Penguins offseason look like?
April 25, 2023 23:39 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHappy Tuesday! Hunter starts the show off with a new series: Hunter as Mock GM! Hunter goes through a couple of moves that he would make for this offseason if he were the GM as he's going to continue that for the rest of this week and into next week. What's the first order of business? What goaltender does he really want to go after? He answers both of those questions before pivoting to Evgeni Malkin's season in review. Hunter starts out by feeling relieved that he was able to play the full ...
Say NO to John Gibson, plus it's time for Penguins season reviews!
April 24, 2023 21:06 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHappy Monday! The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to roll along and so does the Locked On Penguins podcast. Hunter starts Monday's show with rumors about John Gibson that surfaced over the weekend and why it's nothing to worry about since the Penguins don't even have a GM right now. He then discusses why he wouldn't make sense to trade for if the new regime were somehow interested in him. He looks at his contract, along with his numbers, and discusses why he would be a worse option than even T...
Jesse Marshall is back for ALL sorts of Penguin talk!
April 21, 2023 20:43 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MBThe second episode of Friday is finally here! Hunter is joined by Jesse Marshall to touch on all things Pittsburgh Penguins and they first start with the GM search. Who are Jesse's top options to replace Ron Hextall? Is he high on Kyle Dubas while others are not? What kind of GM does Jesse want running the team moving forward? The two also discuss whether a woman could be joining the front office as the time is almost here for a woman to be the first full-time general manager in NHL history....
The three MAIN reasons for hope for next season!
April 21, 2023 15:09 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI know, it's a day late but you guys are getting double trouble on this one. Hunter starts this episode by going into his first main reason for hope and optimism next season and of course, it surrounds the core. Can Sid and Geno play all 82 games next season? If they don't, will they still have strong production? Hunter also discusses why Kris Letang is set to be even better after he went through hell and back this season. He also looks at Rickard Rakell, why his production should stay the s...
The three MAIN reasons why this Penguins season went down the drain...
April 20, 2023 02:39 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBHappy Wednesday! We're still rocking and rolling here and Hunter starts the show by discussing the main reason why the Pittsburgh Penguins just couldn't get it going this season. He looks at how the Jekyll & Hyde aspect was too much to overcome and why it felt like the Penguins would get up for some games but also decide to not fully play in other games. After that, he dives into the finishing problem that the Penguins had and why a good chunk of it comes down to poor roster construction. Ev...
What should the Penguins offseason priorities be?
April 19, 2023 00:04 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's Day Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still sadly not in it. Sad! Hunter starts the show by going over a few Penguins-centric items from Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts on Monday. He discusses how the Penguins are continuing to discuss building out their analytics department and who they could get from other teams that Elliotte mentions. He also looks at a funny but sad ROn Hextall story that Elliotte wrote about and why the Penguins' front office will need...