Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Locked On Penguins is back and just in time for the NFL Kickoff and the Western Conference Final. Hunter dives into the latest speculation surrounding Matt Murray and how the Penguins and Oilers were talking about a potential deal for him. Hunter touches on the asking price GMJR is looking at in return for Murray and he also ponders what the most realistic return the Penguins will get for Murray. Hunter also touches on the ZAR potential trade and why it would be a bad idea to move him with how good of a defensive presence he is. Then, Hunter gets into Darren Dreger talking about the Kris Letang situation, as well as previewing the rest of the Tampa Bay-New York series as Tampa is now up 2-0. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins!

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The Penguins surprisingly inked defenseman Juuso Riikola to a two-year deal last weekend and Hunter is back on Locked On Penguins this week to talk all about that deal and what could come next. Can he finally play in the lineup full-time for Jack Johnson? What happens now with the very, very crowded blue-line that the Penguins have? These are all questions Hunter tries to answer, plus what did GMJR likely promise RIikola in their negotiations? Hunter gets into that, plus the Kris Letang article that came out yesterday on The Athletic. Hunter talks about how it would make no sense to trade Letang right after they made the Penguins made their move to get Kasperi Kapanen, plus has a message for all of the people who still under-appreciate Kris Letang in the Penguins fanbase. All that, plus more on this episode of Locked On Penguins.

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With free agency and trade season upon us, the TSN Trade Bait Board is out and Hunter brings Jeff (LetangCult on Twitter) back on to talk about some of the players on that board for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Which players could the Penguins realistically go after? What player on the list would be the dream acquisition? (Hint hint, it's a Winnipeg player). What players should they stay away from? They get into all of that, plus what Jeff would want back in a Matt Murray trade and who he'd go after in free agency, on this episode of Locked On Penguins.

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Today is a very special episode of Locked On Penguins as Hunter is joined by Jon Chik of Locked on Rangers to discuss their hiring of former Penguins assistant coach Jacques Martin. Hunter talks about Martin's defensive impact and the scheme he likes to run, as well as how he'll fit in with the Rangers coaching staff. The two then discuss the goaltending market and free agency as it's sure to be wild. Will teams spend less this offseason due to the flat cap? The two ponder that question, plus talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how we're getting at least one Game 7 in this second round. Finally, they touch on the awful playoff commercials that have been playing and how overplayed they've become.

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There was some big news that came down today for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hunter is back to break it all down. Todd Reirden and Mike Vellucci have been hired as the two new assistant coaches to Mike Sullivan's staff and Hunter goes into what their duties will be behind the bench. Will Reirden's power play be as lethal as it was when he was here the first time? Plus, what will the alignment look like? Hunter dives into that, plus how Vellucci could one day be replacing Mike Sullivan or getting a head coaching gig somewhere else as he's done great work. Finally, Hunter touches on the couple playoff games from last night and how Vancouver was somehow able to force a Game 6 against Vegas.

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby underwent surgery on his wrist today and Hunter is back on Locked On Penguins to give the details about that and how long the recovery time is. That definitely explains why Crosby was not at training camp for much of the return to play and why he didn't look normal during the series against Montreal. Hunter also touches on Elliotte Friedman's 31 Thoughts Podcast and how Friedman aid he doesn't think Jack Johnson is available for reasons that are out of this world bad. Hunter also gives his thoughts on what Jim Rutherford had to say on Pierre Lebrun and Scott Burnside's podcast on The Athletic today as he touched on the trade, the goaltending, the core, etc. Could there still be a core player moved? Which goaltender has he likely received a couple offers for? It's all in here for this episode of Locked On Penguins.

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There was some Penguins news that came in over the weekend and Hunter is back on Locked On Penguins to break it all down. Chad Ruhwedel signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him on the team for a couple more seasons. Is he good enough to play a full season as the number 6 defenseman or should the team look to upgrade over him? Hunter ponders that, plus also talks about Evgeni Malkin being awarded the team MVP by the players again. Hunter also goes into some comments from Jim Rutherford to Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and how there could be some major changes coming to the third line. Finally, Hunter touches on the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how they've been not that exciting so far.

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We're talking more about the big trade that happened on Tuesday and Jesse Marshall from The Athletic comes back on Locked On Penguins to dive into all of it with Hunter. They discuss why the cost to acquire was still bad from Jim Rutherford, plus how he wouldn't have made a difference against the Canadiens in this years playoff series. They also touch on if there's a way that the trade could be really worth it next season if he produces well enough next to Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel. Also, what's the biggest question mark going forward, besides the goaltending trade that's coming? Jesse answers that, plus much more in this episode of Locked On Penguins.

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An unexpected trade occurred today with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hunter is here to break it all down on Locked On Penguins. He touches on Kasperi Kapanen and why he's not a bad player to add back to the team, but at that cost? Hunter also ponders what the Penguins actually could've gotten back for the 15th overall pick and Filip Hallander if they had actually used it right. Plus, is it time for Jim Rutherford to potentially step down? It's been a few years of just mostly bad acquisitions and just winging it without any true plan and Hunter dives into that as well.

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Another weekday means another episode and Hunter is back today to break down the Penguins new college free agent signing in Josh Maniscalo. Hunter touches on his scouting report and what he would bring to the team, plus tells the audience what he's heard from a couple of people regarding his game. Could he be on the team as fast as John Marino? Only time will tell there. Then, Hunter goes into Josh Yohe's article about the goaltending situation surrounding the Penguins. Josh spoke to GMJR for a story and he confirmed that there's already been a bunch of interest in both of the Penguin goaltenders. What package could the team get in return for Matt Murray? Hunter touches on that, plus much more, on this episode of Locked On Penguins.

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