The Scoop

The Penguins hosted the U.S. women’s national team for a unique joint training camp with Team Canada at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex from Nov. 4-10. Team USA forwards and Olympic gold medalists Kendall Coyne Schofield and Kelly Pannek joined Michelle Crechiolo for this latest edition of The Scoop Podcast presented by PPG.

Jon Taglianetti was meant to be a Penguin. The son of former NHL player and two-time Stanley Cup champion in Pittsburgh Peter Taglianetti, Jon has been a member of the team’s equipment staff for the past 13 seasons. Over that time Taglianetti has gone from a part-time helper in high school to the associate head equipment manager. He shared some of his experiences from inside the locker room on with Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on the latest edition of The Scoop Podcast presented by PPG.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be behind-the-scenes of the Pittsburgh Penguins? The crew from the Emmy Award-winning In The Room show have seen it all. Two of the show’s producers, Jon Otte and Andrew McIntyre, share their insights and stories with Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo for the latest episode of The Scoop Podcast.

Hockey season is back. And so is The Scoop Podcast with Josh Getzoff, Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo. The trio begin the second season of The Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG, with new Penguins winger Alex Galchenyuk. He shares his thoughts on playing for the Penguins, returning to the city in which he was drafted and growing up as a globe trotter.

With the 2019-2020 season getting closer, Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo are joined by former Penguin and AT&T SportsNet and Penguins Radio Network analyst, Colby Armstrong. The trio discuss the busy off-season of change for the Penguins and how the group sets up heading into the year, while also diving into the many upcoming theme nights scheduled for home games at PPG Paints Arena this season.

Pens director of amateur scouting Patrik Allvin joins Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan to discuss the 2019 NHL Draft, life as a scout, the team’s philosophy and strategy at evaluating talent and shares funny stories of life on the road on the 11th episode of The Scoop podcast.

Jen Bullano Ridgley joins Michelle Crechiolo and Sam Kasan on this edition of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Highlights include:

-Jen takes us through her schedule during practice and game days.

-Jen explains how she manages the players’ schedules and media obligations for the season.

-Sam, Michelle, and Jen talk about working with players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel.

-Jen outlines her professional journey from the Walt Disney Company to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

-Jen shares advice she received from former Penguins General Manager Ray Shero and Penguins Vice President of Communications Tom McMillan.

-Jen discusses how she has overcome challenges as a woman in professional sports.

Pens center Evgeni Malkin joins Sam Kasan to recap his incredible 13-year NHL career that includes three Stanley Cups, two scoring titles, an MVP, playoff MVP and reaching 1,000-career points on the ninth episode of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Matt Murray joins Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo on the eighth episode of the Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Highlights include:

-Matt reflecting back on the first time he played goalie as a kid

-Talking about why he wanted to be a goalie and the mental part of it

-Breaking down his sense of style and interest in fashion

-Getting into his obsession with HGTV

-Ranking movies and Matt’s love for Miracle

-How he stays busy by taking college courses, cooking classes and piano lessons

-The inspiration behind starting his charity program, “Saves MATTer”

Jake Guentzel and his father Mike join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on the seventh episode of the Scoop presented by Point Park University. Michelle Crechiolo appears later in the show to talk about Jake’s superstitions and visiting him this summer in Minnesota.