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The Pittsburgh Penguins got back in the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens and Hunter and Pat recap the game to start the show, They first shout out Tristan Jarry for his performance after he delivered another gem. They marvel at his consistency throughout the season and how he came up with a lot of timely saves before shouting out Kris Letang. Yes, he had a bad turnover early in the game but he still played like a man on a mission afterwards. After that, they analyze the performances of Drew O'Connor and Valtteri Puustinen before shouting out Erik Karlsson for a strong game. In the second segment, they then break down the Emil Bemstrom trade and how he fits the Penguins as a player. They also look at the condition of the sixth-round pick and how it's not as big of a deal as people are making it out to be. Finally, they preview Sunday's massive matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Indeed Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONNHL when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back. Indeed Indeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Camino Consulting After providing more than 20 years of service to small and midsize businesses, Camino is offering a digital seminar for families and couples. Go to www.caminoconsulting.ca and use discount code LOCKEDON for 25% off the rest of the month OR mention Locked On when reaching out for a business seminar and receive the first 5 profiles free. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Are we happy with any of the Arizona Coyotes we added for a good schedule last week?Is Evgeni Malkin also hurting from Jake Guentzel's injury?Has Alex Ovechkin returned, and has Tom Wilson departed?Will we continue giving Nikolaj Ehlers chances to let us down?Can Drake Batherson or Brock Boeser snap out of their funks?..and more!---Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community!Patrons get added to the KKUPFL waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager and secure a spot in Season 10; plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Matt Villalta, Sean Durzi, Barrett Hayton, Torey Krug, Rickard Rakell, Reilly Smith, Drew O'Connor, Evgeni Malkin, Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Mikael Granlund, Mackenzie Blackwood, William Eklund, Nikolaj Ehlers, Drake Batherson, Mats Zuccarello, Brock Boeser, Tommy Novak, Yegor Sharangovich, Rasmus Andersson, Matt Duchene, Alex Killorn, James Reimer, Alex Lyon, Nicolas Roy, Matty Beniers and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a massive win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night and it has Hunter and Pat feeling good on this Tuesday. They start the show by discussing how the blueprint continues to be there for this team to win games consistently, but they just have to do it. They marvel at how they defended all game long as it was a classic low-event game they needed. They also discuss how Sidney Crosby once again put the team on his back with two more goals and how they're fully back in the playoff race. They discuss the standings and how they got some help heading into a few days off. After that, they look at Drew O'Connor's play and how he continues to be tremendous over the last few weeks before shouting out Tristan Jarry for another stellar performance. Finally, they discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's milestone on Monday and what that means for the Penguins since his career is getting close to being over. Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Penguins with Vince Comunale (@PGHVC).  We discuss their chances of making the playoffs, how newcomers Erik Karlsson, Ryan Graves, Reilly Smith & Lars Eller are doing, the emergence of Drew O'Connor, what will happen with Jake Guentzel, how well Crosby, Malkin & Letang have been playing, how good the goaltending has been, and more! 

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a gigantic win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night and Hunter and Pat start the show by discussing how this was one of their best efforts of the season. They look at how the Penguins came out with a purpose and didn't let up throughout the rest of the game. They praise Geno for one heck of a performance after he put on a show, and also shout out Drew O'Connor for more strong play. After that, they look at how the Penguins didn't retaliate when the Flyers tried to bait them into taking penalties before looking at the current playoff race. They discuss how the Penguins have gotten back into it after a slow start and what Kyle Dubas has to be feeling right now after he challenged his team a few weeks ago. Finally, they look at the strong play of Alex Nedeljkovic and if there is any goalie controversy with this team right now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order.  Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Nick discusses Drew O'Connor's career-season and why his confidence is leading to a promotion in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup. Tune In! The top podcast for the most avid Penguins fans! Tune in as Nick Brlansky and Nick Horwat bring you all of the Pittsburgh Penguins top news and analysis every day! New episodes of "Tip of the Ice-Burgh" on Tuesday & Thursday and "Ice-Burgh To Go" on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss a crazy Penguins 6-5 win in Boston. Sidney Crosby had a standout performance. Drew O'Connor had a solid night. The Metropolitan Division is a mess, and the Pens have a busy schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals but Hunter and Pat have other things to attend to first. They first recap the Penguins' win over the Blues and how they could play out defensively in line for a win. Before discussing Evgeni Malkin's recent hot stretch, they also look at how Drew O'Connor continues to come alive in the last week and how that's paid major dividends for the team. After that, they look at Tristan Jarry's sharp game before dissecting the win over the Islanders. They look at how this was a massive 2 points as they continue to fight for their playoff lives and how Alex Nedeljkovic plays like one of the best goalies in the league. They also analyze how the Penguins got timely goals from their depth in this one and how they didn't have to rely on their stars. Finally, they preview Tuesday's massive game against the Washington Capitals. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, the Nick's discuss Kris Letang's historic performance in the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-0 victory over the New York Islanders and why he deserves more attention in the Norris Trophy conversation this season (5:45). They also discuss the recent line changes for Valtteri Puustinen and Drew O'Connor and whether the success they had on Long Island is sustainable (22:32). The guys finish the episode by looking back to Kyle Dubas' December 11th press conference, how the Penguins have responded in the seven games since, and why this current stretch might be more than just a small surge (34:58). Tune In! The top podcast for the most avid Penguins fans! Tune in as Nick Brlansky and Nick Horwat bring you all of the Pittsburgh Penguins top news and analysis every day! New episodes of "Tip of the Ice-Burgh" on Tuesday & Thursday and "Ice-Burgh To Go" on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins put up one heck of a performance against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night and Patrick Damp is BACK with Hunter Hodies to break it all down on Thursday. They discuss how the Penguins blitzed the Islanders in the second period and showed no mercy for the rest of the game. They dive into how the Penguins were able to finally solve Ilya Sorokin since he's been so good against them and how the Penguins were able to play smart hockey while also getting offensive looks. After that, they dive into Kris Letang's historic night and how he continues to have one hell of a season for the Penguins before shouting out Valtteri Puustinen, Evgeni Malkin, Drew O'Connor, and Marcus Pettersson for their performances. Finally, has a turnaround finally started? All that, plus much more is on this episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a massive win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night but of course, we have to start the show with Tristan Jarry's goal. Hunter and Pat gush about the goal and how Jarry made Penguins history before getting into his performance as a whole. They dive into how confident Jarry looks and if this can continue for the rest of the season. After that, they dive into Sidney Crosby's beautiful goal to get the Penguins back into it. They analyze how Crosby continues to age like fine wine before getting to the tying goal with Drew O'Connor. They marvel at the pass that Evgeni Malkin made before Pat cooks a little bit regarding Jeff Carter. Is this a season-changing win? They also dive into that before they end the show with a preview of the matchup against the Flyers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Collective.com Collective is the number one financial solution for freelancers, contractors, and self-employed entrepreneurs that lets you focus on your passion, not your paperwork. Right now, Collective is offering 1 month free and no onboarding fee when you go to Collective.com/lockedonnhl and tell them LOCKEDONNHL sent you.  Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lars Eller, Drew O'Connor aren't worried about bottom-six goals. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lars Eller, Drew O'Connor aren't worried about bottom-six goals. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lars Eller, Drew O'Connor aren't worried about bottom-six goals.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze the team's first three games of the season. Is the offense still too reliant on the top lines of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to win games? What kind of difference has Erik Karlsson made on the blue line -- and especially the power play? And can Drew O'Connor ride a strong preseason into a regular role on the third line along Lars Eller? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze the team's first three games of the season. Is the offense still too reliant on the top lines of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to win games? What kind of difference has Erik Karlsson made on the blue line -- and especially the power play? And can Drew O'Connor ride a strong preseason into a regular role on the third line along Lars Eller? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew O'Connor, Lars Eller forming a promising forechecking pair on third line. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew O'Connor, Lars Eller forming a promising forechecking pair on third line.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

Drew O'Connor, Lars Eller forming a promising forechecking pair on third line. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Victory Friday for the Pittsburgh Penguins after they took down the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. To start off the show, Hunter and Pat recap the Penguins' 3-1 win and discuss who their standouts were. Hunter starts with Tristan Jarry with the saves that he made and how he finally looked healthy. They also look into how Rickard Rakell played and how he continues to show off his chemistry with Sidney Crosby. Will that be a thing all season long? They also analyze Drew O'Connor's big game and how Lars Eller made quite a few impressions with his skating and his play in the offensive zone. After that, they dive into Ty Smith not being claimed and whether they were both surprised before looking at what the next steps are for him. They also look at the other cuts that were made before finishing off with some Jake Guentzel talk. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you use code locked at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Clifford of Dobber Hockey joins Jesse and Victor to talk fantasy draft targets. Players discussed are: Bowen Byram, Jamie Drysdale, Nazem Kadri, Jacob MacDonald, Marco Rossi, Taylor Hall, Joel Hofer, Nikolaj Ehlers, Mike Matheson, Boone Jenner, Cam York, Oliver Wahlstrom, Joseph Woll, David Perron, Michael Eyssimont, and Drew O'Connor. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.

Training camp is less than two weeks away! To get into the spirit of things, Hunter and Pat dive into three of the biggest storylines heading into camp with the season so close to starting. They first dive into Erik Karlsson and how he will mesh with the Penguins under Mike Sullivan. How will he do when it comes to not being "the guy" every night? What will having a partner in Marcus Pettersson do for him? In turn, how will EK65 help Evgeni Malkin since the latter will FINALLY get ice time with a No. 1 defenseman? After that, they switch gears to Drew O'Connor and whether his camp performance can carry over into the regular season where he can be an every-night player. They discuss his strengths and what he still needs to work on, plus how he could use more time this season so that the Penguins can properly evaluate him. Finally, they look at Tristan Jarry and what he will look like now that he has a massive extension. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter and Pat are back for an episode of the podcast on Friday and oh boy, there are A LOT of topics to discuss. They first start off with the Jake Guentzel injury as the Penguins got brutal news on him to start the day on Friday. They look at how this will affect things with the team for the next 12+ weeks. They also discuss who will replace him on the top line to start the season and Hunter even puts Drew O'Connor's name into the fold, even though he has never gotten top six minutes before. They also analyze whether Dubas will sign anyone to replace Guentzel while also realizing that they'd have to be cap compliant whenever Guentzel comes back from his injury. After that, they analyze Drew O'Connor's deal more in-depth before discussing why this weekend looks like it's going to be super important for multiple reasons. Heck, Hunter even makes a bold prediction for this weekend, especially when it comes to the Erik Karlsson situation. Will Mikael Granlund be bought out? They dive into that question as well before finishing the show with Kyle Dubas promoting himself to GM and looking at the other front office moves from Thursday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Penguins To Go, Nick discusses the re-signing of forward Drew O'Connor by the Pittsburgh Penguins before reaching salary arbitration, and what that means for their second buy-out window. Tune In! Your daily dose of Pittsburgh Penguins talk, hosted by Nick Brlansky. New Episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Part of Fan Nation and InsideThePenguins.com. Listen weekly and remember every day is “A Great Day for Hockey”! On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, and the final day of July! Hunter and Pat are back for another fresh episode of the podcast and they start the show with some front-office news from over the weekend as Amanda Kessel was hired to the Penguins front office full-time. The two dive into what that means for the front office and what her expertise is likely going to be before looking at how this is the same role that Jason Spezza had under Dubas in Toronto. They also dive into what their future could look like as a hockey executive in the NHL. Is she going to be a full-time GM one day? Could that be with the Penguins? After that, they analyze why this is a big week for Drew O'Connor and the Penguins since his arbitration hearing is on Friday. They look at what he could sign for after doing some digging on other players who are close in terms of production while also thinking about what his full role will be on the team for this season. Finally, they end the show by celebrating Evgeni Malkin's birthday and looking back at some of his best moments as a Pittsburgh Penguin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Penguins To Go, Nick discusses the importance of Drew O'Connor to the Pittsburgh Penguins, both this offseason and on the ice next season. Tune In! Your daily dose of Pittsburgh Penguins talk, hosted by Nick Brlansky. New Episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Part of Fan Nation and InsideThePenguins.com. Listen weekly and remember every day is “A Great Day for Hockey”! On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Nick's discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins current third line center options and whether Kyle Dubas could still be searching for an answer at that position. They also react to Drew O'Connor filing for arbitration, a new buyout window appearing, and look back at an interesting hypothetical surrounding Marc-Andre Fleury. Tune In!! Topics Include: (3:45) Penguins Options At Third Line Center (18:00) Drew O'Connor Files For Arbitration (25:50) Will Granlund Make It To Training Camp? (38:10) Is Fleury Still A Penguin Without The 2017 Expansion? The top podcast for the most avid Penguins fans! Tune in as hosts Nick Brlansky and Nick Horwat bring you all of the Pittsburgh Penguins top news and analysis every Monday & Thursday as part of the Fan Nation Network and InsideThePenguins.com. Listen weekly and remember every day is “A Great Day for Hockey”! On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thursday again! This time, there's hardly any Erik Karlsson content for yinz as Hunter starts the show with some talk regarding Drew O'Connor. He dives into O'Connor filing for salary arbitration and what that means for him and the Penguins. He discusses how the two sides likely won't have to go to arbitration and that a deal should be easy to negotiate before looking at how this opens up a second buyout window for the team. He discusses when the second buyout window would open and if it's likely that the Penguins would use one considering that they did not during the regular window. He then moves on to his Metropolitan Division power rankings Post July 1 and where the Penguins stack up to the other teams in the division. Are they a playoff team? Are they outside the playoff picture right now? Finally, he ends the show by discussing Patric Hornqvist as he announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday. upport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday! Hunter is back from his Fourth of July celebrations and is joined by Josh Yohe to discuss the past few days in Penguin Land. They first discuss the Erik Karlsson situation and if there's anything new on it. Josh drops a couple of nuggets about it, including about how something almost happened on Saturday before they look at how he would fit onto the team. They analyze who would play with him at 5v5 while also spitballing if he and Kris Letang would run the power play since Todd Reirden would be having a field day with that. Hunter also wonders when this trade will happen since the Sharks don't appear to be in a rush to make this deal, despite not having any leverage. Also: Who would be the perfect partner for EK65? After that, they discuss the Jarry contract and Josh gives his thoughts on it before they look at who will be his backup. Are Casey DeSmith's days numbered? They then discuss the bottom six and if Drew O'Connor and Alex Nylander will take major steps this upcoming season. Could they both get full-time roles with the team? What about Radim Zohorna after he was brought back? Finally, Hunter and Josh look at what else Kyle could do, especially if he doesn't get Erik Karlsson. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody's Matthew Tkachuk, but Drew O'Connor really, really needs to get a fair shot. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody's Matthew Tkachuk, but Drew O'Connor really, really needs to get a fair shot. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode continues the 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins player reviews. Nick continues his reviews by breaking down the seasons of Danton Heinen and Drew O'Connor. Tune In! Your daily dose of Pittsburgh Penguins talk, hosted by Nick Brlansky. New Episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Part of Fan Nation and InsideThePenguins.com. Listen weekly and remember every day is “A Great Day for Hockey”! On Twitter: @IceBurghPodcast @InsidePenguins Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Inside The Penguins!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the day before National Star Wars Day and you want to talk Pittsburgh Penguins hockey? Hunter jokes of course, but still, Thursday will be a fun day to celebrate that amazing franchise. Hunter starts the show off by discussing Drew O'Connor's season and why he showed that he belonged. His development has been great to see over the past couple of years and it seems to finally be paying off for him. Hunter dives into the numbers, which are favorable for DOC even though he played limited minutes. He even discusses how he has improved defensively before looking at what contract he should get since he's an RFA for next season. Also: Should he be guaranteed a spot in the bottom six? Hunter answers that before flipping over to what the new GM should do RIGHT WHEN he/she gets the job. Is it a trade? Is it figuring out the coaching staff? Bringing in a quality front office? Signing Jason Zucker? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out! All of that, plus a playoff update is on this episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit is only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another tied game late in the third period and another regulation loss! It's been a theme for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the last week and change, and it came up again on Tuesday night. Hunter starts the show by touching on the turning point, and yes, it's Rust's late penalty. He analyzes why there was no reason for him to even high-stick Seider in that situation and harps on the team for continuing not to play good situational hockey. He even goes back to last week when the same thing happened against the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators and the Penguins didn't come away with any points. Where would they be if they had gotten at least a point in those games and this one? He then slams the team for another poor start in a game that is very important before discussing why Casey DeSmith wasn't good enough when they needed him to be. He also goes into the power play and why both units provided a spark and also discusses why Drew O'Connor has been the secret ingredient to getting the fourth line going over the past week. All that, plus much more is on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where in the HECK did that come from? Hunter thinks it HAS TO be that he saw Steel Panthers as the Pittsburgh Penguins ROLLED the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. He first discusses Sidney Crosby and how he's doing vintage things well into his 30s. He analyzes how Sid was able to take Sam Girard's lunch money with that move and why the Captain has the best backhand in the sport. He also discusses how Crosby put the team on his back in that game and showed everyone why they're not dead...at least not yet. After that, Hunter compliments Jeff Carter...yes, you read that right. He analyzes how he played his finest game of the year and ponders if there's a small chance that it could be a sign of things to come. He also shouts out Tristan Jarry for his best performance since returning and praises Drew O'Connor for his continued excellence in the bottom six. After that, Hunter does a small preview of the game against the Dallas Stars and how the Penguins can shock the world against them as the injuries seem to be mounting. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a win for the black and gold! Hunter is in awe of how this team played given everything that has gone on recently and he starts the show off by going into Drew O'Connor's overall game. He looks at why he should be here to stay for the rest of the year as he is the perfect fourth-liner for this team. He also compares his goal tonight to one of the most important goals in franchise history that happened during the 2009 one since they looked very, very similar. He also looks at how Jason Zucker continues to have one of the best seasons of his career as he's been their most consistent winger. Should he get re-signed? Hunter has some trouble with that question but that's also kinda for another time. After that, Hunter goes into how the leadership group and Mike Sullivan have done a great job with this team this week based on so many changes. He looks at how hard they've played for each other and why the bond this team has looked to be insanely special. Finally, he ends the show by complimenting Mikael Granlund for his debut and how he made Jeff Carter turn back into his old self...for at least a night. He analyzes his work on the PK, plus how he looked dangerous on offense at times before analyzing Jeff Petry's performance. He then ends the show with a quick trade deadline primer as he makes his prediction for Friday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Indeed Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON​. Offer valid through March 31st.  Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a night for Drew O'Connor … and it sure won't be his last! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a night for Drew O'Connor … and it sure won't be his last! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-back wins? Is that allowed? Hunter starts the show by recapping the butt-kicking that the Penguins gave the Lightning on Sunday as this is a team that the Penguins have beaten a good bit over the last few years. He looks at how the depth was FINALLY able to step up and help the core as Teddy Blueger, Jeff Carter, and Brian Dumoulin all got on the score sheet. Heck, even Drew O'Connor opened the game with the first goal. He then advocates for Ron Hextall to not use this game to say that the team doesn't need any help in their bottom six and looks at why that would be very foolish. He also gives his main turning point in the game that really set the Penguins on a path to winning before changing gears to the Blues game on Saturday. Hunter analyzes what the Penguins did right in that game and how it should've been a blowout if Jordan Binnington didn't have an insane game. After that, Hunter looks to Hextall to see if he's going to make a move before Friday's deadline. Does Chychrun make sense? Should a forward be higher on the totem pole? Finally, he previews Tuesday's matchup against the Nashville Predators and why the Penguins need to keep the good times rolling against a team that is not going to make the playoffs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” You'll get 15% off your next order. Indeed Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON​. Offer valid through March 31st.  Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens will give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How's everyone doing after that crazy game? Hunter starts the episode off by getting into the core players and how they were the main reason why the Penguins were able to bring this home. He especially shouts out Kris Letang for his heroics and how his dad was definitely with him while he was on the ice for this game. He analyzes how he played offensively and how the Penguins badly missed him over this last month. He then gets into how Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby had VINTAGE performances in this one and how the power play in particular really needed that spark that Malkin was able to provide it. He also laughs at how Ryan Lomberg poked the bear (Crosby) and why it's never wise to do that. After that, he does address Casey DeSmith's performance and how it was the worst one of the year. He analyzes what he saw from PPG Paints Arena and if this is going to be the norm going forward or if this was just an outlier. He also does make the point that he can't get too many starts in a row because he's just not built for that. Finally, Hunter praises the 4th line for having one of their best games of the season as Drew O'Connor and Danton Heinen were all over the ice. All that, plus much more, on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins came into this game without three of their top four defensemen and it went the way a lot of people expected: With a loss. The Penguins showed some promise in the first period, but then got blown out of the water in the final 40 minutes of regulation. Hunter didn't like the competitive level of most of the players on the team and even praised a fight in the third period,d which is something he almost never does. Hunter looks at how the top six struggled to generate any offense in this one, which leaves it to the bottom six...and you all saw how that went. Yes, Drew O'Connor scored, but it seems like nobody else in the bottom six wants to lately. Hunter again rips that unit as it continues to be not good enough. He also looks at the regression from Brock McGinn as he was never going to shoot 18% for the entire season. He then goes after some people who went at Mike Sullivan for this loss...as if he can push a magic button with being out three d-men, plus his starting goaltender. He points the finger at Hextall as it's past time for him to go out and do something to help this team. Finally, he gets everyone prepped for the Hurricanes on Saturday night as that promises to be a very, very tough game for the Penguins to win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds, and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins' skid continued on Monday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. It was a game that featured the Penguins doing a lot of good things, but they then made mistakes in the 3rd period that cost them two points. To start things off, Hunter slams Mike Sullivan for putting out a lineup that should've been better. He goes into how Sullivan usually never does 11 forwards and seven defensemen and wonders why he all of a sudden decided to do that. He also goes at him for continuing to put Brian Dumoulin on the ice in late-game situations when things are most dire. Should Ruhwedel have played over Dumoulin? Why isn't Drew O'Connor getting more minutes? After that, Hunter continues to question Sullivan because Kasperi Kapanen saw his ice time go down yet again, even when he was playing well. He also gets into Casey DeSmith coming in for Tristan Jarry and how well he was playing before the last two goals happened. He then looks at some positives from this game and how most of the Penguins' mistakes are fixable. Finally, Hunter ends the show with his thoughts on the team going forward and why you should still think this team can make the playoffs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins' injury curse had to live on. Yeah, you guys knew it wasn't going away anytime soon. Hunter starts this show by going into the unfortunate news about Jeff Petry as he is set to miss close to a month with that hand injury. He looks at how the Penguins will reconfigure their defensive pairs during that time and how much more weight is about to be on the shoulders of Kris Letang. He then analyzes the Penguins' callups and why the two that came up made the most sense. He goes into Drew O'Connor's recent hot stretch down in WBS and why Mark Friedman will be more of a warm body because the Penguins still have 6 healthy defensemen right now. Yes, he does get to the Ty Smith stuff and why it wouldn't make much sense to bring him up...at least for right now. after that, he looks at POJ's game as a whole and how he continues to show that he's going to be a long-term top 4 defenseman in this league. Hunter dives into the numbers (which are career-highs) that show just how good he's been at both ends of the rink. He then begs the question of whether POJ should get more minutes while Petry is out. Should he come up to the top pairing? Should he be the full-time QB of the second PP? Finally, Hunter looks ahead to the Panthers and what's making them struggle this season before teasing a full preview episode on Wednesday with Armando Velez. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNHL to learn more. NHTSA Drive sober or get pulled over. Click HERE to learn more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday! The Penguins were back practicing and as always, there is lots to discuss. Hunter dives into a couple of expected roster cuts that were made on Wednesday before going into a couple of other player performances from Tuesday night. He first touches on Jeff Petry and why it wasn't the best debut for him. He looks at his struggles in the defensive zone, plus his $5K fine that he got from the NHL on Wednesday morning. Was it a play that he actually should've been fined for? After that, he goes a bit more positive with Radim Zohorna and why it feels like it's now or never for him at this point. The second segment then dives into some of the practice lines and how the Penguins are starting to split up the main roster from the WBS roster. Hunter looks at Josh Archibald and if it's right for him to clearly have a place in that group, even though some younger players have looked a bit better at camp (same with Zohorna in a way). He advocates for Drew O'Connor and Drake Caggiula to join that group since he likes their upside heading into the season. Finally, he breaks down the rest of the lines and how it's clear that Ty Smith is starting to become the favorite to win that No. 6 defenseman job. All that, plus much more, on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penguins hockey is back, baby (even though it's only preseason). Hunter starts the show off by recapping the team's first preseason game and who stood out the most to him. He looks at Jason Zucker's goal and how he was able to pull that off, while also hoping that the team gets more of that during the regular season. He also assesses Drew O'Connor's performance, as well as Sam Poulin's. Has Poulin been more noticeable as of late? What does that mean for his chances of making the team? How was Ty Smith in his Penguins debut? He also assesses him and then looks at how Casey DeSmith played in his first game since he got hurt in the playoffs. Following that, he recaps the second preseason game, and yeah, it went the way everyone expected. Was Danton Heinen the best player on the ice? How was Ryan Poehling's debut? Does Josh Archibald need to do a bit more to secure his spot on the team? He then breaks some news about a couple of roster cuts before giving his thoughts on the players that will be playing on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the opening of training camp, let's see Drew O'Connor force some issues on and off the ice. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the opening of training camp, let's see Drew O'Connor force some issues on and off the ice. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the opening of training camp, let's see Drew O'Connor force some issues on and off the ice.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

Happy Thursday! Hunter starts the episode with another RoboPenguin update as Icetetics is reporting that the jersey is going to have a gold gradient. Is that what the Penguins should be doing? Hunter dives into that report and voices some displeasure over it since it would kinda ruin the logo in a way. He looks at how there have been too many plain gold jerseys as of late for the Penguins and how they need to change it up a little bit (just don't go for a blue jersey). After that update, he looks at the race for the 12th forward spot and who has the inside edge heading into training camp and the preseason. Is it Drew O'Connor? Is it Ryan Poehling? What about Drake Caggiula or Josh Archibald? He looks at who the best option is for the team in that spot and how the player can potentially contribute in more than one way. Also: Is it a given that DOC makes the team? Hunter goes into that as well before ending the show with some Jeff Carter talk. He dives into what Carter needs to do next season in order to be more consistent, plus looks at if 3C is still the best position for him at this stage in his career. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only way to improve when keeping stuff the same is to give Drew O'Connor, other kids a chance. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only way to improve when keeping stuff the same is to give Drew O'Connor, other kids a chance. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only way to improve when keeping stuff the same is to give Drew O'Connor, other kids a chance.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

The NHL season is over and that means every team is in offseason mode. Hunter starts the show off by getting to a couple of listener silly season trade proposals and if he'd entertain these offers. One of them involves Kirby Dach, while another involves Brian Dumoulin. Hunter analyzes both of them and looks at who would be getting the better end of each deal. Do these hypothetical trades make sense for the Penguins? Do they also address other needs, or do they open up more? After that, Hunter reviews Drew O'Connor's season and how he saw a big growth in him from last year to this year. Is there a spot for him on this team next year? Can he provide even more offense than he did this past season? Hunter also looks at the main things that changed in Drew's game and how he has the ability to change them even more heading into next season. Finally, Hunter ends the show by congratulating the Colorado Avalanche on winning the Stanley Cup, while also giving his thoughts on Jack Johnson and the Crosby/MacKinnon bromance. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds, and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave the latest from the Penguins ahead of Game 4 tonight. Jeff agreed with the guys and doesn't think Louis Domingue should lose his net to Tristan Jarry if he continues to play well. Jeff said with Jarry, it's not that the team won't be confident in his ability, but if he has seen enough action in practice leading up to a real game. Jeff had concern for Brian Dumoulin, who still hasn't hit the ice since injury. He said Mike Matheson has been better in this series than what we saw in Game 2. Poni thinks Brian Boyle should be out of the lineup, but a potential replacement like Drew O'Connor didn't participate in line rushes during practice. Jeff updated his series prediction and showed interest in joining the guys in New York if the series goes to Game 7. 

Pens-Rangers Game 4 set for tonight at PPG Paints Arena. The guys discussed the Game 3 win on Saturday night that put the Pens up 2-1 in the series. Louis Domingue will be back in the net tonight and the guys debated if it is Domingue's spot to lose even if a healthy Tristan Jarry gets cleared to return. The guys think a win tonight should keep Domingue in net until at least the end of this series and he shouldn't get benched until there's a reason for it. Poni said if Mike Sullivan goes to Jarry and the season crashes to a finish he should be fired.  93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave the latest from the Penguins ahead of Game 4 tonight. Jeff agreed with the guys and doesn't think Louis Domingue should lose his net to Tristan Jarry if he continues to play well. Jeff said with Jarry, it's not that the team won't be confident in his ability, but if he has seen enough action in practice leading up to a real game. Jeff had concern for Brian Dumoulin, who still hasn't hit the ice since injury. He said Mike Matheson has been better in this series than what we saw in Game 2. Poni thinks Brian Boyle should be out of the lineup, but a potential replacement like Drew O'Connor didn't participate in line rushes during practice. Jeff updated his series prediction and showed interest in joining the guys in New York if the series goes to Game 7.  HOCKEY TALK! Poni is going to the game tonight. Chris loved Mike Tomlin's hat and jersey combo for Game 3. The guys argued if Penguins fans are more dog or cat people. 

Another kid shows up, then sits down … and it'll be no different with Drew O'Connor. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another kid shows up, then sits down … and it'll be no different with Drew O'Connor. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth line for the Pittsburgh Penguins is comprised of Brian Boyle, Dominik Simon and Drew O'Connor. Those guys are making it very hard to make any of them healthy scratches again. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth line for the Pittsburgh Penguins is comprised of Brian Boyle, Dominik Simon and Drew O'Connor. Those guys are making it very hard to make any of them healthy scratches again. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth line for the Pittsburgh Penguins is comprised of Brian Boyle, Dominik Simon and Drew O'Connor. Those guys are making it very hard to make any of them healthy scratches again.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

Fly Penguins Fly Episode 20: The Penguins visit the Seattle Kraken. Follow @flypenguinsfly on Instagram!This is the first time the Penguins will see the Kraken in person, though they're by no means unfamiliar with the players on Seattle's roster. Names like Oleksiak and Tanev have been sewn onto the backs of Seattle jerseys, and those jerseys will be worn on the ice in Seattle TONIGHT by humans of those very namesakes... you get the idea. :)  In today's episode we'll hear from Jake Guentzel, head coach Mike Sullivan, and newly-minted fourth-line center, Garden State native, Drew O'Connor.Enjoy the podcast. Enjoy the game. AND OF COURSE:Let's Go Pens!!!JEFF TAYLOR

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan finally did it. He has changed up the second line after it badly struggled again on Wednesday night against the Oilers. Hunter goes into those changes in the first segment and if the players he switched make more sense on their new lines. He also reacts to Drew O'Connor likely getting another shot as he was playing well early in the season. After that, Hunter does a full preview for the Canucks matchup and focuses on how Pittsburgh can win the game, plus how badly Jim Benning has bungled the team. Finally, Hunter touches on the Monday matchup against Seattle and how the Penguins should still be kicking themselves over that decision on Jared McCann. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. StatHero StatHero is the first of its kind Daily Fantasy Sports platform where it's YOU vs. the HOUSE in head to head fantasy matchups - winner take all. Sign up for FREE - RIGHT NOW - at StatHero.com/HOCKEY and use promo code HOCKEY for a One Hundred Percent Deposit Match. Omaha Steaks The holidays are around the corner and finding the perfect gift is tricky. Omaha Steaks makes it easy to send friends and family an unforgettable gift guaranteed to be loved. Go to Omaha Steaks dot com and enter “NHL” into the search bar to order The Perfect Gift Package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently reassigned from the NHL, Drew O'Connor joins Nick Hart for the next episode of the Penguins Podcast! Drew tells us about his offseason routine that led to a hot start in Pittsburgh, his rapid growth spurt, Dartmouth's famous tennis ball game and more!

Episode 160 features Peter Baracchini, head of draft and prospects at The Hockey Writers. Victor and Jesse get his thoughts on many of the rookie starts in the NHL this year. Covered are Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, William Eklund, Bowen Byram, Dawson Mercer, Phil Tomasino, Anton Lundell, Topi Niemela, Cole Caufield, Tanner Jeannot, and Drew O'Connor. Follow on twitter @victornuno12 @fanhockeylife. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We are your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.

It was bound to happen at some point. The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night and with that, dropped their first regulation game of the season. Hunter recaps the full game, starting with the play of both goaltenders. That's where the game was lost for the Penguins as sometimes you run into the goalie who's the best on the planet. He also goes into how the team played overall, as Evan Rodrigues and Jason Zucker really stood out. Other topics discussed: How NHL officials inserted themselves into a game yet again, why Tampa Bay was so mad out of the gate, Kasperi Kapanen's struggles, Drew O'Connor's strong play, and why no fan should be mad at this start. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the season off on the right foot despite the Covid and injury issues plaguing many on the team. That said, Mike Sullivan can't bury those doing well, especially Drew O'Connor. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the season off on the right foot despite the Covid and injury issues plaguing many on the team. That said, Mike Sullivan can't bury those doing well, especially Drew O'Connor.Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the season off on the right foot despite the Covid and injury issues plaguing many on the team. That said, Mike Sullivan can't bury those doing well, especially Drew O'Connor. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the third week of the season. The guys discuss the concerns surrounding the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs, the emergence of rookie forward Lucas Raymond for the Red Wings and the impact of injuries to Drew Doughty and Jack Hughes. They also debate the best defenseman and goalie streaming options and the staying power of rookie forward Jonathan Dahlen from the surprising Sharks. Other players discussed include Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich, Nate Schmidt, Marc-Andre Fleury, Calvin Petersen, Sergei Bobrovsky, Logan Couture, Kevin Shattenkirk, Anton Lundell, Evan Bouchard, Drew O'Connor, Nico Daws and more. 

What a win for your Pittsburgh Penguins! Mike Sullivan has everyone bought in and it showed in that 7-1 drubbing of the Maple Leafs. Hunter spends his first segment touching on Sullivan and how he may have already won the Jack Adams with how the team is playing. He then compares the Leafs to the Penguins and shares some lessons that the Leafs could learn from Pittsburgh after they got humiliated in that game. After that, Hunter goes into his top performers of the game and it has to start with Drew O'Connor. Has he fully played his way into the lineup? What about Evan Rodrigues? He scored his first goal of the season and did a great job centering Jake Guentzel. Hunter also updates the numbers on Tristan Jarry, plus shares some big updates from practice as Sidney Crosby gets closer to a return. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We discuss how the Penguins have been winning without Crosby and Malkin, what Zucker and Kapanen need to prove this season, how the Danton Heinen is a win-win, how Brock McGinn is different than Tanev, the great stories of Drew O'Connor, Brian Boyle, and Dominik Simon, What Pettersson and Marino have to prove, and how Jarry is bouncing back after last season's failures. 

It's a late-night one but would hockey really be back without this? Hunter starts the show by recapping the Penguins preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night and who stood out. Is Drew O'Connor on track to be an every-night player? What line would he likely start on if that was the case? Is Kasperi Kapanen bound to be an elite player this year? Hunter also assesses Casey DeSmith's play before then turning to Thursday evening's game against the Detroit Red Wings. He breaks down the lineup you should be expected to see and predicts who will have a strong showing. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter is pleased to welcome back Danny Shirey to the podcast after his big announcement earlier in the day. Hunter gets into what Danny will be doing with DK Pittsburgh Sports before pivoting to a lot of Penguins talk. He starts by asking about Juuso Riikola and why Danny has him higher on his depth chart than POJ, plus get into who they both have as the No. 6 D going into the season. They also discuss The goaltending situation going into the season, Radim Zohorna, bold predictions, thoughts on Drew O'Connor, and much, much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest and maybe the most skilled of this team's youngsters, this is the time for Drew O'Connor to stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest and maybe the most skilled of this team's youngsters, this is the time for Drew O'Connor to stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices