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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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00:34:37

FAN TAKE FRIDAY: Should the Penguins have started...

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2025/07/11

It's another edition of Fan Take Friday, and we dive into a question that has us wondering...should the Penguins have started rebuilding earlier? Patrick and Hunter begin this all Fan Take Friday edition of Locked On Penguins with a simple question: Should the Penguins have started this rebuild-retool after losing to the Canadiens in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs? They discuss if it would have made sense, who they could've moved, who they could've kept, and if they trusted former GM Jim Rutherford

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00:31:32

BREAKING: Penguins trade for Stars defenseman Matt Dumba

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2025/07/10

We have a trade to announce! The Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars! Hunter and Patrick discuss the breaking news that the Penguins traded for Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok. They break down the trade, what it means for the rebuild, and what the expectations are for Dumba on an expiring deal. Then, with news that the decentralized draft could be here to stay, they dive into why it’s probably a bad idea and why the NHL

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00:32:15

How can the Penguins recapture some MALKIN MAGIC this...

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2025/07/09

Evgeni Malkin might be slowing down, but that doesn't mean he's cooked. There is a way to get some of the Malkin magic back! Patrick and Hunter start the Wednesday edition of the show discussing the Penguins signing first-round pick Ben Kindel to a three-year entry-level contract. They discuss what the contract entails, what it means for next season, and how it will impact his development. Then, despite there being interest in college prospect Issac Howard, the Penguins ultimately were unable to

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00:32:26

Gavin McKenna’s BIG decision could help the Penguins!

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2025/07/08

The presumptive first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft is heading to college, which could put him in the Penguins’ sights. Hunter and Patrick began the show, giving their final thoughts on development camp, which came to a close on Monday afternoon. They discuss the play of some of the Penguins’ 2025 picks, including Will Horcoff. Then, Gavin McKenna is headed to college! The presumptive first overall pick will be playing the 2025-26 season at Penn State, and while it’s no guarantee the Penguins

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00:29:05

PROSPECT CAMP: Should Harrison Brunicke get a 9-game...

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2025/07/07

There's one day left in Penguins' Development Camp, and we've got everything you need to know about what's been happening in Cranberry! Patrick and Hunter start the show giving their thoughts on the first few days of Development Camp and how while you shouldn't overeact to what you see, there is still plenty to be encouraged about from the Penguins' young players. Then, they have a discussion about Harrison Brunicke. After dazzling last year in training camp and nearly making the team, the Penguins

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00:31:40

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free...

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2025/07/03

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app,

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00:32:15

Penguins prospects BATTLING at development camp!

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2025/07/03

Development camp is here, and Locked On Penguins got a front row seat to the action! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing day one of development camp and Hunter’s takeaways from the opening sessions. They talk about how defensive prospects Harrison Brunicke and Finn Harding had a strong start, as well as how the 13 draft picks from the 2025 draft fared on their first day. Then, with most of the big UFAs off the board, this is probably one of the best times for Kyle Dubas to make a move. Who

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00:30:45

Penguins make MULTIPLE signings on day two of free...

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2025/07/02

Kyle Dubas kept it mostly quiet on July 1, but was a busy businessman on July 2. The Penguins made a flurry of signings on day two of free agency, and Patrick and Hunter give you all the latest on the team's day two signings. They begin with the biggest of them all, which is forward Anthony Mantha, another reclamation project and likely to be trade deadline fodder for the Penguins' rebuilding efforts. They also dive into a couple of the depth pieces the team signed to low-money, short-term deals

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00:32:16

BREAKING: Penguins trade goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to...

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2025/07/01

The Penguins weren’t very active on July 1, but they did send one of their goaltenders out west! Hunter and Patrick begin the show talking about the Alex Nedeljkovic trade to San Jose and how this is right in line with their desire to get younger. The trade will now open up room for goaltenders such as Joel Blomqvist and Sergei Murashov to take the next steps in their development. Despite being mostly quiet on the opening of free agency, Kyle Dubas did make a couple of re-signings and signings,

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00:29:56

Breaking down the Penguins THIRTEEN PICKS in the NHL...

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2025/06/30

The Penguins made 13 picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, including three in the first round, and we're breaking them down! Patrick and Hunter break down a crazy weekend for the Penguins that included three first-round picks, 13 total picks, and multiple trades! They talk about the decision to take Ben Kindel 11th overall, why they traded down in the first round, and look at who is closest to becoming an NHL contributor out of their three first-round picks. Then, they discuss the rest of the draft, where

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00:30:46

What makes a SUCCESSFUL first round for the...

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2025/06/27

The first round of the NHL Draft is tonight, so what will qualify as a successful first round for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins? The waiting is over with the NHL Draft set for this weekend in Los Angeles, and Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday show talking about their hopes for the first round and the two picks that the Penguins will have at 11th and 12th overall. Then, it was announced on Friday that there will be labor peace in the NHL until 2030. They touch on a few points from the

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00:32:16

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And...

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2025/06/26

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietHead to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by

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00:31:25

Looking at two more first-round players for the...

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2025/06/26

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been deemed the team to watch at the 2025 NHL Draft, so is a big move on the horizon? Hunter rounds out his 2025 NHL Draft endorsement list for the Penguins and begins the show discussing Arizona State's Cullen Potter. He gives his scouting report on him before Pat chimes in with his thoughts. They then move to Ben Kindel, a very smart player with a lot of offensive upside. Finally, there have been more reports connecting the Penguins to moving up in the draft. Will this

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00:28:16

The Penguins have back-to-back first-round picks, who...

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2025/06/25

Now that the Penguins have back-to-back picks in the first round, who should their two selections be? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing a massive defenseman in Radim Mrkta, who could be a solution on the Penguins' blue line and will likely be available at 11th or 12th. The 6'6" blueliner might not be the flashiest prospect, but he does a lot of things right and could be a steady presence for the Pens long-term. Then, they shift the focus to forward, where another rat-style player who

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00:30:54

BREAKING: Penguins get the 12th overall pick from New...

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2025/06/24

The Penguins, as of now, will have back-to-back draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, officially getting the Rangers’ first-round pick. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the latest on trade rumors surrounding Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. The situation for the Penguins with these two forwards is unique as the Penguins hold most of the leverage, so when and should they trade them? Then, the New York Rangers made it official on Tuesday morning, announcing they have informed the Penguins and

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00:29:18

How active will Dubas and the Penguins be during NHL...

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2025/06/23

We've made it to NHL Draft week, and the Penguins have a lot of decisions to make! Patrick and Hunter start the show giving you all the information you need to know about the 2025 NHL Draft, including when it will be live, where it will be, and how many picks the Penguins have as of Monday morning. They also discuss how this will be the first time the NHL holds a "decentralized" draft and whether or not that's a good idea. Then, it's time to dive deeper into Hunter's draft board, starting with

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00:32:54

The Pittsburgh Penguins 25-26 coaching staff is SET!

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2025/06/20

New Penguins head coach Dan Muse has his coaching staff for next season, and it’s mostly pretty good! Hunter and Patrick start the show breaking down the full coaching staff for the 2025-26 season, which officially includes Nick Bonino, Todd Nelson, Rich Clune, and retains goaltending coach Andy Chiodo. Speaking of Chiodo, they take the middle segment of the show to discuss whether or not the Penguins should have moved on from the goalie coach or if the team has just been a victim of poor

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00:33:36

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing?...

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2025/06/19

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch

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00:30:00

The Penguins want to trade for RFAs and a BIG one...

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2025/06/19

Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas said the team could look at trading for and signing RFAs, and a pretty promising one could be available. Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the possibility of the Penguins going after Dallas Stars' forward Mavrik Bourque, who could be available via trade after Dallas re-signed Matt Duchene. Bourque seems to fit exactly the type of player Dubas and the Penguins have been targeting: young, affordable, and with a lot of upside. Then, we get

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00:32:37

A Penguins LEGEND is joining the new coaching staff!

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2025/06/18

Newly-hired Penguins' Head Coach Dan Muse has one of his first assistants, and it's the B from the legendary HBK Line! Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the return of Penguins legend Nick Bonino, but not as a player. It was confirmed by the man himself that he is hanging up the skates and picking up the clipboard, joining Dan Muse's staff for this upcoming season. They dive into their thoughts about the hire, what he brings to the organization, and if it can work. Then, with the

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