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Steve Byrne hangs out with us live in studio to flex his best impression of Evgeni Malkin listing his top five reasons why Bob Nutting won't sell the Pirates. Guy Junker calls in to discuss the Pirates double header today against the Tigers with both Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal taking the mound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to ponder some Steelers over/unders for the 2025 season. Will Aaron Rodgets surpass 3,200 yards and 22 touchdowns? Will either Jaylen Warren or Kaleb Johnson threaten the 1,000-yard mark? Can DK Metcalf get over the 1,000-yard threshold that's been a problem for Steelers receivers including George Pickens in recent years? And how many sacks will T.J. Watt record? Our duo tackles those questions, plus some Penguins topics. Can GM Kyle Dubas and new coach Dan Muse return this club to Stanley Cup caliber in short order? Or is there too big a gap with the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers right now? What should we make of conflicting reports about Evgeni Malkin's future? Will this season definitely be his last in the NHL? Or could he come back for another chance to win next to Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang? And how seriously should we take a potential sale of the team back to Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys talk about malaise that has set in after an encouraging early run from manager Don Kelly's team following Derek Shelton's firing. Are fans beginning to tune out? Why hasn't Ben Cherington made a move to salvage the season, as owner Bob Nutting had suggested might be possible? Could Ke'Bryan Hayes and Mitch Keller be among names that are moved before the trade deadline? Why hasn't Tommy Pham been cut yet? And did the Pirates miss an opportunity to create some must-see TV by matching up Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal during a double header against the Detroit Tigers?
Jason Mackey joins the show to talk about why we didn't get Paul Skenes-Tarik Skubal today, if Connor McDavid could actually be a Penguin soon, if Evgeni Malkin retires after next season, the biggest Penguins move this offseason, and more!
Between the Panthers winning the Cup, Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle reportedly wanting to buy the Penguins back, and Josh's report that this season will be Malkin's last, we had plenty to discuss.Go to https://www.2fortalking.com for more from the podcast. We're posting articles there now, and there are links to all of Josh's work at The Athletic.Email the show: contact@2fortalking.comFollow us:https://twitter.com/JoshYohe_PGHhttps://twitter.com/joebartnickhttps://twitter.com/Cory_Tucek
Reflecting on seeing Brad Marchand win a Stanley Cup the season he was traded to the Florida Panthers, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if the Penguins should do the same with Evgeni Malkin.
Colby Armstrong joins the show to discuss Evgeni Malkin potentially playing his final season with the Pens, and he previews tonight's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evgeni Malkin won't be playing in Pittsburgh passed the 2025-2026 NHL season and if the Penguins decide to recoup assets for their pending UFA, the Montreal Canadiens would be the perfect landing spot. Subscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseBlakeTV?sub_confirmation=1Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeVisit https://sdpn.ca for more.Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.caReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Join SDP VIP:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/joinApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Paul Steigerwald remembers Steve Reich and the kindness he showed for people and always had time for others. Steigerwald on Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle buying back the Penguins: "I don't see any other factors right now that would lead me to believe that's going to happen." All signs are pointing to this being Evgeni Malkin's final season.
Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Should the Pirates let Paul Skenes hit? Poni gave intern Dom a big introduction for the Donny Football Debrief that shows how controversial intern Dom is. He insulted Bob. Bob thinks everything was overstated. Bob makes the argument Jack Nicholas is the greatest golfer.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul Steigerwald said Fenway is still working everyday to run the business. Steigerwald on Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle buying back the Penguins: "I don't see any other factors right now that would lead me to believe that's going to happen." All signs are pointing to this being Evgeni Malkin's final season. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here?
In this hour, Adam Crowley wonders whether or not the Steelers are a better team now than they were last season. Also, is Evgeni Malkin going to retire soon? June 17, 2025, 6:00 Hour
After reports about Evgeni Malkin considering retirement, Adam Crowley wonders how beneficial it would be if the Steelers were to trade him sometime before next season.
Adam Crowley discusses a report that suggests Evgeni Malkin is considering retiring from professional hockey soon.
It was reported that Evgeni Malkin will be playing his last year as a Pittsburgh Penguin. Poni says thank you for the years of service and championships, but it is okay that the Penguins want to move on. Poni says it won't make him sick to see him in another jersey.
Evgeni Malkin, Rob Rossi, and more
Rob Rossi joins the program. What does Rob think about the Josh Yohe report about Malkin leaving Pittsburgh after this season. He says that not only will Malkin leave, but so will Alex Ovechkin back to Russia. Poni and Rossi agree that this Penguins team has the potential to be one of the worst in the entire league this year. Good timing for the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes.
Our hockey podcasts return after a two-week absence. Brian Metzer and I discuss--among other topics--Dan Muse's hire, Evgeni Malkin's status, team sale rumors, the Stanley Cup Final, the upcoming draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Benz in for Mark Tim catches up on all that's happened when he left the country for a week. Tommy Radio joins for the trifecta and some talk about Evgeni Malkin and the news the Penguins will not be extending his contract.
Tim Benz in for Mark Tim catches up on all that's happened when he left the country for a week. Tommy Radio joins for the trifecta and some talk about Evgeni Malkin and the news the Penguins will not be extending his contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evgeni Malkin is reportedly not going to be back with the Penguins following the 2025-26 campaign when his contract is done. Evgeni Malkin trivia. Austin does a decent job. The Pirates have 89 games left and Joe thinks if they add one star bat, they will be a .500 team the rest of the season. Andrew McCutchen said the baseballs are dying at the warning track and he asked the MLB about it and they said there's nothing they can do about it.
Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: According to Pens reporter Josh Yohe, Evgeni Malkin is reportedly not going to be back with the Penguins following the 2025-26 campaign when his contract is done. Andrew McCutchen said the baseballs are dying at the warning track and he asked the MLB about it and they said there's nothing they can do about it. We think the Florida Panthers will win the NBA Finals. Should T.J. McConnell plays more in the playoffs?
Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: A recent national baseball story did not include Ben Cherington as someone on the hot seat. Buster Olney points to Seattle and Baltimore. We wonder if the GM is too comfortable. Can the Pirates trade part of their pitching to acquire a bat? When can you determine if a young guy can hit? Josh Yohe is reporting that the 2025-26 season will be Evgeni Malkin's last with the Penguins.
The Athletic's Josh Yohe: Kyle Dubas, A Scout At Heart 06-11-25Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are joined by friend of the pod and preeminent Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer, Josh Yohe of The Athletic. 3:44 - Hiring of Dan Muse as Pittsburgh Penguins' head coach17:12 - Dubas's big summer will be NEXT summer, 202619:32 - Kyle Dubas does what he says he's going to do37:49 - Alternate futures for Tristan Jarry39:00 - Yohe: Dubas is a scout at heart44:14 - Does NHL combine influence GM's draft choices?46:45 - A little 2025 Stanley Cup Final talkSpecial thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast.Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sangShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey and Penguins insider Matt Vensel react to the team's hiring of New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse as head coach, replacing Mike Sullivan, over names including Mitch Love and D.J. Smith. Did GM Kyle Dubas make the right choice? What can Muse do to lift veterans including Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Tristan Jarry? How can he help the development of young talents including Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty and Sergei Murashov? And is he the guy who can get the franchise back to Stanley Cup contention? Or is he more of a bridge coach? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
Pittsburgh Penguins Fandom ft. Anthony Jardine 06/02/25Woven into this full-length conversation with lifelong Penguins fan Anthony Jardine are the recognizable sounds of the Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby eras of Pittsburgh hockey. We revisit our 2023 chat with 2x Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield, as the former NHL enforcer and current Penguins broadcaster reminisces about his successful re-training of Lemieux for the legend's 2000 NHL comeback. At the 24:20 mark, listeners can close their eyes for just a few seconds and be transported back to “The Igloo” itself, as producer Jeff Taylor digs up and strings together the sounds of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey at the old Civic Arena.Click here to listen to “Lost Soul” by Anthony Vincent Jardine:https://open.spotify.com/track/4o83trraPzMEWTLuZaLoHWSpecial thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsIn Passage by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Josh Yohe is here to report on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jesse and Victor interview Josh about returning pros Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Evgeni Malkin, Tommy Novak, Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, Erik Karlsson, Matt Grzelcyk, Kris Letang, Owen Pickering, Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic. In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down Joel Blomqvist, Sergei Murashov and Filip Larsson. In the Dynasty Dig, Victor breaks down Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, and Emil Pieniniemi with the help of scouting reports from FHL Scout James and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. 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. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. 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
It’s a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Mitch Gallo and Sean Campbell.
It's Been A Week 05/21/25Today's episode was recorded on Monday, May 19th. Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsIn Passage by Blue Dot Sessions
Pittsburgh Penguins on NHL's All Quarter Century Team, Sidney Crosby at the IIHF Worlds, and Winnipeg's Cringe-y Cup Song 05/12/25Thanks to Sidney Crosby, Nathan McKinnon - and yes: Marc Andre Fleury!! - we've all got some exciting Team Canada hockey action to enjoy. With the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, and Minnesota Wild all having been eliminated from contention for this season's Stanley Cup, Team Canada's roster at the IIHF World Championships boasts some of the NHL's most beloved names.In lieu of further copy on the matter, here are some time codes and topics Jeff and Jordan discussed in this episode:02:37 - Crosby, Malkin, Fleury named to NHL's All Quarter Century Team08:05 - Sidney Crosby and Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships12:11 - Marc Andre Fleury and what retirement will look like18:38 - 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff picture and predictions26:41 - That God awful Winnipeg Jets Stanley Cup song28:46 - Jeff can't with the Oilers because…31:08 - ESPN's “This Is Hockey” video series33:55 - Plugging our music gigs! Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Destination And Subject: Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh Penguins Commence Head Coach Search 05/05/25Rick Tocchet, David Carle, and others have been widely discussed as candidates to fill the vacancy Mike Sullivan left when he departed the Steel City. Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio have at least one warm-to-hot take as to who might fit the bill behind the Pittsburgh Penguins' bench, especially while the team undergoes its nearly inevitable transitionary period.Sidney Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson told Pierre LeBrun this weekend that his client would be traveling to Sweden to participate in the IIHF Men's World Championships. What's more, Crosby's longtime teammate and dear friend Marc André Fleury will be making the trip as well, representing Team Canada alongside his old captain.Sid won't be Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia's sole ambassador in the tournament, though. Nathan McKinnon, newly unoccupied as his Avalanche were eliminated from contention in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will dress beside Crosby and Fleury in Canada's locker room.WARNING This episode contains samples of Dr. Claw's voice. He's really scary. Ok, you've been warned.Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news. How much pressure is on Steelers coach Mike Tomlin following the firing of the Penguins' Mike Sullivan? Will he face expectations to win in 2025, after GM Omar Khan decided to keep names like George Pickens and T.J. Watt rather than trade them for future draft capital? And amid the likely signing of veteran Aaron Rodgers? Or will get get a chance to coach the team in 2026, when it holds 10 draft picks and may be able to seek its QB of the future, with names like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, LaNorris Sellers and Nico Iamaleava likely coming out of the college ranks? Later, the guys tackle the Penguins' new direction without Sullivan. What changed for GM Kyle Dubas between last year and this year, given the reality that expectations for 2024-25 were low? Could a new coach jolt the team like Dan Bylsma did in 2009 or Sullivan did in 2016 to spark Stanley Cup runs from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? How much runway does Kyle Dubas have to turn the Penguins into contenders? And is the perception of Sidney Crosby's involvement in front office moves fit reality? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo analyzes the continued lack of results in the win-loss column despite some improvement offensively. Is this just a bad team, even if it continues to show some improvement? What does that mean for GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton in owner Bob Nutting's eyes? Is Enmanuel Valdez a useful player? Or only looking good by comparison? And how will things shake out in the rotation with Bubba Chandler becoming hard to deny in the minors, Jared Jones on the mend and Carmen Mlodzinski still struggling after the first time through opposing batting orders? If you haven't already, subscribe to the sports department's YouTube channels so you don't miss videos with our reports, columnists and their special guests.
Irish Goodbye: Mike Sullivan and Pittsburgh Penguins Part Ways 04/29/25You knew it was around the corner, but you still didn't see it coming: Mike Sullivan, two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins is between jobs and the Pens are without a coach. Jordan DeFigio and Jeff Taylor offer their impressions and reactions to this massive news. Thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions
Post-Gazette Sports columnist Jason Mackey and Penguins insider Matt Vensel react to news that the team and coach Mike Sullivan have mutually agreed to part ways. How mutual was the decision in reality? Was Sullivan ready to move on? Or was GM Kyle Dubas the prevailing force in the decision? Who could the team be looking at to replace Sullivan? What does the coaching change mean for the veteran trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Or young players like Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty or Sergei Murashov? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
A tribute to Mike Sullivan. Sullivan fixed the Penguins in 2016 and won two Stanley Cups to solidify Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's careers as three-time Stanley Cup champions and all time PGH legends in all of professional sports.
Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to give his thoughts on the Steelers, the NFL draft, the end of the Penguins' season and the Pirates' West Coast road trip. On the football side, is Derrick Harmon the most uncomplicated pick for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin? What about Kenneth Grant and Walter Nolen along the defensive line? And where do QBs Sheduer Sanders and Jaxson Dart fit into that conversation? Later, the duo reacts to Penguins GM Kyle Dubas appearing to signal in post-season comments Tuesday that he's looking more toward 2026-27 than next season in terms of competing meaningfully in the Eastern Conference. Is he being too passive with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang on the roster? How aggressively should he shop in NHL free agency this summer? Or move bad contracts owed to Tristan Jarry, Erik Karlsson and Ryan Graves? And where does coach Mike Sullivan figure into all of it? Then finally, in a segment airing on the Post-Gazette's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys react to Andrew McCutchen's angst about his playing time. Does he deserve better from manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington? How much longer does McCutchen plan to play? And is Shelton's lineup turnover an overall problem as well? Our duo tackles those questions, then discusses the team's mediocre record when Paul Skenes is on the mound and pressure on owner Bob Nutting after loud “sell the team” chants continued during the last homestand.
Bittersweet Ending 04/21/25Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio convene for a season's-end chat, at the tail end of the Penguins' 24-25 campaign. A resounding victory over Alex Ovechkin and the first place Capitals is bittersweet on the tongue, as the Pens best the Caps in game 82. Also in this episode: Joining Jeff for a lo-fi, impromptu interview recording here is Mike Kirkpatrick of Sreamin Yeti Designs. Visit Mike's IG page to check out his amazing graphic design work, including his original take on what eventually became the official logo of the NHL's 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken.Mike Kirkpatrick's Screamin Yeti Designs:https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1012703238/screaminyeti-designs/Thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor.Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOIntro/Outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana plays drums - thanks, Mark!Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot SessionsIn Passage by Blue Dot Sessions
On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Penguins broadcaster Paul Steigerwald to tackle a range of hockey topics. Can coach Mike Sullivan's team sustain its late-season momentum into next season to give Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin a chance to return to the playoffs? How much should we believe in young players and prospects like Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty and Sergei Murashov? And how much can GM Kyle Dubas accomplish with his slew of NHL draft picks in upcoming lotteries? Our duo tackles those topics, then looks back on Paul's career as a broadcaster. How did it come to be after he started as the team's director of marketing? What was his relationship with Mike Lange? And what are his memories of the late play-by-play legend? What are his favorite stories from past Stanley Cup runs? When does he plan to retire? And which players does he put on the Mount Rushmore of Penguins hockey next to names like Crosby, Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr?
Jason thinks this is probably it for Evgeni Malkin after next season. Will the Penguins target next season as a bridge year or a year to try and win the Stanley Cup? Kris Letang is probably going to still play after having surgery to repair a small hole in his heart. Jason would not trade Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. The Penguins have $24 million in cap space.
On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh to tackle some hot Pittsburgh sports topics and learn more about Rich's career in television. On the football front, Rich explains why he doesn't want the Steelers to reach for a QB like Jaxson Dart in the NFL draft and gives his thoughts on keeping George Pickens next to DK Metcalf vs. trading him for an opportunity to get back into the second round. Then our duo tackles the Pirates' slow start and Penguins GM Kyle Dubas' chances of turning the team around before Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin retire. Later, Jason learns about Rich's journey from growing up in Penn Hills to becoming a key piece of KDKA's sports coverage team; what a day in the life of a TV sports anchor looks like and how that's changed over the years; and the nuance of the medium that Rich has learned through time.
What can Sidney Crosby not do? Crosby threw a football into a target to help one fan win $1 million. Jelly Roll, Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dogg were there along with Sid, Ben Roethlisberger, Paul Skenes, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. TK thinks the Penguins will likely revamp their bottom six.
Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Penguins have officially missed the playoffs for the third year in a row. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and others remain on the roster and an expensive roster underachieving and not playing well defensively. Joe takes a hard look at the Penguins and thinks some people believe the rebuild is over. The Penguins and Steelers are designed to win around highly-paid veteran players but are not competitive at the end of the season. Florida won the national championship in a thrilling game.
Shams is here with special guest Derrick to get you set up for the final stretch run of your fantasy playoffs. They go through the near term schedule covering the teams you should look at for streams and which ones you should consider dropping players from. After that, they cover a long list of injuries with the fantasy playoffs in mind. Players Discussed: Casey Desmith, Ilya Mikheyev, Marco Kasper, Alex Iafallo, Cole Perfetti, Aleksander Barkov, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen, Andrei Svechnikov, Martin Necas, Jonathan Drouin, Artturi Lehkonen, Charlie Coyle, Logan Thompson, Charlie Lindgren, Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner, Mattias Ekholm, Trent Frederic, Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen, Tomas Hertl, Alex Pietrangelo, Evgeni Malkin & Dylan Holloway. Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL! Patrons get KKUPFL invitations, 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. 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 cup of coffee 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.
Evgeni Malkin joined the traveling party as the Pittsburgh Penguins began their final road trip. Nick and Nick discuss the value of seeing Geno play before this season ends (6:57). They also look ahead to this offseason with a new edition of 'What's More Likely?' (13:43) and answer one listener's question on the state of the goaltending market this summer (35:05). Tune in! Check out our latest episodes
Just one more year for Evgeni Malkin? 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
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Jeremy and Shams are here to go through all the injury news in the league with the nearing end of the fantasy playoffs in mind. They close the show with surprising hot streaks and two players you should likely be cutting from your playoff teams. Players Discussed: Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Evgeni Malkin, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner, Cam Talbot, Alex Lyon, Petr Mrazek, Elmer Soderblom, Jeff Petry, Karel Vejmelka, Brad Marchand, Andrei Svechnikov, Rasmus Andersson, Owen Tippett, Mason McTavish, Mika Zibanejad & James Reimer. Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL! Patrons get KKUPFL invitations, 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. 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 cup of coffee 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.
Evgeni Malkin was a late scratch for the Pittsburgh Penguins last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nick and Nick discuss why the Penguins must exercise caution when handling this minor injury (4:08). They also react to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins officially clinching a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs on a RIDICULOUS goal from a red-hot prospect (9:10). Nick and Nick end the episode looking into the organization's future and deciding 'What's More Likely' to happen with a few pivotal players (19:15). Tune in! Check out our latest episodes
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' win against the Flames, Auston Matthews' strong performance in the matchup, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar leading the Avalanche and Leon Draisaitl and Evgeni Malkin's impressive statistics. They also dive into the Maple Leafs' roster views and the line construction on the roster.
The Philadelphia Flyers got out to a 3-0 lead less than halfway through the game, but the Pittsburgh Penguins didn't lay down and die as they did on Tuesday, as they forced their way all the way back to win 5-4 in overtime.Matvei Michkov picked up 3 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 4 point night from Evgeni Malkin, including the game-winner.Charlie & Bill break down the loss and what's next for the final stretch of Philly's season.
On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian highlight players who have gained and lost momentum, and health, from the Four Nations tournament slash two week break. The KKUPFL needs replacement managers! Get your first taste of the world's greatest, most fun and most competitive fantasy hockey league. Head to kkupfl.com for all the details on how to join the waitlist for the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League's 10th season, and get your KKUPFL career started. Players discussed on this episode include Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas, Brent Burns, Shayne Gostisbehere, Andrei Svechnikov, Nico Daws, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Anton Lundell, Pontus Holmberg, Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Brady Tkachuk, Linus Ullmark, Tim Stutzle, Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski, Elvis Merzlikins, Kirill Marchenko, Mason Lohrei, J.T. Miller, Chris Kreider, Adam Fox, Tony DeAngelo, Noah Dobson, Kyle Palmieri, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Brendan Gallagher, Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, Andrei Kuzmenko, Rasmus Ristolainen, Tristan Jarry, Alex Nedeljkovic, Joel Blomqvist, Evgeni Malkin, Jason Zucker, Dylan Cozens, Cole Perfetti, Jason Robertson, Logan Stankoven, Lian Bichsel, Thomas Harley, Jamie Benn, Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, Noah Hanifin, Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Matt Savoie, Drew Doughty, Phil Danault, Adrian Kempe, Valeri Nichushkin, Jonathan Drouin, Kevin Lankinen, Thatcher Demko, Matt Coronato, Jonathan Huberdeau, Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Binnington, Sean Durzi, Barrett Hayton, Logan Cooley, Karel Vejmelka, Trevor Zegras, Jackson Lacombe, Jordan Eberle, Juuse Saros, Seth Jones and more. Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL! Patrons get KKUPFL waitlist status, 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. 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 cup of coffee 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.