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In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk about Phil Kessel trade, the Brandon Tanev signing, Mike Sullivan's contract status, MLB in London, and the future of Felipe Vazquez in Pittsburgh

Penguins GM Jim Rutherford just gave a ringing endorsement to Teddy Blueger. Say...what happened to the last guy who got those types of kind words?

Tribune Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me to talk about the Phil Kessel trade, what Jim Rutherford may do next, and how new forward Alex Galchenyuk will fit within the lineup.

Sidney Crosby is notorious for tweaking one thing about his game every year to make himself better. I've got an idea as to what he can do in 2019-'20.

There are few guys more friendly in the Steelers locker room than Jerald Hawkins. And there a few guys who have had less of a chance to show their skills. The offensive lineman is hoping that changes in 2019.

Pitt basketball legend Sam Clancy was elected to the Panthers Athletics Hall of Class of 2019. He joined me to talk about his time in Oakland and how he transitioned from a hoops standout into an NFL defensive lineman

Trevor Williams isn't the only person making a return tonight at PNC Park. And that could be good news for the Pirates.

Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders! It's our weekly fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. Tons of baseball talk. Penguins discussion leads the way for fantasy hockey. Recapping the U.S. Open fantasy golf results. And NBA chaos too!

For the 2019 Pirates....If not now, when?

Local praise of Penguins' acquisition Dominik Kahun seems to be pretty high. Is it deserved? David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune and 670 "The Score" seems to think so.