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Enjoy this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Non-traditional pets -Rating Erik Karlsson's first month as a Penguin -Realistic trade candidates -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -A potential Nikita Zadorov--Pittsburgh Penguins trade -Favorite Thanksgiving foods -Potential changes to the coaching staff and power play -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -The success of the NHL's Global Series -Reflecting on the John Marino trade -P.O Joseph's value -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -The likelihood of the NHL retiring Mario Lemieux's No. 66 -Whether or not Tristan Jarry would benefit from a sports psychologist -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The NHL possibly implementing new safety measures following the Adam Johnson tragedy -The lack of a true, net-front presence for the Penguins a la Patric Hornqvist -Whether or not the Penguins expedite the development of goalie prospect Joel Blomquist if Tristan Jarry's struggles continue -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part two of this week's mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The potential need for an "enforcer"-type player in the bottom six -The unimpressive start for Rickard Rakell -The correct way to unroll toilet paper -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The worst trades in Penguins history -Whether or not Mike Sullivan needs to or can adapt his scheme -Would you rather live without the internet or without bathing -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robbie, Garrett and Snail are back to answer more of your mailbag questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The legendarily bad Sergei Zubov--Kevin Hatcher trade -Tristan Jarry's start to the season -Why in the world Jeff Carter is featured on the second power-play unit -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not the Penguins need an "enforcer-type" player to protect others -This being potentially the final season in Marc-Andre Fleury's career -Fun childhood conspiracy theories -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part two of this week's mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The possibility of Steven Stamkos coming to the Penguins -Favorite urban legends -Evgeni Malkin's hot start -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The possibility of Sidney Crosby hitting 2,000 points -Moving Bryan Rust down to the third line -Whether or not Ryan Graves can replace Brian Dumoulin -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part two of this week's mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Weird food combinations -Whether or not the Penguins need an enforcer-type player -Can Tristan Jarry lead the Penguins to a Stanley Cup -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' opening night game against the Chicago Blackhawks. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: - Kyle Dubas' early tenure as Pittsburgh Penguins GM -The new waiver claim Jansen Harkins -The potential of forward Drew O'Connor -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part two of this week's mailbag, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Some notable Penguins players throughout the preseason -Jaromir Jagr's impending jersey retirement -Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie, and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Who on the Penguins might have a "sneaky good" season - The Heritage Classic jerseys for the Oilers and Flames -The ongoing power-play concerns, and if they can be fixed -Jake Guentzel's recovery time seemingly being ahead of schedule -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part two of this week's mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie, and Snail answer the second batch of 10 questions. In this episode, we're talking about: -Future Penguins jersey retirements -Best NHL rivalries -The most hostile NHL fanbases -Mushrooms! -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enjoy part one of this week's mailbag, where Garrett Robbie and Snail answer the first batch of 10 questions. This week, we're talking about: Well-done steak The new changes coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins broadcasting teams A potential Penguins prospects podcast If the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins were all playing in Championship games simultaneously, and you were offered tickets to one of them, who are you watching? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have another extra-extra large mailbag for you fine purveyors of the Skating Penguin Network this week. Today's episode is out a day later than its usual Monday release, but we have some news to share with you. We have launched the official Skating Penguin Network YouTube channel. Starting with next week's mailbag and all videos moving forward, the channel will be home to all future podcast episodes, which can now be enjoyed in audio and video form. So, if you're like me and get your podcasts through YouTube, head over to our new channel (link below) and subscribe while the ink is still wet. The YouTube channel will also create a new way to interact with listeners who find us or support us through YouTube. Eventually, I would like to incorporate a video game/streaming element into the Skating Penguin Network by live-streaming video games such as EA NHL and other titles. Enjoy this week's 27-question mailbag with over an hour of questions and banter as Garrett, Robbie, and Snail talk about jerseys, all-time players, the recent prospect tournament, well-done steak, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another edition of the mailbag here at the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on several topics, including: -Who might be the biggest surprise in Penguins training camp -Whether or not missing the playoffs last year will help the Penguins be fresher this season -What a bounce-back season for Bryan Rust might look like -The best chip/dip combo -Much more! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the newest edition of A Mile in Kyle's Shoes, Garrett and Snail continue to try and figure out what kind of shoes Kyle Dubas actually wears, or whether or not he parades around PPG Paints Arena in bare feet. The two hosts also discuss hypothetical trades with the Vancouver Canucks, a Tomas Tatar signing, and the Steelers-49ers game. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penscast Mailbag is here once again to fill the void left by no Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. This week, Garrett, Snail, and Robbie discuss a variety of topics, including: The dual retirements of Carl Hagelin and Patric Hornqvist The transformation of AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh into SportsNet Pittsburgh A delightful conversation about 1990s television A follow-up discussion on Nickelback and Creed! All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! Note: Garrett apologizes for sounding like he's recording in a shoe box. Microphone issues will be resolved in the next episode! Thank you for understanding! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new segment from the brain of our newest recruit, Snail, Garrett and Robbie put on Kyle Dubas' shoes to play with some hypothetical scenarios! *** CONTEST TIME! Fans First Sports Network is giving away four free tickets to the Week 1 NFL game of your choice, up to $5,000. The rules to enter are simple. Step 1: Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and fill out the appropriate information Step 2: Find us on Facebook, and LIKE our page! That's it! Once done, you've been officially registered to win four free tickets to any Week 1 NFL game! The contest ends on Sept. 4, 2023. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Tuesday, another mailbag for the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on: The hypothetical acquisition of goalie Spencer Knight How the third defense pairing comes together between P.O Joseph, Mark Friedman, Ty Smith, and Chad Ruhwedel Our choices for the most disappointing season in Pittsburgh Penguins history Go-to breakfast cereals A lengthy discussion on Nickelback and 1990s/2000s music and pop culture at the end of the show! CONTEST TIME! Fans First Sports Network is giving away four free tickets to the Week 1 NFL game of your choice, up to $5,000. The rules to enter are simple. Step 1: Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and fill out the appropriate information Step 2: Find us on Facebook, and LIKE our page! That's it! Once done, you've been officially registered to win four free tickets to any Week 1 NFL game! The contest ends on Sept. 4, 2023. All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Skating Penguin Network hosts return this week to answer 18 questions on the Pittsburgh Penguins, pizza, and everything in between. Garrett, Snail, and Robbie take questions on topics such as: Which player or event would you like to see a documentary on? Who is your all-time favorite enforcer that has come through Pittsburgh? Is a salad a salad if it doesn't have fries on it? Who is your favorite Finnish-born and Swedish-born player to ever don the Penguins sweater? All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a mailbag episode this past Thursday, the Skating Penguin Network crew is back again for another question go-around in the normal Tuesday time slot. This week, we have two different Brians asking questions, as well as a newcomer named Jase. The three hosts take questions on topics including: Whether or not UFA forward Tomas Tatar signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins after having confirmed discussions with the team Is Erik Karlsson's injury history concerning as he enters his first season with the team? If one chain restaurant could be added to your area, what would it be? We also talk about each host's favorite non-Penguins-related hobbies All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a monster trade that brought Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, we have a jam-packed mailbag edition of the Penscast. This week, Robbie, Snail, and Garrett take questions on several different topics, including: What the team might do personnel-wise now that Jake Guentzel will be out until at least the end of October Crazy hockey player superstitions Whether or not it's the right move for Kyle Dubas to handle GM duties What player would you rather have between Karlsson or Jakob Chychrun How this Karlsson trade may directly impact the performance of Evgeni Malkin All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been 24 hours (at the time of writing this), and ERIK KARLSSON IS A PITTSBURGH PENGUIN. The player Kyle Dubas sought since departing Toronto and arriving in Pittsburgh is finally on his roster, and in one fell swoop, Dubas acquired the reigning Norris Trophy winner while simultaneously doing away with just about every Ron Hextall-era mistake. Garrett and Snail turn on the microphones and provide their reaction to this blockbuster deal. Where will Karlsson be slotted? Will he quarterback the power play? Can Karlsson improve the Pittsburgh Penguins in Jake Guentzel's absence? How does the trade affect Kris Letang and his ice time? All these questions and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are into August now, and all seems quiet on the western (Pennsylvania) front. While we patiently wait to see what, if anything, Kyle Dubas and co. have up their sleeves, the Penscast Mailbag is back this week to beat the heat and the dog days of the off-season. This week, the three hosts take 11 questions. What trade do you believe was the best in Pittsburgh Penguins' history? Which player has more upside: P.O Joseph or Ty Smith? Would you like to see the Penguins go back to their original blue sweaters? Is Drew O'Connor the hero the team needs, giving the team a second chance to buy out Mikael Granlund? Our zany food discussions continue this week. What's on your Mount Rushmore of ice cream flavors? All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a week off last week, Garrett, Robbie, and Snail return to your podcasting platforms with another mailbag edition of the Penscast. This week, the three hosts take 11 questions. What are some of the top reasons to visit Pittsburgh outside of the Pittsburgh Penguins? Which five teams across the NHL would be on your no-trade list? How would you spend your day with the Stanley Cup? We delve into some baseball and talk about the Pittsburgh Pirates drafting pitcher Paul Skenes as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. And all three hosts have a spirited, hilarious, perhaps stomach-churning discussion on the benefits and uses of ketchup! All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While it's no extra large 30-bagger like last week, the Penscast Mailbag returns this week with a lean, 13-question slate. Robbie, Garrett, and Snail return this week to discuss: The arbitration process and qualifying offers to restricted free agents How much of a factor age is when discussing the Pittsburgh Penguins' chances at winning another Stanley Cup Robbie puts together an “all-star” lineup of Penguins greats We talk about Erik Karlsson again And finally, we round out the show with a spirited discussion on appetizers and the recent influx of vegan-friendly food items at restaurants All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A few weeks ago, I typed on this website that we had broken a mailbag record with the number of questions we had, with 28 queries. Fast forward to now, and that record has been eclipsed yet again with 31 tweets sent to the Skating Penguin Network Twitter account. Clocking in at just under 90 minutes, it's one of the longest recordings we have ever done. But that's not all the history we're making. For the first time, we have recruited a new voice to the Skating Penguin Network. Frequent mailbag contributor, Snail, has come aboard the crew and will be providing his voice and opinions to all sorts of future content alongside Robbie and Garrett. This week, the hosts are asked about: Our thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2023 draft class The early days of free agency and how effective Kyle Dubas' first moves may be The likelihood of an Erik Karlsson trade to Pittsburgh Whether or not it was the right decision to re-sign Tristan Jarry to a long-term contract The massive menu at the Cheesecake Factory All these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made their presence known Wednesday night in Nashville. Earlier in the day, Dubas orchestrated his first trade as President of Hockey Operations by acquiring Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith for a 2024 third-round pick, an opening salvo to what is likely going to be a busy summer for the Dubas administration. Reports indicate that the team is looking to shed the salary of veteran defenseman Jeff Petry, who was only acquired last off-season. And all this was before Connor Bedard even donned his Chicago Blackhawks sweater as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft. With the 14th pick in the draft, Dubas and the Penguins selected Brayden Yager, a forward who already vastly improves a shallow prospect pool. Robbie and Garrett are here with an instant analysis of the Smith trade, the team's newest prospect, and a few mailbag questions. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another extra large Penscast Mailbag is on tap this week, ladies and gents. Twenty-one questions round out the mailbag, and we have a variety of questions and question-askers, with longtime staples such as Brian and a few new faces thrown in. This week, Robbie and Garrett are asked about: The possibility of other teams trying to shed players' contracts that Kyle may want to inherit With the NHL Draft this week, we take one last look at who the Pittsburgh Penguins could take at pick No. 14 Could Philadelphia's Carter Hart become a Pittsburgh Penguin? The 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class, including the likes of Henrik Lundqvist and Tom Barrasso Which player has more trade value: P.O Joseph or Ty Smith? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we have 17 questions in the Penscast Mailbag, all provided by loyal listener Brian. In this week's show, Robbie and Garrett are asked about: A hypothetical acquisition of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson after his buyout from the Vancouver Canucks Another look at Jason Zucker's next contract and the probability he has of returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins Whether or not Arizona's Karel Vejmelka would be a nice complement to Tristan Jarry Why Pierre Engvall might be one of the better depth players to go after in free agency And the weekly Penscast food question centers around chicken wings! Are you a fan of drums, flats, or both? Or, as Garrett explains, do you prefer boneless chicken tenders? Which sauces best complement the chicken in this case? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Folks, this is the most significant mailbag episode Robbie and Garrett have ever hosted. Every few months, one utters on the podcast, ‘This has to be a new record for questions!' Well, this episode may not be topped. Twenty-seven questions create this week's monstrous show, with questions from regulars like Brian, Brenden, and Snail, as well as a few new faces. We are answering questions about: Why John Gibson may not be the best goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins Drew O'Connor's play and whether or not he's earned himself a promotion into the top-six The possibility of acquiring forward Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators Which unrestricted free agents, if any, are likely to return Our weekly food question, courtesy of Brian. This week, we're discussing the best types of bread! And... new developments/expansion discussions related to the Penscast and the Skating Penguin Network All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fourteen questions create another weekly edition of the Penscast Mailbag. This week, Brian and Snail return with questions about: Kyle Dubas' immediate future as President of Hockey Operations Dubas' plan of action when it comes to re-signing Tristan Jarry and Jason Zucker What role Jason Spezza could play if/when he is hired under Dubas We're looking back at the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup-winning sides and debating whether or not Sidney Crosby should have won back-to-back Conn Smythe Trophies. Should Phil Kessel have won the award for playoff MVP? Was rookie Matt Murray deserving of the award? And finally, Brian has taken us up on being the podcast's resident food question-asker. This week, we are ranking the best soups from Eat'n Park. Is potato soup the undisputed heavyweight champion? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The wait is over for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a weeks-long search for new hockey leadership, Fenway Sports Group announced the hiring of former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas as Pittsburgh's President of Hockey Operations on Thursday. In this role, Dubas will “oversee all aspects of the Penguins hockey operations department, including establishing the strategic vision and philosophy for the franchise,” according to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop. Ever since Dubas' out-of-the-blue termination in Toronto, he has been on the top of the list of candidates FSG was interested in bringing to Pittsburgh following the dismissals of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke. For more written information on Dubas' introduction, our overlord Hook Orpik published two pieces detailing Dubas' arrival. Related: Penguins hire Kyle Dubas as President of Hockey Operations Related: Kyle Dubas Introduction to Pittsburgh: First impressions on the new boss Garrett and Robbie turn on the microphone to break down this new hire and hypothesize about this exciting new era of Penguins hockey. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue to wait for an announcement to see who will be selected as the next general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. As we wait, the Penscast Mailbag returns with more listener questions. This week in the mailbag, we have a varied, 12-question mailbag from regulars like Brian and Snail, as well as Greg A. If you were selected as the GM, what would you do during this off-season? We take a look back at the Jarome Iginla trade and wonder about the what-if scenario had Iginla remained a Penguin following the 2013 Eastern Conference Final loss to the Boston Bruins. Could Drew O'Connor see an increased role heading into 2023-24, especially if Jason Zucker departs via free agency? And finally, we are discussing all sorts of POTATOES as the food questions continue to roll in! *** All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sixteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Frequent contributors, Brenden and Brian, return this week to ask a wide array of hockey and non-hockey-related questions. How does the dysfunction in Toronto affect Fenway Sports Group's decision-making for a new general manager now with Kyle Dubas relieved of his duties? Would you entertain a specific Connor Hellebuyck trade? Which Canadian team will break the 30-year curse of a Canadian market hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup? And finally, perhaps most importantly, which way do you eat corn on the cob? Horizontally, almost like a typewriter action, or do you somehow defy physics and human nature to eat it vertically? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sixteen questions from one of our faithful listeners, Brian, comprise this edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Brian asked a wide array of differing questions for both Garrett and Robbie to answer. Is the Seattle Kraken the de facto playoff team for Pittsburghers since a portion of the roster is comprised of former Penguins? How is Snoop Dogg connected with the pending sale of the Ottawa Senators? What is the greatest sports logo of all time? And, following last week's intense discussion on the best kinds of foods, Brian asks this week what our final meal would look like. All of these topics and more are discussed on this week's show! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twelve questions create this week's Penscast Mailbag episode. From a conversation on Joe Pavelski to Colby Armstrong's success as an NHL media figure, the top Adam Sandler films, and a longer-than-anticipated discussion on delectable summertime food, Robbie and Garrett run the gamut in this week's episode! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices