Rob Rossi makes us feel all warm, fuzzy and optimistic on the Pens heading into playoffs. People might have takes about there being too much football, but you will all watch. Resistance is futile.

Longer Season and more teams in the playoffs. This is about money. At least the Steelers will probably always be in the playoffs. GMJR on the hunt again.

The Penguins and Steelers have faced tough injuries, but both teams over came the adversity, a word the Crowl Man loathes. But it's true. Crowley compares the difficult task of dealing with as many injuries that both teams had to overcome. And while the Crowl Man wants to give everyone on the Pens squad credit, he gives a much deserved shout out to Sid and Geno who are arguably playing some of the best hockey of their careers right now. The show wraps up with the Hottest Take of the Day, Other Crap, and Three Stars of the Show.

Don't believe what anyone tells you the Pens are depleted. The boys in black and gold are in first place in the Metro division and don't seem like they're going to cool off any time soon. The team is following the lead of Mike Sullivan who should seriously be considered for the Jack Adams award.

Garrett is a liar. Tomlin is not. More Crowl Man baby talk. Josh Yohe drops knowledge on Toronto. And the Pens' goalie situation is complex yet grand!!

If Mike Tomlin believes Mason Rudolph, then you should too! He appeared on ESPN to defend him against that ass hat Myles Garrett. The ESPN piece was one sided and did not represent Mason's side of the story. Plus Crowl Man gets his kid to do a Penguins Report...by accident. And Race talk.

Coach Mike Tomlin appeared on First Take today and to say he went to bat for Mason Rudolph is an understatement. We have the audio of that appearance. You'll want to hear what Coach T has to say. Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins the show to discuss some hockey and Penguins as they move towards the back end of the season. Former Penn State, and current XFL QB Matt McGloin had some interesting things to say this past weekend at halftime of his game.

Big Ben was defamed by Thomas Davis a Linebacker for the Chargers, he says that Ben could have come back this season but chose not to. Dave Oberdick a lawyer of Meyer, Unkovic, & Scott joins the show to discuss the likelihood and path of action if mason Rudolph decides to sue Myles Garrett.

Tim Benz is in for Adam today. In the wake of what Mike Tomlin said in defense of Mason Rudolph on First Take today, Tim wishes that he could reply to all of his column haters. Outside The Lines' coverage of the Garrett/Rudolph situation was a joke by instantly standing with Myles Garrett. Tim weighs in. Tim talks about the recent stretch of the Penguins success.

Dale Lolley was one of the select few invited to a private sit down with Kevin Colbert. He joins the show to let you know what was said. Spoiler alert.....there's a Ben update. Plus Crowley has stats. That's right. STATS! This Ben number will make your plums feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy.