Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast

Did the Penguins just find ANOTHER stud goaltending prospect?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky highlights THREE major storylines to watch as Pittsburgh Penguins training camp gets underway in Cranberry! From key roster battles to players with plenty of attention on them, these are the storylines that could shape the start of the 2026-27 season. Plus, Nick looks back at some of the Penguins' top performers from the prospect tournament in Detroit and answers YOUR questions in a special training camp edition of the TOTIB Mailbag — tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Sidney Crosby addressed his contract situation last week, and it sounds like he might be FAR from finished chasing NHL history.   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat share their biggest takeaways from the Pittsburgh Penguins first two games at the Prospect Tournament. They also react to Sidney Crosby's comments about his future at the NHL Player Media Tour, and the Detroit Red Wings decision to strip Dylan Larkin of his captaincy ahead of training camp — tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Ville Koivunen is NOT on the Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect tournament roster this weekend. What does that mean for him and other similar level players this preseason?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for this weekend's prospect tournament and highlights the players who could make the biggest impact. He also breaks down some notable absences from the tournament and what they could mean for the Penguins heading into the 2026-27 season, before reacting to the Anaheim Ducks parting ways with veteran forward Chris Kreider — tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Pittsburgh Penguins training camp is just over a week away! Which player(s) enter camp as a dark horse to make the opening night roster?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky predicts the Pittsburgh Penguins opening night roster for the 2026-27 season. He also discusses a pair of dark horses that enter camp with an opportunity to make a surprising run towards the opening night roster — tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Connor Hellebuyck has publicly reiterated his desire to be traded from the Winnipeg Jets. What are the worst possible landing spots for him if you're a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead at the Pittsburgh Penguins' top goal-scoring candidates and predicts how many players could reach the 30-goal mark during the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to the news of Mario Lemieux selling his remaining shares of the Penguins' organization and breaks down the worst possible landing spots for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Penguins' perspective — tune in!   Lemieux Story (DKPS)

The Pittsburgh Penguins hit a home run when they selected Ben Kindel 11th overall in the 2025 Draft, but for some reason the national media still views him as a reach.   Check out our latest episodes

The Pittsburgh Penguins hit a home run when they selected Ben Kindel 11th overall in the 2025 Draft, but for some reason the national media still views him as a reach.   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken the ice! Well, some of them and Nick Belsky discusses a few players that have begun informal training for the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to the continued disrespect thrown at Penguins' center Ben Kindel, and a history-making deal between Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche — tune in!   Read Taylor Haase's full article here

Jim Rutherford made plenty of great moves in Pittsburgh, but these two trades left one big question: How did they NOT work?   Check out our latest episodes

The Athletic ranked the Penguins' top prospects, and there are some VERY interesting takeaways.   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh**, Nick Belsky reacts to a new report from The Athletic's Josh Yohe on Sidney Crosby's upcoming contract negotiations and what it could mean for the Penguins. He also breaks down The Athletic's annual prospect system rankings, including a VERY interesting ranking for the Penguins, and discusses Kyle Dubas trading away yet another piece of the Jake Guentzel trade tree — tune in!   Read Josh Yohe's full article here

The Pittsburgh Penguins had the second-highest draft selection of the Sidney Crosby era in 2012, and wound up selecting defenseman Derrick Pouliot. But what would've happed had they selected Filip Forsberg (who went three picks later) instead?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat preview an interesting upcoming season for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke. They also look back at five of the biggest "misses" of the Sidney Crosby era —Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

On this segment of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at whether the Penguins should seriously consider trading Erik Karlsson—or if keeping him is still the better move.   Check out our latest episodes

Filip Hallander had his 2025-26 season cut short due to blood clot in his leg. What will his role be for the Penguins next season?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky unveils his ultimate "All-Teammate Teams" from the Sidney Crosby/Big Three era. He also breaks down the Penguins' current forward-line construction, discusses whether it's finally time to move on from Erik Karlsson, explores the role Filip Hallander could play this season, and much more in Part Two of the TOTIB Mailbag —Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Sidney Crosby turns 39 today! To celebrate, Nick Belsky shares his list of the five biggest moments of Sidney Crosby's career. Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Ville Koivunen to an 8-year contract extension ($4 Million AAV). Nick Belsky shares his instant reactions to the new deal.   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead to Year Two of Dan Muse and discusses the biggest challenge facing the Penguins head coach. He also unveils his Top Five Moments of Sidney Crosby's career on the eve of the Captain's 39th birthday, and answers questions on Sergei Murashov, Kris Letang, and more in part one of the August TOTIB Mailbag—Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Kyle Dubas has maintained his "brick by boring brick" approach this offseason, but the Penguins could still use one more move before training camp in September.   Check out our latest episodes

The Pittsburgh Penguins have always been built around dynamic centers, but what's the plan going forward as Sidney Crosby enters his 22nd season.   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat discuss who they feel could step up and become a surprise performer for the Pittsburgh Penguins next season. They also react more to Tommy Novak's contract extension, discuss what it means for the future of the center position in Pittsburgh, and more—Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Did the Penguins hint at their plans to keep their 2026 2nd-round pick in North America for the upcoming season?   Check out our latest episodes

On this BONUS episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the Pittsburgh Penguins signing forward Tommy Novak to a contract extension. He also breaks down what the deal means for Novak's future and the team's plans moving forward —Tune in! Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead to Sergei Murashov's first full season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and explores what fans should realistically expect from the highly touted 22-year-old goaltender. He also reacts to the new jersey numbers assigned to several of the Penguins' newest additions—including an intriguing member of the 2026 draft class—and breaks down the growing exodus of top prospects from the CHL to the NCAA—Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Where do things stand in the Metropolitan Division following the bulk of the 2026 offseason?   Check out our latest episodes

With the Jason Robertson saga in the rearview mirror, could the Pittsburgh Penguins turn their attention to Shane Wright?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the end of the Pittsburgh Penguins hunt for Jason Robertson after the winger re-signed with the Dallas Stars. He also shares his thoughts on where the Pens should pivot to in the trade market, and takes stock of the Metropolitan Division as we enter the slow season of the hockey calendar -- Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky breaks down his favorite and least favorite moves the Pittsburgh Penguins have made during the 2026 offseason so far. He also ranks the four most memorable moves Kyle Dubas has made across his first four summers as Penguins general manager. Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky discusses the Pittsburgh Penguins avoiding salary arbitration with forward Nicholas Robertson and where he fits into the team's plans for the upcoming season. He also reacts to the first few games of the Penguins' schedule announced on Wednesday afternoon, Anthony Mantha finally signing in free agency, and more—tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Nick Belsky shares his ranking of the top 10 Pittsburgh Penguins prospects following the 2026 NHL Draft.   Check out our latest episodes

Could former 1st-round pick Owen Pickering have an increased role next season?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky breaks down his trade tiers for several potential late-summer trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also explains why defenseman Owen Pickering could be poised for a much bigger role in 2026-27 and questions whether there's still a place for forward Justin Brazeau after the best season of his career—tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Amidst the Jason Robertson speculation, one NHL insider believes the Pittsburgh Penguins could be a good landing spot for Canucks' forward Elias Pettersson.    Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky breaks down whether Sidney Crosby can return to the 100-point plateau during the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to an NHL insider naming the Pittsburgh Penguins as a potential landing spot for Canucks center Elias Pettersson and reveals his updated Top 10 Penguins prospects rankings following the 2026 NHL Draft and Development Camp—tune in! Check out our latest episodes

For the second consecutive summer, Kyle Dubas has significantly shuffled his defense core, but could the current group be the one the kicks off the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins?   Check out our latest episodes

Two big fish remain on the table for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Would it be better for them to try and trade for Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson? Or to sign Connor Bedard to a historic offer sheet?   Check out our latest episodes