Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Since the year 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won three Stanley Cup championships, and we're naming some players who helped them win those titles! Patrick and Hunter continue the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s on today's episode, and this edition features six players who helped the Penguins win three Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017. They remember the veteran leadership provided by Billy Guerin and Sergei Gonchar in 2009, Max Talbot's heroics in game seven in 2009, Matt Murray's generational run in 2016 and 2017, Jake Guentzel's introduction to the hockey world, and of course, the K in the HBK Line, Phil Kessel! Finally, it's a Thursday edition of Fan Take Friday, where they get your thoughts on prospects, the rebuilding process, and more! 

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As the saga of the Penguins’ ownership continues, another name has emerged as a potential buyer of the team. Hunter and Patrick dive into the reports that the Hoffmann Family has been linked to the team as a possible buyer from Fenway Sports Group. They look at the reported cost, what the Hoffmann Family owns, including the ECHL’s Florida Everglades, and what it could mean for the team’s future. Then, Penguins’ forward Bryan Rust has been extended an invite to Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp, but does he have a shot at making the roster? Finally, to close out the show, changes are coming to the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast booth, they share their thoughts on who will call games this season. 

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The Penguins have a lot of question marks heading into the 2025-26 season, including several players who could have big years or regressive years. Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about some of the Penguins' boom or bust candidates for the upcoming season. They begin with goaltender Tristan Jarry; can he have a bounce-back year after a strong finish, or is he the goalie we all think that he is? They also look at defenseman Ryan Graves and whether or not a new coaching staff can bring him some kind of success, and two of the rookies who had big finishes to the year. Finally, the Nailers have hired Ryan Papaioannou as their 21st head coach, and he comes with a pretty sterling track record of development. 

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We’re continuing the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s today, and we’re remembering five players who gave us the best memories of the last 25 years! Hunter and Patrick start the show off talking about two massive moments from the last 25 years, including Bryan Rust’s game seven heroics and Jordan Staal’s MASSIVE shorthanded goal in 2009. Then they remember Nick Bonino ending the Caps’ season, Chris Kunitz sending the Penguins back to the finals, and Patric Hornqvist winning the Stanley Cup! Finally, it’s Frida,y and that means another round of Fan Take Friday!

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Locked On NHL is putting together its Top 100 NHL Players going into 2025-26, so we're doing our Top 5 Penguins in 2025-26! Patrick and Hunter begin the show with the obvious: the number one Penguins going into 2025-26 is captain Sidney Crosby. They also discuss who rounds out the rest of the top five, including Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, or even Kris Letang. To close out the show, they take a look back at the career of Chad Ruhwedel, who announced his retirement earlier this week. 

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The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t expectations heading into the 2025-26 season. Hunter and Patrick take a look at the Penguins’ roster and how there is still potential there for them to be better than expected. After that, they discuss several players who will have something to prove this season including Philip Tomasino, Matt Dumba, Evegni Malkin, and others. Finally, the Champions Hockey League in Europe is making big changes to 3-on-3 OT and that means it’s time to imagine some rule changes we would want to see the NHL adopt.

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The Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s continues today, and we’re gonna remember some of our favorites! Patrick and Hunter continue their Top 25 of the 2000s, and today’s edition is remembering some dudes that we just like who played for the team in the past 25 years. They go over Martin Straka’s amazing few seasons, how Mark Recchi helped Sidney Crosby learn to be a professional, the speed of Carl Hagelin, and more! Then, to close out the show, it’s another Fan Take Friday, Patrick and Hunter answer your questions and react to your hot takes, including one prediction that has the Penguins in the playoffs!

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It’s a holiday in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby’s birthday! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing what the expectations are for captain Sidney Crosby as he prepares for his 20th season and his age-38 season. Then, to celebrate the greatness of the captain, they dive into some of their favorite memories, moments, and milestones for Crosby. They include the Golden Goal, memorable playoff goals, Stanley Cup game-winners, and when he solidified himself as a top-five all-time player. 

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Sidney Crosby will represent Team Canada on the world's stage once again in 2026, but is this it for Captain Canada? Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the Team Canada Olympic Orientation Camp list, which obviously includes Penguins' Captain Sidney Crosby, but is this it for the captain on the biggest stage? They also talk about how this is a period in his career where it's no longer about the accolades and about leaving the game better than when he entered it. Then, the Toronto Maple Leafs settled their arbitration with forward Nick Robertson, but could he still be a trade target for the Penguins? They discuss the pros and cons of trying to acquire the young forward. Finally, they give you a recap of the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase and how the Penguins' prospects performed. 

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We continue the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with an interesting wrinkle: Remembering guys who played here but not for very long! Hunter and Patrick begin the show continuing their Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with some players who didn’t spend a lot of time with the Penguins, but certainly made an impact. They discuss players like Patrick Marleau, Gary Roberts, Douglass Murray, and more! Finally, it’s Fan Take Friday and it’s the Evgeni Malkin edition! They discuss some of their favorite Malkin moments, his place in history, and everything else!

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