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Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Hunter Hodies, Locked On Podcast Network, patrick damp

Locked On Penguins podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Hunter Hodies, a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s The Spun, and Patrick Damp, a former player, digital producer at KDKA-TV News, and author of the Penguins Perspectives column on KDKA.com, the Locked On Penguins podcast provides your daily Penguins fix with

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00:31:18

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is going international...

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2025/06/17

The NHL and IIHF announced the first six players for the countries headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada. Hunter and Patrick begin the Tuesday edition of Locked On Penguins, talking about how it's no surprise that Crosby was one of the first six players named and how this might be his final Olympic Games as a player. Then, they look at the rest of the first six rosters and how this can be one of the best Olympic hockey tournaments of all time

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00:30:42

Why the Penguins should be in on ANOTHER college...

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2025/06/16

Last summer, the Penguins surprised everyone by acquiring Ruter McGroarty; this summer, they have a chance to do something similar. Patrick and Hunter begin the Monday edition by discussing why the Pengins should be interested in Tampa Bay prospect, and Hobey Baker winner, Isaac Howard. They get into what it would cost, how Howard would fit into the Penguins' system, and why he is exactly the type of young player that they need. Then, over the weekend, the Penguins announced they had signed

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00:35:43

FAN TAKE FRIDAY: Could Fleury be the Penguins' future...

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2025/06/13

Fan Take Friday is back and that means it is time to react to your hot takes! Hunter and Patrick react to your hot takes and answer your questions, including who will be traded this offseason, where the Penguins will pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and talk about how a former franchise great could come back as a coach one day. Finally, they end the show with their reactions to what was an instant classic in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is

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00:31:16

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out...

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2025/06/12

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack

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00:30:11

Is Fenway Sports Group looking to SELL the Penguins?

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2025/06/12

Conflicting reports about interested parties, what's for sale, and who could be interested in buying the Penguins continue to develop. Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the latest in the saga surrounding Fenway Sports Group, the Penguins, the Lemieux Group, and what's actually going on with the franchise. They dive into reports from both national and local writers about where the Penguins currently stand when it comes to ownership. Then, June 12 is a special day in Penguins' history - the

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00:31:21

Penguins head coach Dan Muse gives a STRONG first...

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2025/06/11

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a new coach in Dan Muse and he introduced himself to the media on Wednesday. Hunter and Patrick give their takeaways from his introductory press conference and how he continues to impress, but the actions have to meet the words. Then, a bombshell report from Pierre LeBrun states that Mario Lemieux and his ownership group are potentially exploring re-acquiring the team from Fenway Sports Group. They break down what it would mean for the Penguins and whether or not it's a

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00:30:26

Could the Penguins TRADE UP in the 2025 NHL Draft?

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2025/06/10

Kyle Dubas has his sights set on a big-time power forward in the NHL Draft, but he's a top five prospect. How can the Penguins get him? Hunter and Patrick discuss that possibility (even though it's low) to start Tuesday's episode. They discuss the interest that Dubas has in Martone even though he may be out of reach. The two discuss whether Dubas can find a trade partner for him if he starts sliding in the draft. After that, Hunter and Pat continue their season in review series with Phillip

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00:29:45

Could the Penguins make a SPLASHY trade this offseason?

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2025/06/09

Kyle Dubas reinforced his desire to trade for and sign young RFAs this summer that could be part of the Penguins’ long-term future, so who could they be? Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing Dubas’s comments to a couple of reporters as well as which players he might have been referring to that could be available this offseason. Then, they revisit the idea of trading for Vegas defenseman Nicholas Hague because some of the numbers could be a warning sign. Finally, with two games in the books,

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00:31:14

What qualifies as "success" for Dan Muse, the...

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2025/06/06

With Dan Muse hired, now it's time to discuss what would qualify as a successful run as the next Pittsburgh Penguins head coach. Patrick and Hunter close out the week talking about what Dan Muse will have to do during his time as the Penguins' head coach in order to call it a success. A lot of it will be contingent upon making sure the young players go from prospects to regular NHL contributors, as well as keeping the veterans happy. Then, with three weeks to go until the 2025 NHL Draft, they begin

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00:31:10

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here

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2025/06/05

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin'

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00:28:28

Who will join the Penguins new head coach Dan Muse on...

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2025/06/05

Now that the Penguins have their head coach, who will be joining him on the bench next season? Patrick and Hunter begin the episode talking about how Mike Sullivan has taken two coaches with him to New York, leaving Dan Muse with an empty bench. They discuss how it was probably time for a full reset, as well as who could be candidates to join Muse's staff next year. Then, reports came out on Wednesday that Penguins' prospect Vasily Ponomarev had his rights traded in the KHL. While it may seem like

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00:27:41

BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Penguins hire Dan Muse as...

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2025/06/04

The wait has come to an end - the Penguins have hired Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in franchise history. Patrick and Hunter begin the show answering the question that many Penguins fans have on their minds today: "Who is Dan Muse?" They talk about his experience, his background, and his track record developing young players, specifically with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Then, they dive into what this hire means for the franchise, the rebuild, and the

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00:32:00

Should the Penguins call Vegas for an upgrade on...

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2025/06/03

The Penguins have quite a few needs this offseason, chief among them is defense, and there's a Western Conference team that could help. Patrick and Hunter open the show by talking about defensemen, who the Penguins could or should have an interest in this off-season to upgrade their blue line. First, they talk about Nicholas Hague, who is reportedly on the trade block in Vegas and would be a good fit for both the present and the future. Then they discuss a couple of names, including Ryan Lindgren

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00:27:31

Kyle Dubas MUST get this coach hiring right for the...

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2025/06/02

Kyle Dubas's self-imposed June 1 deadline to hire a coach has come and gone without a hire, now the pressure is on. Patrick and Hunter begin this episode discussing how, with the deadline to hire a coach behind us, it becomes even more of a consequential hire. Dubas now has to absolutely get this right, considering his plan to transition this team into its next era. After that, they talk about Russian forward Mikhail Ilyin signing his entry-level contract and how this could be another late-round gem

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00:31:03

Remembering Penguins and Red Wings Stanley Cup Final...

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2025/05/30

For the first time since 2008-2009, we've got a repeat Stanley Cup Final, so let's remember when the Penguins and Red Wings put on an epic two years! Patrick begins the episode talking about how, for the first time since 2008-2009, we've got a Stanley Cup Final rematch. He draws on the parallels between the 2009 Penguins and Red Wings and the 2025 Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Then, some reports have come out that DJ Smith is still in the mix for the Penguins' head coaching job. He dives

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00:31:45

NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The...

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2025/05/29

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennett in the postseason! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances

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00:27:08

Is Penguins' forward Bryan Rust on the TRADE BLOCK?

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2025/05/29

Bryan Rust's no-trade clause expires on July 1, so should the Penguins explore a trade? Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing a potential Bryan Rust trade and whether or not it's worth it for the franchise. They talk about how, while he may be a fan and locker room favorite, a trade could bring them a windfall, but would that help the retooling? Then, they take a look at the small sample size from defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and what they need to see from him next season. Finally, it was

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00:30:38

How the Penguins and Dubas can WIN this rebuilding...

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2025/05/28

We've talked a lot about the Penguins being in transition, rebuilding, retooling, whatever, but what does success actually look like? Patrick opens the show discussing what the timeline could and should look like for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins to get out of this transitional period and back into not just the playoff picture, but Stanley Cup contention. Then, while pending UFA Mitch Marner hasn't been directly linked to the Penguins, it's pretty easy to see a connection between the two. However,

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00:30:48

Penguins reportedly pursuing a BIG Russian free agent!

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2025/05/27

As the Penguins continue with an eye toward the future, they're reportedly looking into a pretty talented Russian free agent. Patrick and Hunter discuss the reports that the Penguins are in the running to sign KHL star Maxim Shabonov. They dive into his numbers, his tape, and why the Penguins might actually be a desirable location for the KHL forward. Then, they bring you the latest on the Penguins' coaching search, including how one candidate stands out above the rest. Finally, with the conference

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00:31:59

FAN TAKE FRIDAY: Would you take Evgeni Malkin or Alex...

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2025/05/23

Welcome to the first edition of Fan Take Friday where we react to your hot takes! Before Hunter and Patrick get into your takes, we start with the stunning upset of Team Canada at the hands of Denmark at the World Championships on Thursday. Then, it's time to react to some takes. First, if you could go back in time, knowing what you know how, who would you take: Alex Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin? They then discuss Geno's favorite goal, some offseason shenanigans, and so much more!Support Us By

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