Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Jason Robertson officially re-signed with the Dallas Stars on a one-year deal, so who will the Penguins' next target be this summer? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the news that Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars agreed to a one-year deal, meaning the biggest fish is off the market. So, who do the Penguins target next? One potential reclamation project out of Seattle could be on their radar, but will the cost be too high? (0:00) While we still have an entire season and trade deadline to go, Patrick and Hunter take a look at some of the Penguins' pending unrestricted free agents for next summer and talk about who they think might stay, who might be traded, and who they may just let walk in free agency. (13:40) Finally, the Penguins and the Mario Lemieux Foundation may have let it slip that the Penguins are going in a different direction when it comes to alternate jerseys this year, but will they be popular...not to these two co-hosts. (25:28) 

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The Penguins have several players hoping to make the jump to full-time NHL action this season, but who has the highest ceiling? Hunter and Patrick begin the Monday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast by rounding out their top 10 prospect ranking. (1:50) They discuss the likes of Will Horcoff, Bill Zonnon, and Rutger McGroarty. How can they continue to develop and eventually become regular NHL contributors? Then, the top two prospects in the system have a lot of expectations placed upon them. (15:04) One could be a top-pairing defenseman, and the other could be a franchise goaltender, but will they reach that potential? Finally, with Hunter back on the show, he gives some thoughts on the Penguins’ 2026-27 regular-season schedule! (24:05)

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The Penguins made it official this week - the Wheeling Nailers are no longer the team's ECHL affiliate, and they now join up with the Florida Everblades. In a solo episode this Friday, Patrick begins the show by addressing and discussing the Penguins and the Hoffmann Family's decision to end their ECHL affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers and begin their relationship with the Florida Everblades. Patrick goes over why this happened, what it means for the future, and reflects on his time with the Nailers. (0:00) Then, on the same day as the affiliation announcement, the 2026-27 regular-season schedule was released in full. Patrick gives some thoughts on key dates, key matchups, and more. (12:10) Finally, it's another Fan Take Friday, and despite it being July, it's an all-hockey edition of FTF. Patrick takes questions on the surplus of forwards, why one young player may be a better fit than Jason Robertson, and so much more! (22:03) 

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As we wait for the release of the complete 2026-27 NHL schedule, we do know how it will begin for the Penguins...in Philadelphia. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the first release of the NHL schedule, which will see the Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers on opening night, the Montreal Canadiens in the home opener at PPG Paints Arena, and then they'll be the Washington Capitals' opponent for their opening night. (0:00) Then, the Penguins made it official on Wednesday, announcing the hiring of Brandon Pridham as Hockey Operations Consultant. They discuss why this is a good hire and what it means for the future of the Penguins' front office. (11:39) Finally, because it's July and the draft is behind us, it's time to take a look at the top 10 prospects in the Penguins' system, beginning with 10 through 6. (18:35) 

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The Penguins have made some moves to start this week, including settling on a contract with an RFA and adding to their front office. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing the two-year deal the Penguins have signed forward Nick Robertson to, whether it’s a solid deal, and what it means for his place in the organization moving forward. (1:30) Then, they dive into where they think Robertson will fit in the Penguins’ lineup and how, with this new contract, it’s time for him to start moving up the lineup and developing into a consistent offensive contributor. (10:03) Finally, they’re beginning a countdown of the top 10 prospects in the Penguins’ system with some honorable mentions. (17:30) They also briefly touch upon the breaking news that the Penguins have hired Brandon Pridham after he left the Toronto Maple Leafs. (25:15) 

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The Penguins will have two young goalies when the 2026-27 season begins, so what are the expectations for both of them? Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday edition of Locked On Penguins by taking a look at both Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov, both of whom are expected to be on the NHL roster when the season begins in September. What are the expectations for both of them, who will take the starting job, and does another young goalie in Joel Blomqvist factor into any of this? (0:00) Then, one of the Penguins' 2026 draft picks, Tomas Galvis, signed his entry-level deal. While he's expected to return to Czechia next season, the Penguins are hoping this is another young, second-round defenseman who can blossom into an NHL contributor. They also take a look at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton schedule for the 2026-27 season, which has a few interesting wrinkles in it! (15:30) Finally, it's Fan Take Friday once again, and they're reacting to your answers to the question of, "What are some under-the-radar moves the Penguins and Kyle Dubas can make this offseason?" (24:30) 

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We’re about a week away from the 2026-27 NHL schedule release, and rumors are that the Penguins will be center stage! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing the departure of one of the Penguins’ front-office staff members, Vukie Mpfou. (1:45) After getting the assistant GM job in Nashville, who will replace him, and will it be one of Kyle Dubas’s former mates from Toronto? Then, with just about a week to go until we get the 2026-27 schedule, it looks like the Penguins will open the season in Raleigh against the defending champions. (12:50) Finally, Elias Pettersson’s name has been linked to the Penguins once again, but does he fit in Pittsburgh? (21:45)

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Kyle Dubas had himself a busy weekend, getting several players signed for the 2026-27 season, including Egor Chinakhov! Patrick and Hunter begin offseason mode by discussing a bunch of contracts signed by the Penguins, including their biggest pending RFA, Egor Chinakhov. The forward signed a three-year, $6.25 million deal, effectively a bridge deal. They break down the terms of the deal as well as what the expectations will be for him this year now that he will have a full season with the Penguins. (0:00) Then, they touch on the re-signings of goaltenders Arturs Silovs and Joel Blomqvist, as well as David Gustafsson and Hendrix Lapierre. (11:50) Finally, newly-acquired forward Nicholas Robertson opted for arbitration; is this a bad start to his Penguins' tenure or just a player flexing his contractual rights? Plus, what are they expecting for Robertson this upcoming season? 

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The Penguins wrapped up development camp on Friday, and some prospects stood out during the multi-day camp! Hunter and Patrick close out the week by giving their thoughts on the Penguins’ development camp. (1:20) They talk about some of this year’s draft class and how they looked, some standouts, and more! Then,  a listener asked, “What is the Penguins' and Kyle Dubas’s vision?” (13:20) They dive into that question and try to figure out what, exactly, the Penguins’ medium- and long-term plan is. Finally, it’s the last Friday of daily episodes, so they take some questions and react to some hot takes in Fan Take Friday! (24:30)

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The Penguins had plenty of free agents heading into July 1, so did any of them stay? Hunter and Patrick start the Thursday edition of Locked On Penguins discussing the Penguins’ UFAs who did not re-sign with the team, whether they fit where they’re going, and whether the Penguins could’ve matched the deals they got. (1:15) Then, Anthony Mantha, as of Thursday’s recording, remains unsigned, so where will he end up, and could it be back in Pittsburgh? (13:15) Finally, Alex Ovechkin is running it back for one more year, at least, with the Capitals. They talk about him, Crosby, and Malkin, their legacies, and the state of the Metropolitan Division. (22:00)

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