Podcasts about Evgeni Malkin

Are the Penguins really trying to compete, or are they tanking? Rod Woodson thinks Jalen Ramsey can play safety. Sean Gentille joins the show to discuss the Penguins plan.

Hour 1: Jeff Passan slammed Bob Nutting and his perception around baseball yesterday. Which show at the station would win a Fan golf outing? And an NHL insider makes a chilling prediction for the Penguins. Hour 2: The Pomp & Joe Show got into a heated argument yesterday over Barry Bonds. Is Pittsburgh about to make a bid for a major sporting event? And is Dom the Mariano Rivera of grilling? Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to talk all things Steelers! Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL. And did Dom take another shot at Austin Bechtold? Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the show in-studio for the whole hour! How important is it to be a good hang? Is Ben Cherington up to something big ahead of the trade deadline? And which Pirates will get traded before the deadline?

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey size up the NFL free agent wide receiver market now that Aaron Rodgers is officially in the fold for the Steelers as QB. Should GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin be targeting Amari Cooper as one of the biggest names remaining? Allen Lazard as one of Rodgers' personal favorites? Or could they still convince Keenan Allen to come to Pittsburgh to play alongside names like DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and Robert Woods? Our duo tackles those topics, as well as Jason's column on why Rodgers is the most important person in Pittsburgh sports right now. Then the guys pivot to hockey ahead of the NHL draft later this week. Should GM Kyle Dubas look to trade up? Or hold onto both of his first-round picks? Could he move draft capital to add firepower around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Move out bad contracts to guys Erk Karlsson, Ryan Graves and Tristan Jarry? Or could names like Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust be on the trade block? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason analyze recent hot streaks for players including Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales. Are they sustainable in the long run or just the latest flashes in the plan? Could those two guys preserve GM Ben Cherington's job by playing well? What should manager Don Kelly do with the struggling Oneil Cruz? Why is Bubba Chandler having trouble in the minors? And should Andrew McCutchen have a roster spot with this team next year if he continues to perform?

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: James Palmer is hearing there is a chance T.J. Watt gets over $40 million from the Steelers. Paying Watt over $40 million is extravagant. Do the Steelers need to sign Watt before Parsons? Jay Glazer thinks Tomlin-Rodgers is a 'perfect match.' Joe included Sidney Crosby, Ben Roethlisberger, Evgeni Malkin, Andrew McCutchen, Troy Polamalu

Joe included Sidney Crosby, Ben Roethlisberger, Evgeni Malkin, Andrew McCutchen, Troy Polamalu. McCutchen is one of only three players in Pittsburgh this century to win an MVP. Malkin won Rookie of the Year, MVP, two scoring titles, playoff MVP, and three Stanley Cups. Mario Lemieux is the only other Pittsburgh sports athlete to win Rookie of the Year, MVP, and playoff MVP.

Joe Starkey said yesterday that Evgeni Malkin is more talented than Sidney Crosby. Crowley says Malkin is the closest thing we had since Mario Lemieux. Pat compares this to Tiger-Jack. Where does Jaromir Jagr factor into this?

Hour 1: Are the Pirates about to trade some stars before the deadline? Paul Skenes was pulled after only four innings yesterday. And the guys turn the show into an opportunity to listen to their favorite songs. Hour 2: Is this Pirates season the most disappointing first-half in Pittsburgh sports history? Do the producers at The Fan get along? And why hasn't Penn State produced a franchise NFL QB recently? Hour 3: Did Crowley laugh at an inappropriate time during the show? Who will have had the better career start, Najee Harris or Kaleb Johnson? And Dorin hosts Quiz Intern Dom. Hour 4: Who has been the most disappointing Pirate this season? The NHL is expanding its regular season. And Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to talk about everything going on with the Pirates and Steelers.

Hour 3: Did Crowley laugh at an inappropriate time during the show? Who is the better all-time player, Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin? And Dorin hosts Quiz Intern Dom.

Should T.J. Watt be in our top five Pittsburgh athletes of the past 25 years? Watt should be a 3x Defensive Player of the Year. We would have to bump Andrew McCutchen, Evgeni Malkin, or Troy Polamalu. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show with a Nick Gonzales signed card for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise explains why he feels the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates can all learn valuable lessons from the Oklahoma City Thunder's run to an NBA championship this season. For the Steelers, he looks at the Thunder's willingness to deal star Paul George in exchange for current stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and wonders if GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin should be more willing to part with names like T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cam Heyward in pursuit of draft capital. On the Penguins front, he feels GM Kyle Dubas could benefit from a willingness to move on from Stanley Cup winners like Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. And with regard to the Pirates, he sees a need for greater player development than the club has demonstrated under GM Ben Cherington.

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers changes; T.J. Watt; Evgeni Malkin's future; Dan Muse's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Is Hotter Than Sunrise: Florida Panthers Go Back-to-Back as Pittsburgh Penguins Rebuild Ramps UpJeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio recap the Panthers' historic back-to-back cup runs, then touch on various points regarding the Penguins' offseason activities. 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/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

Join Josh and Louie as they break down the trade rumors and react to the shocking news that the Penguins won't be renewing Evgeni Malkin's contract.Follow us:YouTube - ⁠@PensCollective⁠X - ⁠@PensCollective⁠Instagram - ⁠@PensCollective⁠Facebook - ⁠@PensCollectiveJoin our Discord:⁠Discord/ThePenguinsCollective⁠ROGUE ENERGY⚡️rogueenergy.com/penscollectiveUse Code TPC10 for 10% off all orders!See you in the next episode, and as always, LET'S. GO. PENS.

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

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?

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.

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.

Adam Crowley discusses a report that suggests Evgeni Malkin is considering retiring from professional hockey soon.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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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.