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Colby Armstrong joins Josh Getzoff for a little hotstove conversation in Episode 48 of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -A look back at the storylines surrounding the first half of the Penguins' season -Reflecting on the milestone ahead of Sidney Crosby as the captain closes in on 500 career goals -Ron Hextall's additions/decisions proving to be positive moves for the Penguins -What we're following as the season heads into it's second half and the divisional race ...and much more!

USA Men's Hockey Assistant Coach and Penguins Director of Player Development Scott Young joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 47 of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -A look at the men's hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China -Reflecting on past successes on the international front -Is coaching on his wish list down the line? -Taking a closer look at the Penguins' pipeline and progression of prospects this season ...and much more!

Penguins Director of Player Personnel Chris Pryor joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 44 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - Pryor's assessment of the Penguins' farm system as it currently stands - The approach towards the upcoming Expansion and NHL Drafts - Pryor's pre-existing relationship with Jake Guentzel - The rise of the college hockey player from a prospect-perspective - How the new Penguins brass hopes to build a character and identity for the current group and future versions of the Penguins ...and much more!

 Among the topics discussed:Ty's early hockey beginnings in North Dakota and Washington State.His life (and hockey) lessons learned under Hockey Hall of Fame coach Jerry York at Boston College.The unique plan he hatched to accomplish one off-ice goal while continuing his professional career.The path that led him to Pittsburgh through his work for USA Hockey.His rise in the organization to his current role today.Coaching taxi squad players this season and getting them ready for game action at a moment's notice.and much more!

Among the topics discussed:Cindy's start with the Penguins in 1977 and how her confident approach led to an opportunity.Becoming only the third woman in league history to be named Director of Public and Media Relations when she took on the role for the Penguins.Looking back on Mario Lemieux's Draft Day and his arrival in Pittsburgh.Memories of working with "Badger" Bob Johnson and being a part of the first Stanley Cup championship team in Penguins history.Her travel day with Mario Lemieux on 3/2/1993 after he finished his final round of radiation chemo. treatment then flew to Philadelphia that night to play the Flyers.What she hopes young girls and women can learn from what she's accomplished in the industry.and much more!

Teddy Blueger joins Josh Getzoff in episode 41 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Blueger's early years growing up in Latvia and how the culture of both his native country and his family customs shaped him from a young age. -The decision to move to North American to continue his hockey career and enroll at Shattuck-St. Mary's in Minnesota. -Dealing with the wait between getting drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins to making his NHL debut six years later. -Why he decides not to wear a helmet in warmups. ...and much more!

Among the topics discussed:Talbot and Armstrong breaking into the NHL alongside Crosby.What makes Crosby a different breed than any other player - current or past - the game has seen.The creation of the "Creature" nickname that Armstrong came up with.Talbot recalls memories around the 2009 Cup Championship win over Detroit.On and off-ice stories from the time the three spent together in Pittsburgh.Messages for Sidney Crosby as he reaches the 1,000 game milestone.And much more!

Among the topics discussed:Marino's new contract and both his and the Penguins' commitment to a long-term relationship.How a health-related family decision put him on the ice at a young age and got him into the game of hockey.What life is like as an NHL player during a global pandemic.Favorite off-ice activities.and much more!

Among the topics discussed:How Daley came to the decision to retire from the NHL this past off-season.His beginnings in Toronto and the family dynamic that shaped him as a young boy.His rise through the ranks in youth hockey in the Toronto area before being drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).Growth as both a player and person with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL amidst an instance of racism towards Daley by his then-coach John Vanbiesbrouck.Realizing his NHL dream by being drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2002 and the people in the Stars organization that helped him grow as a professional.Getting dealt first to Chicago, then the Penguins, and how the fit in Pittsburgh was perfect from the beginning.Reflections on the Cup runs, and dealing with personal struggles while reaching a professional dream.His thoughts on the message behind the Hockey Diversity Alliance, and where he sees the organization's impact going.Excitement with joining the Penguins staff as a Hockey Operations Advisor.

Among the topics discussed:Processing the disappointing end to the 2019-20 season.The thinking behind the coaching changes made to Sullivan's staff heading into the 2020.21 campaign.Sullivan's reaction to moving on from key pieces to past championship teams, like Matt Murray & Patric Hornqvist.Assessing the additions of key pieces in off-season trades and free agent signings.How he's developed his coaching philosophy.

Among the topics discussed:Harnarayan's infamous calls that laid the soundtrack to the Penguins' 2016 Cup run.His relationship that formed with former Penguin Nick Bonino as a result of the “Bonino, Bonino, Bonino!” call.The trip to Pittsburgh he made with his fellow Hockey Night in Punjabi broadcasters to be a part of the Penguins Stanley Cup parade and celebration in 2016.The release of his new book, “One Game at a Time”, detailing his road to his current status as a marquee broadcaster in the sport.Dealing with an unorthodox path and barriers en route to reaching his dream of becoming an NHL broadcaster. 

Among the topics discussed:Vellucci reflects on the two-plus decade journey in coaching that's led him to his first job behind an NHL bench starting this season with the Penguins.We learn more about the long-standing relationship between Vellucci and Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, including how Rutherford gave Vellucci his first coaching opportunity.Vellucci discusses the advantages and understanding he's gained after 13 years of coaching Plymouth in the OHL, including how it's shaped his approach on player development.What made him decide to make the move to the Carolina Hurricanes organization, and step away from coaching for a few seasons for a managerial role.Winning the Calder Cup with the Charlotte Checkers in 2019.The culture and draw of being part of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins that led him to join the organization before the 2019.20 season.His approach in coaching some of the game's biggest names, and the style he is hoping to instill as the man in charge of the team's PK this year.Being drafted by the Hartford Whalers and getting a taste of NHL action as a player.Following the conversation, Josh is joined by Michelle Crechiolo of PensInsideScoop to discuss her PittsburghPenguins.com feature story on the incredible pipeline of coaches and hockey ops staff from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to the Penguins.

-Reaction to the trade from Jim Rutherford, Colton Sceviour and Mike Matheson-An ode to Patric Hornqvist's time in Pittsburgh-Josh Yohe of the Athletic joins for an in-depth break down of the deal and what it means for the Penguins roster in the present and moving forward-Florida Panthers radio Play-by-Play voice Doug Plagens stops by for a scouting report on Sceviour and Matheson, giving Penguins fans an idea of what to expect from the new additions

Among the topics discussed:Dealing with a sudden halt and ending to the QMJHL season in Sherbrooke and the ways he's stayed sharp during the pandemic.Summer training (and boating) at his family's lake house in Quebec.The excitement of growing as a piece of the Penguins' young prospect pool alongside Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Nathan Legare.Poulin's relationship with new Penguins signee Felix Robert.What he gained from participating in the Penguins' Phase III Training Camp this past Summer ahead of the return to play and his thoughts on turning pro next year.Sports and wellness are a big theme as it pertains to his family's dynamic.

Among the topics covered:Ryan's thoughts on his father Rick's run to the Stanley Cup Final in the bubble as the interim Head Coach of the Dallas Stars.Rick's impact on Ryan getting involved in the game of hockey and creating a name for himself in the sport.Growing up in Nova Scotia and summer hockey sessions against a young phenom named Sidney Crosby.Ryan's transition from hockey player to hockey ops and growing into roles in Atlanta and Winnipeg before joining the Penguins.Working in the Penguins' pro scouting department and the onus on him and his team to find productive players for Pittsburgh in the pro ranks.The approach of the entire scouting staff in leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft.How scouting potential fits for the Pittsburgh Penguins has changed in the time of a global pandemic.

Highlights include:Revisiting his goal in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final.The team's confidence level during the 2016 run.The Penguins' mindset going into the following season.Comparing how each championship felt.Re-watching (and critiquing) the 2017 games.The fatigue level of the battered blue line in 2017.Being the common denominator for some big goals.

Highlights include:Winning the Cup in 2016.Challenging his team to go back-to-back.Dealing with a slew of injuries in 2016-17.Jake Guentzel and Marc-Andre Fleury's heroics in the playoffs.Winning back-to-back Game 7's.The hardest coaching decision of his life, in which he still loses sleep over.Chris Kunitz's clutch double overtime goal.Patric Hornqvist's emotional spirit.The emotions of winning a championship (again).

Highlights include:Facing his former team, the Washington Capitals, in the Second Round.Netting the game-winning goal in Game 2 of that series.What it was like to score in the Stanley Cup Final.Coming out of the penalty box to celebrate in Game 6 (and recently getting chirped by Sidney Crosby about it).His approach to announcing the starting lineups.His pregame routine with Brian Dumoulin and Trevor Daley.Playing cards out of the Stanley Cup on the flight home.A story about Phil Kessel “that had to be told”.

Highlights include:His first impressions of Mike Sullivan in WBS.The long road to his first call up.Growing with his WBS teammates and making the jump to Pittsburgh together.His heroics against the Capitals.The Penguins' fourth line.Killing three consecutive delay of game penalties.The successful offside challenge against Tampa Bay.Winning the Cup against San Jose.Celebrating his Cup day in Germany.

Highlights include:The arrival of Mike Sullivan.Being the Phil “Kessel Whisperer” and their $300 Game 7 bet.The team's tactical adjustments against NY Rangers.The union of HBK (Hagelin-Bonino-Kessel).Back-to-back-to-back delay of game penalties.Getting the call from Andy Saucier and the challenge that changed Pittsburgh's fate.The well-oiled machine against San Jose.The team's most underrated defenseman.Chris Kunitz's Game 7 double OT heroics.Reliving victory in Nashville.

Highlights include:The text from Mario Lemieux.Max Talbot's pre-game “prediction”.Penguins' role players making a difference.Talbot's two-goal performance.Losing Sidney Crosby and the trickle down.The stressful third period.A frantic finish.Marc-Andre Fleury's redemption.

Highlights include:The Penguins' disastrous Game 5 loss in Detroit.Mario Lemieux's presence following the loss.Marc-Andre Fleury's importance to Pittsburgh's aspirations.Tyler Kennedy's role as unsung hero.The hockey gods' 180-degree swing for Fleury-Zetterberg.“The Piece” Rob Scuderi.

Highlights include:Setting the scene entering Game 4.Importance of flipping the script on 2008.The forgotten part of Evgeni Malkin's game.The 5:37-minutes that changed everything.Jordan Staal's epic shorthanded goal.The effectiveness of the Cooke-Staal-Kennedy line.Marc-Andre Fleury's game-saving performance.The momentum swing in Pittsburgh's favor.

Highlights include: History repeats with losses in Games 1 and 2 in Detroit.Penguins' mentality entering Game 3.The atmosphere in Game 3 (white out, big screen, noise).Max Talbot's (first) clutch game of the Final.The series-changing “no call”.Overlooked players in the series (Kris Letang, Matt Cooke).The pivotal third period for Pittsburgh. 

Highlights include:The Marian Hossa deadline trade that almost wasn't.Breezing through the 2008 playoffs.Reliving the heartbreaking Stanley Cup Final loss to Detroit.The coaching change that shook-up the 2008-09 season.The 2009 playoff run through Philadelphia, Washington and Carolina.

Highlights include:How he's settling in since the trade from Minnesota.Trying to navigate the city of Pittsburgh.Adjusting to the cold after growing up in Las Vegas.Why Newport Beach is special to him.His amazing relationship with his wife, Carly.Having OCD instead of being superstitious.The incredible inspiration behind his charity, Give16.Winning the King Clancy Trophy in his hometown.

Highlights include:Winning the WHL and Memorial CupMemories from the 2010 OlympicsTristan speaking about being drafted by PittsburghHis developmentHis friendship with Matt MurrayFranchise record streakHis helmet designHis work with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Highlights include:Closing Mellon Arena and opening PPG Paints ArenaSidney Crosby's 25-game point streakSidney Crosby's concussion returnTrading for Jarome IginlaAdding Phil KesselFirst impressions of Mike SullivanThe back-to-back Stanley Cup championships

Highlights include:How he first got started in the sportTraveling around the Pittsburgh area to play youth hockeyWatching Penguins games at Mellon Arena as a kidLooking back on some of his NHL firstsBeing teammates with his idol Sidney CrosbyReliving the Sid Lottery and his own draft dayHow it's been adjusting to life as a pro hockey playerHis close bond with fellow rookie John Marino

Highlights include:-His new corgi puppy Cheddar-His love of the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine-His introduction to hockey-Playing with the Sedin twins and Jagr-His crazy trade day to Pittsburgh-Playing in the World Championship-His mom's battle with MS-His favorite restaurants

Highlights include:-What it's like having Sidney Crosby watch you play-How they first got started in hockey-Their heroes and role models in the sport-Their experience at the 2018 Winter Olympics-Talking the identity and bond of Team USA-Having some fun with teammate ‘superlatives'-The challenges they face as women's hockey players-What it's been like growing the game-Why they are hopeful about the future of women's hockey 

Highlights include:*How he got involved in the equipment business*The locker room environment*Growing up the son of an NHL player*His personal athletic career*The best player pranks during his tenure*Drinking from the Cup (four times)*Equipment evolution and malfunctions 

Highlights include:*Great in-game mic'd player stories*Building trust with the team*Attending Crosby's Cup party*Being in the locker after winning the Stanley Cup*Following McCann and Bjugstad's same-day trade and play*Intimate moments with Matt Cullen, Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury and more

Highlights include:*Being trade to the Penguins*Growing up in several different countries and continents*Representing the United States in international play*Being the son of a hockey father*Being drafted into the NHL*Sharing his game-day routine, favorite Italian dish and his many tattoos

With the 2019-2020 season getting closer, Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo are joined by former Penguin and AT&T SportsNet and Penguins Radio Network analyst, Colby Armstrong. The trio discuss the busy off-season of change for the Penguins and how the group sets up heading into the year, while also diving into the many upcoming theme nights scheduled for home games at PPG Paints Arena this season. Highlights include: *Armstrong discusses one of his newest roles: coaching his son's youth hockey team *The group defines the "Harder to play against" mantra, and sizes up how the Penguins have helped themselves in that area with the moves made this off-season *Josh, Michelle and Colby dive into the many different theme nights scheduled for this season *The three look back on theme nights of past years and memorable moments

Highlights include: *Allvin gives his take on the talent in the 2019 draft class *Allvin discusses the team's scouting philosophy when evaluating prospects *Allvin gives a glimpse into the daily life of a scout, including some horror travel stories *Allvin details how the team assembles their draft board *Allvin talks about how scouting has changed over the past 15 years

Jen Bullano Ridgley joins Michelle Crechiolo and Sam Kasan on this edition of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include: -Jen takes us through her schedule during practice and game days. -Jen explains how she manages the players' schedules and media obligations for the season. -Sam, Michelle, and Jen talk about working with players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel. -Jen outlines her professional journey from the Walt Disney Company to the Pittsburgh Penguins. -Jen shares advice she received from former Penguins General Manager Ray Shero and Penguins Vice President of Communications Tom McMillan. -Jen discusses how she has overcome challenges as a woman in professional sports.

Pens center Evgeni Malkin joins Sam Kasan to recap his incredible 13-year NHL career that includes three Stanley Cups, two scoring titles, an MVP, playoff MVP and reaching 1,000-career points on the ninth episode of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include Malkin discusses reaching 1,000 points, him looking back on getting drafted and realizing his dream to play in the NHL, his legacy, and more.

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Matt Murray joins Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo on the eighth episode of the Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include: -Matt reflecting back on the first time he played goalie as a kid -Talking about why he wanted to be a goalie and the mental part of it -Breaking down his sense of style and interest in fashion -Getting into his obsession with HGTV -Ranking movies and Matt's love for Miracle -How he stays busy by taking college courses, cooking classes and piano lessons -The inspiration behind starting his charity program, “Saves MATTer”

Jake Guentzel and his father Mike join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on the seventh episode of the Scoop presented by Point Park University. Michelle Crechiolo appears later in the show to talk about Jake's superstitions and visiting him this summer in Minnesota. Other highlights include: -Mike reflecting back on when he realized Jake had a real future in hockey -What it was like for them when Jake got drafted by the Penguins -Reliving his first NHL call-up and NHL debut -Debating who is the best golfer in the Guentzel family -Joking about Jake's cleaning habits and him living with his parents and brother -Jake talking about his book report on Sidney Crosby and their relationship

Zach Aston-Reese joins Josh Getzoff, Sam Kasan, and Michelle Crechiolo on the sixth episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University.  Highlights include: -Zach discussing his connection to Pittsburgh and growing up a Pens fan -His decision to sign with the team -Looking back on some of his NHL firsts -What it was like recovering from his broken jaw -His spontaneous trip to Europe with some teammates -His experience playing junior hockey in Nebraska -Why he chose to be a graphic design major in college -The story behind his tattoos (and potentially designing one for Josh) -How it's been adjusting to life as a pro hockey player

Dana Heinze sits down with Sam Kasan, Michelle Crechiolo and Josh Getzoff on this episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Dana talks about how he became an equipment manager, what a typical day is like for him, and his thoughts on sharing behind-the-scenes photos on Twitter.

Just Schultz joins Josh Getzoff, Sam Kasan, and Michelle Crechiolo on the fourth episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. The group talks about how Justin stays busy following his surgery, he and his teammates love for video games, as well as Justin's thoughts on the 'Schultz Chug' Stanley Cup Parade memes.

Kris Letang and Paul Coffey join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on episode 3 of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Kris and Paul talk about their off-ice relationship as well as on-ice strategy. Paul also shares some great stories about playing with Mario Lemieux and hockey in the late 1980s/early 1990s.

Dan Potash joins Michelle Crechiolo, Josh Getzoff, and Sam Kasan on episode 2 of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Dan talks about his first ever TV job, how he met Sidney Crosby, establishing a rapport with the team, and how he goes about finding unique angles and stories to share with the fans.

Mike Lange joins Michelle Crechiolo, Josh Getzoff, and Sam Kasan on the inaugural episode of The Scoop. Mike discusses his game schedule for the season, his favorite types of food and music when on the road, and broadcast tips from his 40+ years in the NHL.