This week on Goalie Hugs:

• Dany's back (and his audio was funky for a bit, sorry for that).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins: Are they back too?
• Listener questions! (Is it time for Michael DiPietro in Boston?)
• It's winter in the northern hemisphere, but is it really classic?
• Lanci predicted the 2027 Winter Classic location (and it's official now).
• Analyzing the 2026 Winter Games U.S. and Canadian men's rosters.
• Is Gavin McKenna still No. 1 after the 2026 IIHF World Juniors?
• Some Heated Rivalry thoughts.