The Stanley Cup playoffs begin this week, and City of Champions Radio returns to cover every inch of the ice. Co-hosts Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder welcome friend of the show Ken Will of The Pens Nation to help explore the Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round series against the New York Rangers and the rest of the postseason field. Will this year's Metropolitan Division battle go the same way as last year's, or can the Pens pull off the upset after staggering into the playoffs? Matt, Larry and Ken look at the Pens' strengths and weaknesses and how they match up against the Rangers' key attributes. They finish up by taking a quick peek at each of the other first-round series.

The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2015 season is underway, and there are plenty of topics ripe for discussion on City of Champions Radio. Host Matt Gajtka welcomes former colleague and astute Bucs observer Matt Shetler to the show to pick apart the roster and analyze the team's chances as it goes for three playoff appearances in a row. The guys take a look at what should be a potent lineup and identify its flash points, then they delve into the pitching staff, which has as much uncertainty as upside. Also, Matt and Matt give their thoughts on this week's Josh Harrison contract extension and wonder who might be the next player to put pen to paper.

Co-hosts Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder get together for the latest edition of City of Champions Radio, as they preview the Pittsburgh Penguins' home matchup with the San Jose Sharks. The guys further examine the Pens' comeback win over Arizona on Saturday afternoon and what they think about their recent play with the playoffs approaching. They also recap the end of the Robert Morris men's hockey season, including their heartbreaking final game and subsequent NCAA tournament snub. Where do the Colonials go from here?

Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder are back with another episode of the Gospel of Hockey on Blog Talk Radio, as they assess the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL after the passing of the trade deadline. What's the new balance of power in the league, and especially in the Metropolitan Division? What do Jim Rutherford's moves during the course of the season say about his perspective on the Pens' roster? Also, the guys dig into other various hockey topics, including the conclusion of a historic regular season for the Robert Morris University men's hockey team.

It's time for another Pitt-focused installment of City of Champions Radio, as host Matt Gajtka welcomes staff writer Brett Tunno to discuss the Panthers men's basketball team. It's been a down year by Jamie Dixon's standards, but Pitt still has a shot at squeezing into the NCAA tournament for the third straight season - and 13th time in 14 years. Who has impressed and who has disappointed for these Panthers, who have rallied to win six of eight and have three regular-season games remaining before the crucible of the ACC tournament.

Pittsburgh sports media personality Mike Prisuta joins host Matt Gajtka to talk about a variety of topics on the latest episode of City of Champions Radio. Prisuta, most notably of the DVE Morning Show and the Steelers Radio Network, lends his perspective on the Penguins, Steelers and Pirates. Mike also digs into his college hockey passion, which was born at Michigan State and has been further fuelled by his involvement with the rising Robert Morris University program, for which he provides radio analysis and regular columns at RMUColonials.com.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL are the primary topics of this latest edition of the Gospel of Hockey, featuring City of Champions Radio host Matt Gajtka and fellow CoC co-editor Larry Snyder. The guys discuss how to evaluate this year's Penguins, who - despite a .500 record since mid-December - find themselves within a point of the Metropolitan Division lead with two months to go in the regular season. Does Jim Rutherford have another trade or two in mind? Should the Pens consider standing still at the upcoming trade deadline for the first time since 2012? What's Pittsburgh's biggest strength and most glaring liability? Matt and Larry wrap the show with general NHL talk, including their feelings on who may be ready for a sprint to the finish, and some discussion on Pittsburgh's college hockey team, the RMU Colonials.

It's an all-FanSided edition of Burgh Brew this week, as Pens Labyrinth editor Michael Pityk joins City of Champions Radio host Matt Gajtka to reset the Pittsburgh Penguins' season with 34 games to play. Are the Pens a legitimate contender to win the Eastern Conference in their current state? What are their strengths and weaknesses after four months of regular-season hockey under first-year coach Mike Johnston? Does GM Jim Rutherford need to keep making moves? Who are the primary threats to the Pens' hopes for a deep playoff run? Is this team better or worse than it was last season? Matt and Michael attempt to answer these questions and more!

Hockey reporter Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sporting News is the latest guest on the Burgh Brew interview series. Saunders, who covers the Penguins and Robert Morris University men's hockey for PSN, joins City of Champions Radio host Matt Gajtka to discuss the state of local pucks. In particular, the guys will assess the Pens' postseason potential, how they've adjusted to a new coach and several personnel changes, and what they might need to add before the NHL trade deadline. Also, Matt and Alan look into the strong season for RMU, which is in line to win its first regular-season conference championship in 11 years of Division I play.

City of Champions Radio is back for the new year, and the first topic is the offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Host Matt Gajtka welcomes sports reporter Matthew Peaslee to the network for the latest Burgh Brew Interview, focusing on what the Bucs have done to improve themselves heading into 2015. Is the starting rotation better with the re-additions of Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett? Should there be any other moves to enhance the offense? Can Francisco Cervelli provide enough value at the catcher's spot to soften the blow of losing Russell Martin? Is Pittsburgh now a destination for premier free agents? What has to happen for the Pirates to be a division winner this year? Matt and Matthew will attempt to answer these questions and more on the Burgh Brew Interview!