Jason Mackey lost his dog today. Poni is worried about the future for his dogs. And what happens if an owner dies before their pet? Poni claims his sister has 19 cats. We moved on to the Pirates – what kind of move should they make? Should they be protecting their prospects? One Pirates insider thinks there are ways to achieve addition by subtraction at the deadline if they move a few guys on their major league roster. Is there a chance the Pirates actually trade Aroldis Chapman at the deadline? The projected deadline moves seem bleak.

How do callers feel about where the Pirates are right now? One claimed their neighbor had 60+ cats.

Tomorrow is the inaugural Fan producer hotdog eating contest. Harry Callas is the heavy favorite.

We moved on to the Pirates – what kind of move should they make? Should they be protecting their prospects? One Pirates insider thinks there are ways to achieve addition by subtraction at the deadline if they move a few guys on their major league roster. Is there a chance the Pirates actually trade Aroldis Chapman at the deadline? The projected deadline moves seem bleak.

Jason Mackey lost his dog today. Poni is worried about the future for his dogs. And what happens if an owner dies before their pet? Poni claims his sister has 19 cats.

More fallout from the first day of free agency and the lack of moves from the Penguins. Are all three major Pittsburgh teams basically at the same level? All of them in the spot where they aren’t bad, but aren’t good and at-best are fringe playoff teams. Is it interesting that Sidney Crosby hasn’t signed an extension yet? It seems like there is a lack of faith in this team’s ability to win – what does that say to the captain?

The Penguins have signed Sebastian Aho, but the guys warned listeners to not get your hopes up because it’s the bad one.

HOCKEY TALK! Former Penguins TV/radio voice Steve Mears is on his way to Columbus for a gig with the Blue Jackets. Are the Penguins going to simulcast games on radio and TV? How well does that work? The guys think it sucks and it makes things more difficult for the broadcaster. Are networks going too cheap and making the production suffer?

Former Penguins TV/radio voice Steve Mears is on his way to Columbus for a gig with the Blue Jackets. Are the Penguins going to simulcast games on radio and TV? How well does that work? The guys think it sucks and it makes things more difficult for the broadcaster. Are networks going too cheap and making the production suffer?

More fallout from the first day of free agency and the lack of moves from the Penguins. Are all three major Pittsburgh teams basically at the same level? All of them in the spot where they aren’t bad, but aren’t good and at-best are fringe playoff teams. Is it interesting that Sidney Crosby hasn’t signed an extension yet? It seems like there is a lack of faith in this team’s ability to win – what does that say to the captain?

PM Team FULL Show 7-1-24

Last off-season, Kyle Dubas made a very win-now move by trading for Erik Karlsson. Now, he’s changing his tune. Do you still have faith that he can turn around this situation? How can the Penguins become younger and hungrier? Can they win another title with Sidney Crosby? When is the next time the Penguins will be a contender? How will the final years of the core play out?

Callers gave their take on today’s moves by the Penguins.

GIVEAWAY.

Steven Stamkos moves on to Nashville.

Last off-season, Kyle Dubas made a very win-now move by trading for Erik Karlsson. Now, he’s changing his tune. Do you still have faith that he can turn around this situation? How can the Penguins become younger and hungrier? Can they win another title with Sidney Crosby? When is the next time the Penguins will be a contender? How will the final years of the core play out?