It’s a Fan Take Friday edition of Locked On Penguins, and we’re going over the best games of all time, breaking the shootout curse, and much more! Hunter and Patrick begin the Friday edition of Locked On Penguins by discussing a question from a listener: What are some of the best Penguins regular-season games they wish they could have been in the building for? (1:00) Then, they talk about the shootout curse and how the Penguins can break it this year, whether the Penguins will return to the playoffs, and who they’ll play on a hypothetical playoff run. (11:30) Finally, they talk about Sergei Murashov’s expectations and some needs on the trade market! (20:15)

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The Penguins appear to have just one spot open at forward and multiple players vying for that spot, so who gets it? Patrick and Hunter begin the Thursday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast by concluding their Penguins Positional Previews series by discussing which of several forwards will claim the 12th spot, and whether the Penguins carry up to 14 forwards on the NHL roster this season. (0:00) Then, with a shortened preseason and training camp just a week away, each day carries new significance for the players who are trying to make the opening night roster. They go through the big dates during training camp and talk about which games will be the most important. (13:14) Finally, Phil and Amanda Kessel are heading to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. They reminisce on Phil's time as a Pittsburgh Penguin and remind people what an absolute force Amanda was as a player. (25:54)

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The Locked On Penguins Positional Previews continue with a look at the forwards who are expected to make the opening night roster! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by continuing their preview of position groups. (1:30) Today, they’re doing the first of a two-part preview of the forwards. They start with the top-six, which appears to be pretty set in stone, so what are the expectations for this group going into the season? Then, they look at the bottom six, five of which are locks to make the roster on opening night, but with one spot open, and several forwards vying for that spot, who gets it? (13:05) Finally, captain Sidney Crosby spoke at media day about a potential extension. When will he sign, and how much money and what term will it include? (19:30)

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It's official! The Penguins' prospects are heading to Detroit this weekend for the annual prospects challenge, and we'll get our first look at some of the newest draft picks! Patrick and Hunter begin the Tuesday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast by taking a look at the Penguins' 27-man prospect challenge roster, which includes some 2026 NHL Draft picks, some long-term prospects, and even a couple of players who already have NHL experience under their belts. (0:00) Then, they continue the Penguins Positional Previews by taking a look at the newcomers on the blue line. They go over who the Penguins signed and/or traded for this summer, where they fit, and what the expectation is for them this season. (13:49) Finally, they continue the discussion about the defense by looking at the players who will be back this year, including Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, and Sam Girard. They also talk about how, despite finding success in the AHL last season, one top prospect may begin the season in Wilkes-Barre. (21:57)  

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With training camp just about a week away, it’s time to take a look at the players who will be vying for spots on the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins! Hunter and Patrick begin the Monday edition of Locked On Penguins by breaking down all of the goaltenders in the system, and they start with the NHL guys. (1:30) With Sergei Murashov expected to make the team and begin his NHL journey, he’ll be competing with Arturs Silovs, who signed a one-year prove-it deal. Who will take the reins this year? Then, they pop down to Wilkes-Barre to talk about two goalies who might not be getting enough attention: Taylor Gauthier and Joel Blomqvist. (13:45) While Murashov stole the headlines last year, Blomqvist put together a quietly solid campaign. Behind him is Gauthier, who has consistently been one of the better ECHL goalies. Finally, the Everblades’ partnership with the Penguins begins this year, and in net, a veteran legend in Cam Johnson will mentor the next guy, Gabriel D’Aigle. (22:20)

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It's another Fan Take Friday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, and we're talking about which numbers could soon be retired in the franchise! Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday show with another Fan Take Friday question, this time asking which of the Penguins' current and former stars could see their numbers retired in the future. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin near-certain to have their numbers retired, they lay out the cases for and against Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fleury. (0:00) Then, in the second segment, they react to some hot takes, including an even bigger year for Erik Karlsson and whether Ville Koivunen will make the team straight out of training camp. (12:44) Finally, they finish the show by discussing their predictions for the opening night lineup, and some of their favorite upcoming Penguins promotions. (23:23) 

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The Penguins made six picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft this past June, and if you missed it, we’re getting you caught up! (1:00) Hunter and Patrick begin the Thursday edition of Locked On Penguins with the Summer Catch-Up Series! Today, they’re taking a look at all of the Penguins’ draft picks from the 2026 draft. First, they give you the rundown of the six picks, where they were taken, and why the Penguins were unable to move up on night one. Then, they break down the majority of the picks, (12:45) including Pierce Mbyui, Tomas Galvas, and others. The show ends with the main attraction: the first two picks of the draft, the twins, Liam and Markus Ruck. They discuss where they fit in, their timeline, and why the Penguins selected them. (21:50)

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The Penguins weren't just busy making trades and free agency signings this summer; they also re-signed A LOT of players, too. Patrick Damp and Hunter Hodies continue the Locked On Penguins Summer Catch-Up Series on the Wednesday episode by discussing the re-signings that were made by the Penguins' front office this summer. They begin the episode with an all-second-line discussion, going over the re-signings of Evgeni Malkin, Egor Chinakhov, and Tommy Novak. All three forwards had big years in 2025-26, so are they poised to repeat that success? They talk about how they think they're poised for another big year. (0:00) Then, they talk about the head-scratching re-signing of Ville Koivunen to an 8-year, $4 million per year contract. While it's a calculated risk for the Penguins, it still leaves the Penguins with more questions than answers. They also discuss goaltender Arturs Silovs and forward Connor Dewar. (14:36) Finally, with the big guns returning for another year, what is the expectation for Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson, and Kris Letang in 2026-27? They talk mostly about how Kris Letang can rebound from a disappointing 2025-26 season. (25:52) 

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The Penguins were very busy this offseason, and if you tuned out over the summer, we’re getting you caught up on all of the moves the team made! (1:30) Hunter and Patrick begin the Tuesday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast with the beginning of their Summer Catch-Up Series and take a look at the new forwards and defensemen they brought in. They start by looking at two young defensemen the Penguins traded for and signed, and at where Kaden Korczak and Declan Carlile will fit into the defensive group. Then, they go over some of the forwards the Penguins now have at their disposal, and how it will be a very competitive camp because they have A LOT of forwards. (14:30) Finally, Mario Lemieux sold off his remaining shares in the Penguins, so what does that mean for his involvement with the franchise? (20:15) Finally, SportsNet Pittsburgh welcomed in a brand-new rinkside reporter, and she’s got a Pittsburgh connection! (24:10)

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Everyone is excited for Sergei Murashov to become a full-time NHL goaltender, but with expectations high, what is a realistic ceiling? Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast with a fun Fan Take Friday suggestion about the NHL's point system. One listener suggested the league pick up the three-point standings system, but Hunter and Patrick have a better idea of how you can make games more meaningful and fix the standings. (0:00) Then, plenty of listeners are excited for Sergei Murashov as well as having high expectations for the rookie goaltender, but what is a realistic first full season in the NHL? (14:12) Finally, the excitement for year two Ben Kindel is through the roof, but like Murashov, what is a realistic expectation rather than a pie-in-the-sky ideal situation? (25:37)

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