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Hockey N'at - A Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast features three friends who all grew up around Penguins hockey. We aim to bring you some entertainment and offer a voice not from the X's & O's standpoint, but from a fans perspective instead. We all love hockey, and hockey fans passion is second to none. Join us each week to sit back and enjoy some good hockey talk. You can follow us on Instagram and Twitter @HockeyNatPod Send us an email at HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail to be played on the show (412) 219-2067

Matt Danenberg, Brett Connelly, & Luciano DiTommaso


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    Episode 73: Airing of Grievances

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 65:37


    It's been a while, almost 11 months . We are back with a new episode, and we got a lot of issues with these Penguins. And now you get to hear about them! Tune in to hear our thoughts on everything that has happened since we last touched base & how we see the rest of the season unfolding. It's good to be back.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 72: Welcome to Pittsburgh, Ricky Raks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 74:40


    The trade deadline has come and passed and we talk about all the significant deals from around the league including the Penguins bringing in Rakell. Who were the winners, who were the losers of the trade deadline. Whose our playoff favorites, and live Penguins-Sabres reaction in this jam packed episode.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 71: 500 and Counting for the Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 64:38


    Sidney Crosby became one of forty-six players to score 500 career goals, and we couldn't wait to talk about it. What's going on with Kapanen, and what should the Pens do moving forward with him? Will the Pens be players at the NHL trade deadline, and should they re-sign Rust, Malkin, and Letang. We touch on this and more in this episode, and another Guess Who segment featuring two American legends. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 70: Back Like We Never Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 58:56


    After a long hiatus, we've returned for another episode. We catch up on the Pens, and the incredible season they're putting together & discuss where we think it goes from here. We touch on the Carter signing. Who's Who with Loo is back again, and we have a listener voicemail.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 69: Who's Who With Loo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 67:47


    We're back this week to catch up with the Penguins after their extended road trip through Western Canada and the first game against Seattle. We touch on some of the firings, suspensions, and other news from around the NHL. And debuting a brand new segment this week, Who's Who With Loo. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 68: A Winning Streak..It Has Happened Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 65:46


    After a few weeks away, we are back to catch up on how the Pens season is unfolding, which players have impressed us so far this season, and who has been underwhelming.  We discuss the reported sale of the Penguins to Fenway Sports Group, and some news and notes from around the NHL.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 67: Featuring Jesse Marshall of The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 70:08


    We're excited to be joined by Jesse Marshall of The Athletic in this week's episode. We talk with Jesse about the Penguin's start to the season and how some of the new faces have blended in so far, how he blends in both analytics with what is on video for a team or player, X-Generation, and much more. You can find Jesse on Twitter @jmarshfof and read his work at The Athletic - https://theathletic.com/team/penguins/Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 66: A New Dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 45:07


    It was too long of a summer break, but we are back and ready to talk that hockey. We discuss a bit of the NHL off-season, some of the moves made around the NHL, and the moves made by the Penguins. Our expectations for the coming season, and a recap over a quality performance in a win over Tampa Bay. We're happy to be back and to have you along for the ride!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

    Episode 65: Expansion Draft Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 63:59


    We're finally back with a new episode and have lots to cover. The Tampa Bay Lightning are back-to-back champs as we review the NHL playoffs. The Penguins traded Jared McCann, and teams submitted their protection list for the upcoming expansion draft. We discuss who the Penguins protected and who they left available. Also, each of us reveals what our team would look like if we were GM of the Seattle Kraken. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 64: One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 72:26


    We're back this week to recap another first-round exit for the Penguins and discuss potential off-season moves and recap the end of the season presser of GM Ron Hextall. We get into a look at the second-round matchups and everyone's favorite segment, Guess Who with Loo.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 63: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 52:12


    The Penguins and Islanders head to Long Island for Game 3 all tied up at 1 game apiece. We discuss our thoughts on the first two games, where we think the series goes from here. We touch on the other series' around the league and how we feel about our first-round picks.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 62: East Division Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 68:03


    The Penguins are East Division champions and will face off against the New York Islanders in round 1. We preview this series, discuss what we think will happen, and predict if we think the Pens will advance to the second round. Additionally, all but one playoff matchup is set, so we take a look at each of the other series' and give our thoughts and predictions on how the first round will unfold.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 61: Playoff Bound

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2021 75:50


    We are back after a week's hiatus and have lots to talk about. The Penguins clinched a playoff birth for the 15th straight season, and we discuss how we think the East division will shake out entering the final week of the season. We touch on the Tom Wilson events from this past week & listener emails and voicemail. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 60: Featuring Josh Yohe of The Athletic

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 66:20


    We celebrate our 60th episode in a big way as we welcome Penguins beat writer for The Athletic, Josh Yohe! We talked to Josh about how he expects things to shake out down the stretch run for the Penguins and into the NHL Playoffs, dealing with a change in GM mid-season, & a look ahead to this off-season. Also included in the episode are listener voicemail, reviewing the Pens previous week(2:00), and looking ahead to the upcoming games(10:00). You can find Josh on Twitter @JoshYohe_PGH and read his work at The Athletic - https://theathletic.com/team/penguins/Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 59: Welcome to Pittsburgh, Jeff Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 60:51


    We recap the trade deadline this episode (1:40) and talk about our biggest surprise move (39:20).  The injuries don't seem to be letting up as we talk about the injury updates Ron Hextall provided this week (14:20). We have a listener email this week (27:20), and the return of everyone's favorite segment, Guess Who with Loo (46:20).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pi

    Episode 58: Surprise, Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 55:00


    Midz opens this episode with a surprise for the boys (2: 00).  We get into the roller coaster of a week that it was for the Pens (4:45), and discuss some of the names that have been rumored that the Pens may be interested in (17:00). We have a listener voicemail (29:30), & some questions from Instagram (35:00). Finally, we offer our trade predictions for some of the top trade targets around the NHL (40:00).Dubinsky sucks, still. (45:00)    Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pi

    Episode 57: Peelin Back the Onion on Game Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 72:30


    Jam-packed episode this week as we go over the Penguin's very successful month of March (2:00), and review the Pens injury situation (6:50), and review the week that was for the Pens this past week (18:50). We also discuss the big news in the NHL this past week with the McDavid hit (49:20) and referee Tim Peel's comments caught on-mic (12:00). Along with that, we have listener email (36:41) and voicemail (53:25), and the Out of Tahn Scoreboard this week where we discuss the Avs-Vegas game we watched (56:45) Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 56: A View From the Suite Level

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 70:59


    An impromptu phone call mid-pod highlights this week's episode along with a recap of the three-game set against the Devils. We also discuss potential fits for the fast approaching NHL trade deadline, as well as another segment of 'Guess Who With Loo'Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 55: Dancing With the Devils & a Major Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 62:16


    Luc is back virtually this week, and we get into the Buffalo & Boston games that took place and, of course, touch on the Tanev hit plus the Malkin injury and how that might affect the Penguins going forward. We also have a listener voicemail and discuss which team has been most surprising to us halfway through this NHL season.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 54: Confession Time & ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 69:31


    Midz & Bconn are back this week to answer some listener voicemails and emails that were recieved. And we take a look at the Out of Tahn scoreboard, as we discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks game this past week along with the Penguins successful homestand against the Flyers & Rangers. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 53: Flyers Hate Week

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 64:59


    The Penguins finally faced a team other than the Capitals or Islanders and got a big win against the Flyers. We talk about Sid's absence on the COVID list, and fans being back in the barn. We have another week of 'Guess Who with Loo' and much,  much more.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.This Episode's Sponsor -  Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh: business.pitt.edu

    Episode 52: Guess Who?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 70:57


    This week we are doing things a little differently. Along with reviewing the past week for the Penguins & our thoughts on the upcoming week, we also talk some North Division hockey as we watched the Flames-Leafs matchup this past Monday and discuss the Habs firing of head coach Claude Julien & assistant coach Kirk Muller. We also debut a new segment, 'Guess Who with Loo.' Enjoy!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 51: Power Play Goals & A Regulation Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 59:52


    Another mixed bag of a week for the Pens and we are here to talk about it as well as a look at the upcoming games and what we hope to see this upcoming week. We have a listener voicemail we get to, and much more.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts

    Episode 50: Under New Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 64:26


    Milestone episode #50! Thanks to all our listeners, and here's to another 50. The Penguins have their new GM, Ron Hextall, and their first President of Hockey Ops, Brian Burke. We discuss these hires and what we think this means for the Pens both in the short and long term. Also touched on in the episode is the loss to the Islanders this past Saturday & some news and notes from around the NHL.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts

    Episode 49: Powerplay Struggles and MacDonalds

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 61:13


    Back for episode 49 of Hockey N'at Podcast we discuss the on-going Penguins GM search and some of the names we've seen that are of interest. As always we review the week that was for the Pens as well as a preview of the upcoming schedule, and take a trip around the NHL for some news and notes. Can McDavid hit 100 points this season? What do we think can help the Penguins power play. Find out in this weeks episodeFollow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts

    Episode 48: Au Revoir, GMJR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 74:48


    With the surprising news of GM Jim Rutherford resigning we discuss and give our thoughts on the situation. We also recap the week that was for the Penguins and look ahead to their upcoming games, as well as discuss the blockbuster trade between the Jets-Blue Jackets this past week.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts

    Episode 47: A Slow But Steady Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 72:45


    Four games into the season we recap where the Pens are at, touch on some positives & negatives we've seen thus far, and preview the upcoming week. We also go around the NHL with some news and notes as well as a listener voicemail to end the episode. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 46: Let The Games Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 75:22


    The NHL season gets underway with Pens-Flyers. We are back this week to preview the week ahead for the Pens and some other news from around the NHL. We touch on some USA hockey after the men's world junior championship last week over team Canada. Making a return to this episode is a listener email & voicemail!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 45: Guess Who's Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 65:50


    The 2021 hockey season is right around the corner, and training camps are underway! We are back to preview the upcoming season and discuss the new divisions for this upcoming season. Who do we expect to make the playoffs, what will the Penguins lines look like, and how do the Penguins stack up in the tough East division? Find out our thoughts on all these questions, as well as some other news and notes from around the NHL!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodcastEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412)219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 44: Who??

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 52:02


    We're back this week with a new episode to catch you about with news around the NHL as well as the promotion of Patrik Allvin to Assistant General Manager of the Penguins. Plus Midz debuts a new segment, Who?Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Please subscribe and leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

    Episode 43: Welcome to Pittsburgh, Cody Ceci

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 53:01


    The Penguins have made a couple of moves since we recorded Episode 42. We discuss the Cody Ceci signing and how we think he may fit in with the Penguins defensive group. Trevor Daley is back, this time in a front office role which we get into. We talk some other NHL Free Agency news as well.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 42: NHL Draft Wrap Up & Free Agency Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 60:05


    We're back to catch you up on a busy week for the Penguins and in the NHL. We touch on the NHL draft and the Penguins picks. Discuss some of the notable free agency signings/trades made across the NHL. Finally, we look at the Penguins off-season moves as a whole, and debate if we think GM Jim Rutherford's moves have made the Penguins a better team.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave review for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 41: Featuring David Dwork of Chirping the Cats Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 58:12


    We are joined by David Dwork who covers the Florida Panthers for WPLG Local 10 News, and is producer/host of Chirping The Cats Podcast. We discuss Honrnqvist/Matheson trade and what Penguins fans can expect from Mike Matheson. We also touch on the Tristan Jarry extension, Jack Johnson buyout, Simon not being qualified, and much more.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Please rate, subscribe, and leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

    Episode 40: Farewell Patric Hornqvist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 62:01


    We're back to talk about the big Penguins trade that sent two time Stanley Cup Champion, Patric Hornqvist to Florida for Mike Matheson and Colton Sceviour and what that means for the Pens blue line next season. We touch on some other deals around the NHL as well as the Stanley Cup Finals. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comPlease subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 39: Stanley Cup Finals, and Off Hour Work Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 57:16


    Matt and Brett come to you this week discussing the on-going Stanley Cup Final series, Fleurys rumored return to Pittsburgh, and some other news and notes from around the league. We also discuss the recent article by Josh Yohe in The Athletic that mentions potential names Penguins could be interested in brining in during free agency.Be sure to follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412)219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comPlease subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Episode 38: Assistant Coaches and Other Offseason Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 54:14


    We're back after taking last week off. We get you caught up on the on-going NHL Conference Final matchups. Discuss some Pens re-signings, coaching hires, and our confidence in General Manager Jim Rutherford as the off-season continues. Voicemail: (412) 219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodPlease subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts!

    Episode 37: We Have A Trade To Announce

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 58:57


    The Penguins off-season ramped up the past week with the acquisition of Kasperi Kapanen from the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss the trade and how Kapanen may fit in with the Penguins. We take a look at the round 2 matchups still on-going in the NHL and also have a listener voicemail we get into.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review of our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

    Episode 36: Second Round Predictions and Penguins Off-Season News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 60:53


    The second round of the NHL playoffs has started and we make our predictions for who is going to advance to the conference finals (2:30). The Penguins off-season continues as the sign a college free agent (11:00). We also have a listener email discussing Penguins GM Jim Rutherford's comments on Jack Johnson (12:40) as well as some listener voicemails (33:30)Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comPlease subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

    Episode 35: Firings, NHL Draft, and Playoff Overtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 59:01


    The Penguins off-season is officially underway and some changes have already taken place. We recap the firings of the Pens assistant coaches, touch on some NHL draft talk, and look around the NHL at some of the on going first round matchups. Finally, we end the episode with some listener voicemail/emails.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 34: Pens Eliminated, Rangers win NHL Draft Lotto, Our Pets Heads Are Falling Off

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 33:37


    Not a great week or so for Pens fans as they are eliminated from the NHL qualifying round by the Habs in 4 games, and division rivals New York Rangers win the #1 overall pick in the upcoming entry draft. We review the Pens-Habs series and give our final thoughts (2:00). The Penguins had a 12.5% chance of securing the #1 overall draft pick in the 2020 NHL Draft but lost out to the New York Rangers who now have the opportunity to draft Alex Lafreniere (13:50), and the Penguins will pick #15 if they decide to keep the draft pick (17:00). Finally, we close out the episode making our predictions for the first round of the NHL playoffs (22:00).

    Episode 33: On the Brink of Elimination, Happy Birthday Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 52:23


    After losing game 3 the Penguins are now on the brink of elimination. We're back to discuss what went wrong in Game 3 (2:30) and share our thoughts on what the Penguins need to do, or changes that need to be made, in order to win Game 4 and extend the series to a Game 5 (20:30).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067

    Episode 32: Penguins End Playoff Game Losing Streak & Game 3 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 35:28


    Game 2 is in the books and Game 3 is on the horizon. We're back with another episode to recap the Pens victory in Game 2 of their NHL qualifying round series vs the Habs (1:35). We also take a look forward at Game 3 and what we expect to see happen (14:35). Finally to wrap up the episode, we discuss some of the other matchups around the NHL (29:17).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail us: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067

    Episode 31: Overtime Misery and Lawn Care Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 49:00


    A review of the Pens Game 1 OT loss to the Canadiens, and what we think the Pens need to do moving forward in this series to win (1:15). We have another listener email (15:55), take a look around at some of the other games in the NHL (32:00), & give our first goal predictions for upcoming Game 2 (46:25).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067

    Episode 30: Pens vs Habs Qualifying Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 44:03


    We're back for a special midweek episode to preview the upcoming Pens/Habs qualifying round match-up starting Saturday. We go over the Pens/Flyers exhibition game (1:40) and  discuss a listener email (13:25) before giving our thoughts on the upcoming mini-series vs the Canadians (21:00). We finish the episode with another listener email and our predictions for all the other qualifying round matchups (36:50).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail - HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail - (412) 219-2067

    Episode 29: Underrated & Overrated Players - Pacific Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 60:21


    Hockey is nearly back as the teams head to their respective bubble cities in Edmonton or Toronto. We briefly discuss this and give our thoughts on the Seattle Kraken team name and jerseys (2:15) before getting into our final installment of the most under rated and over rated players. This week focusing on the Pacific Division (9:45)Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodEmail: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.comVoicemail: (412) 219-2067

    Episode 28: Underrated & Overrated Players - Atlantic Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 80:42


    The Pens have been back at training camp for a week now.We take a look at some of the news and notes from the practices & scrimmages as well as talk about if there's anything to worry about the Sid injury (2:40). We have a listener voicemail this week (7:00) and do our third installment of the most underrated and overrated players of each team in every division in the NHL. This week we take a look at the Atlantic Division teams (13:30).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412) 219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 27: Underrated & Overrated Players - Central Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 74:14


    We take it out West this episode to look at who we think are the most underrated and overrated players on each team in the Central Division (14:00). Before that we talked about phase 3 starting and the opening of training camps this week (1:00). And we finish the episode off with a listener voicemail (1:06:00). Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodVoicemail: (412)-219-2067Email: HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 26: Most Underrated & Overrated Players of the Metropolitan Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 84:11


    Who do we think is the most underrated and most overrated player on each team in the Metropolitan Division? Find out this episode (19:45). As well as catch up on the latest NHL news and notes (1:30). As well as listener voicemail (13:45).As always please follow on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPodCall and leave us a voicemail (412)219-2067 or send us an email at HockeyNatPodcast@gmail.com if you have something you think we should discuss on the show. Subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

    Episode 25: Call to the Hall & Draft Lotto Ping Pong Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 60:21


    The NHL announced it's newest members to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. We talk about if we agree with the selections and who we think should get in (5:30). With the first pick in the 2020 NHL Draft Team E Selects...(19:30). We close out the episode with listener email & voicemails (36:06) and preview some of the upcoming episodes of Hockey N'At - A Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast (55:00)

    Episode 24: A Wedding Anniversary & Buffalo Firings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 44:03


    The NHL is progressing through phase 2 of the return to play plan and should be announcing hub cities by the end of the week (3:45). After Luciano predicted it last episode, we talk about the Buffalo firings (8:40). And we have 3 listener voicemails this week (19:00).Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @HockeyNatPod & please subscribe and leave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 23: Absinthe Celebrations

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 67:46


    Phase 2 of the NHL's return to play plan continues as Penguin players have begun skating again in Pittsburgh (5:00). The anniversaries of the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup victories were this past week so we revisit those wins (10:20). There have been a lot of coaches fired this season so we review those moves (18:10). And we end the episode with a listener voicemail (56:45). Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod

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