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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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00:32:16

Could the Penguins look to make a splash in free agency?

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2024/06/06

We've still got about a month to go until free agency, but there are some gems the Penguins could look to sign this summer. Patrick and Hunter look at a couple of options, including a former third-overall pick. Then, with the news that a new, still unnamed Amazon documentary will follow several NHL stars this fall, who would they pick from the Penguins to be highlighted in such a documentary? Finally, the show wraps up with some sort-of news regarding the Penguins goaltending situation this

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00:31:24

Should the Penguins bring Emil Bemstrom back for next...

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2024/06/05

It was a rather unimpressive Penguins' tenure for Emil Bemstrom, and on this episode, Hunter and Patrick discuss how he performed, whether they should bring him back, and what comes next. He's the final player in the season in review series (already!) and they look at what he provided the team and what he lacked during his 24-game tenure. They also applaud Dubas for at least trying something new with a younger player before the deadline. After that, they bring back "what they'd fix about the NHL"

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00:28:23

The Penguins make goalie Tristan Jarry...

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2024/06/04

While we still wait for the Stanley Cup Final, the Penguins had some news on Tuesday regarding the status of goaltender Tristan Jarry and whether or not he'll remain with the club into next season. Patrick and Hunter discuss that, what a Jarry trade could look like, as well as some other updates regarding the Penguins' broadcast teams. Next, three CHL standouts were signed to AHL-level deals and they'll join Wilkes-Barre/Scranton next season. What does that mean for organizational depth and what is

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00:32:37

What is Penguins president Kyle Dubas's biggest...

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2024/06/03

Happy June! We're getting closer to moves being made and that's where Hunter and Patrick start Monday's show. They discuss how the offseason can finally get underway for most teams and what Kyle Dubas's first order of business should be. Hunter dives into why it should be a move for a third line center since he sees that as their biggest need for next season. Pat goes in a little bit of a different direction as he thinks Dubas will trade a player off the current team for the first move in June. They

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00:30:20

Reimagining the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL!

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2024/05/31

It's a Friday and the last day of May so in this episode Patrick and Hunter propose some fresh ideas to reinvigorate both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League as a whole! First, the boys talk about the current playoff format and what they would do to make it better for both competition's sake and ratings. Then, it's time to crack open the rulebook and make some changes. What rules would they change, get rid of, or modify? Everything from replay review to puck over the glass - it's

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00:29:22

Penguins forward Bryan Rust puts on his best villain...

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2024/05/30

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust had a lot to say during a Wednesday interview with Twitch streamer Ninja and that's where Hunter and Pat start today's episode. They discuss how Rust said the Penguins would beat the Rangers and whether he's actually right about that. They also look at whether he should've said it in the first place before diving into how he seemed to take a small shot at Todd Reirden when he was discussing the power play. They also get into his comments about how he hates the

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00:25:03

Penguins prospect Brayden Yager continues to light up...

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2024/05/29

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Brayden Yager continues to shine at the Memorial Cup and that's where Hunter and Pat start today's episode. They discuss how Moose Jaw is on to the semifinals of the Memorial Cup and how Yager played a vital role in getting them there. They analyze how great he was and compare one of his assists to some that a former Penguin had during his time. After that, they discuss another free agent target in Oliver Kylington and how he was super underrated during his career with

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00:27:29

Looking at a Penguins silly season Mitch Marner trade...

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2024/05/28

It's no secret that the Penguins' President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas is a big fan of Mitch Marner, but could one silly season proposal actually be possible to bring him to Pittsburgh? Patrick and Hunter discuss a fun three-team trade that could actually work to make Marner a Penguin. They discuss how it would work, what else would need to be done, and if it's actually necessary. Next, they take a look back on defenseman Pierre-Oliver Joseph's season, how he's matured over the past couple of

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00:29:40

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson shines at World...

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2024/05/27

Erik Karlsson was spectacular for Team Sweden in the World Championships in Prague, but can he bring some of that success with him back to Pittsburgh? Patrick and Hunter discuss what they saw from Karlsson and what they believe he did that can translate to the NHL when the Penguins are back in action this October. Next, Braden Yager also put on a show in Moose Jaw's opening game of the 2024 Memorial Cup, despite the loss. They dive into what he needs to continue to do to develop, how Moose Jaw can

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00:30:13

The Pittsburgh Penguins' bottom six needs some life,...

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2024/05/24

NHL free agency is 5 weeks away and that means it's time for another free agent profile. Hunter and Pat discuss how Dakota Joshua would be a perfect fit for the Pittsburgh Penguins if he makes it to market. They analyze how he's everything this bottom six needs, and highlight the different skills that he has in his game. They discuss what his asking price might be before moving on to Jesse Puljujarvi's season in review. Hunter and Pat look back at how he played and discuss what realistic

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00:31:08

Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves looking at a make or...

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2024/05/23

One of the Penguins' big free agency signings last summer was defenseman Ryan Graves and in his first year of a six-year deal...it was not good. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss what caused Graves to be such a disaster, what he needs to improve on, and if there is any hope at all for a bounceback. Next, with the Penguins goaltending position in flux and big decisions to be made, a quote from Bruins GM Don Sweeney could provide an opening for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins. They discuss if

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00:25:34

Have the Penguins found their next Dumoulin in Jack...

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2024/05/22

The Pittsburgh Penguins were busy on Tuesday with a few signings and that's where Hunter and Pat start Wednesday's episode. They dive into Jack St. Ivany first and look at how he played down the stretch and whether he could be on the team full-time for next year. Hunter analyzes his play in his own zone and how he reminds him of a younger Chad Ruhwedel. Pat takes it a step further and thinks he could turn into an even better former Penguins defenseman. After that, they look at the other two signings

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00:32:45

The Penguins still lack key elements seen in the...

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2024/05/21

The NHL's Conference Finals are set and all four teams have qualities that the Penguins lack. To start the show, Hunter and Pat dive into those qualities and what the Penguins can do to try and get them for next season. They discuss the Stars' depth and how deep their forward group is before looking at how the Florida Panthers have a lot of pests that can piss you off and score. They then discuss the Rangers and the quality they have that the Penguins lack before ending with the Oilers. After that,

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00:29:37

Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan tapped to lead Team...

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2024/05/20

Team USA officially has its man behind the bench for the 4 Nations Cup and the 2026 Winter Olympics and it's none other than Mike Sullivan. On this episode, Patrick and Hunter talk about why he's the only choice to lead America, despite his recent struggles with the Penguins as of late. Then, it's time to look back on the season that was for Alex Nedeljkovic and how he has likely priced himself out of Pittsburgh. Finally, the boys get ready for what should be an electric eastern conference

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00:26:17

The Penguins will officially not have a first-round...

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2024/05/17

The Pittsburgh Penguins will officially not have a first-round pick after the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers on Thursday night and that's where Hunter starts Friday's episode. It's just Hunter since Pat is away but the show must go on. He discusses how it's not that big of a deal that the Penguins didn't get a first-round pick and details how the rest of the Jake Guentzel trade has panned out so far. He discusses how he's fully warmed up to it and how this year's draft isn't as

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00:28:10

Penguins prospect Brayden Yager set to play for...

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2024/05/16

Today is a very odd episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast as Hunter is in studio recording while Pat had to pre-record his takes since he's on the road. They start the show with Drew O'Connor's season in review as they continue their season review series. They discuss how DOC finally put it together for this season after it looked a bit dicey for him to start his career. Hunter dives into the data and how DOC played with Crosby compared to without him and where he fits into next year's lineup

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00:28:44

Kris Letang's end-of-season injury revealed, two...

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2024/05/15

The Pittsburgh Penguins provided some clarity on some injuries that a few players went through during the 2023-24 season and that's where Hunter and Pat start Wednesday's show. They dive into how we now know what was limiting Kris Letang late in the season and why he was playing so bad. They also look at the future of Matt Nieto after he had to undergo another knee surgery a couple of weeks ago. Will he be on the team to start the season? They then give their thoughts on John Ludvig's surgery and

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00:35:58

Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson provides the...

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2024/05/14

While the Penguins were marred by inconsistencies on the blue line all season long, Marcus Pettersson brought the steady play they needed. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter look back on Pettersson's season as the team's most consistent defenseman, the value he brings, and why he should be a candidate for an extension. Next, the boys discuss why they're optimistic this team can make their way back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs next season. Finally, we celebrate silly season a little bit early and

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00:27:23

What should the Penguins do with forward Reilly Smith?

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2024/05/13

Reilly Smith looked like he was going to be the perfect fit for Evgeni Malkin this year after being acquired during the offseason, but it ultimately wasn't meant to be. Patrick and Hunter look back at Smith's season, what caused such a regression, and what the Penguins should do with him moving forward. Then, unfortunately, the Wheeling Nailers' season came to an end this weekend in a sweep at the hands of the Toledo Walleye. Despite the loss, there are pieces that could be a part of the

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00:35:55

Penguins re-sign Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year...

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2024/05/10

The Pittsburgh Penguins delivered some news on Friday with the re-signing of Valtteri Puustinen. To start this episode, Hunter and Pat give their thoughts on the signing and what to expect from Puustinen for next season. They also dive into how he played this past season and what line suits him best for next season. After that, they dive into the latest regarding Sheldon Keefe and look at whether he'd make sense to come into the organization. Should the Penguins go after him for an assistant job

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