Podcasts about gm kyle dubas

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.

Now that Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas is in full control of the team, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether or not they believe he can truly bring them back to winning as fast as it can possibly be done.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder how soon Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas can orchestrate the team back to the playoffs. Also, what do you think of the job Steelers' GM Omar Khan is doing? April 30, 2025, 7:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson give some honor to Mike Sullivan while discussing what Kyle Dubas may do to replace him in the coming months. April 29, 2025, 6:00 Hour

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.

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?

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes for Penguins forward and current broadcaster Colby Armstrong to talk NHL trade deadlines past and present. What does Colby remember from being traded to the Atlanta Thrashers in a 2008 blockbuster that brought Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis back to Pittsburgh? What were Sidney Crosby's feelings about the deal, given his close relationship with Colby? What are some funny stories he has from that period in Penguins history, when Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fleury were leading a resurgence? And what makes a trade so awkward for a player? Our duo tackles those questions as well as the path that led Colby into broadcasting; his relationship with Crosby as a source; the wild trade rumors swirling around Crosby and the Colorado Avalanche; and an array of current Penguins topics. What does GM Kyle Dubas need to do to get the franchise back on track? And how much can a slew of upcoming NHL draft picks help the franchise?

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs' situation as other Atlantic teams make moves. They explore what GM Kyle Dubas needs to do to satisfy fans and players like captain Auston Matthews, who expects a roster boost. The duo considers how a quiet trade deadline could impact Dubas's standing. They also chat with Sportsnet's David Amber (24:06) about past deadlines, potential craziness this year, and the implications of Mikko Rantanen being available. They identify key players that could benefit the Leafs.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson assess and grade the job Kyle Dubas has done to this point being the GM of the Penguins. What grade would you give him?

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to this other Fan host giving Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas an F for the job he's done so far. Has he really been that poor?

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson assess the job Kyle Dubas is doing as Penguins' GM. Also, the Bradenton Bucco Breakdown! March 6, 2025, 6:00 Hour

The Pittsburgh Penguins' Kyle Dubas Staring Down The Deadline 03/06/25We're back! Jordan DeFigio returns from the Emerald Isle to discover the pot of gold all hockey fans hope to find at the end of their pre-deadline rainbows: A 5th Rd pick in the 2028 NHL draft, as well as Tommy Novak and Luke Schenn formerly of the Nashville Predators. Jeff and Jordan discuss tomorrow's NHL trade deadline and just what we might be able to expect from the Pittsburgh Penguins' General Manager, Kyle Dubas as he works the phones.sThanks 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

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson take a moment to assess whether Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas or Penguins' head coach Mike Sullivan are still qualified to do their respective jobs.

On his new Saturday podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes longtime Pittsburgh sports broadcast and current Pirates public address announcer Guy Junker to tackle a range of topics. They start with fan frustration surrounding the Steelers. Is it at an all-time high after eight years without an NFL playoffs win? Has owner Art Rooney II's philosophy worn thin with his hardcore customers, particularly with regard to coach Mike Tomlin and the stability he represents? What can be done to fix the defense that faltered down the stretch, despite the presence of highly paid stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Patrick Queen and Alexi Highsmith? And what should happen at the QB position? Should GM Omar Khan pick the veteran presence of Russell Wilson? The mobility of Justin Fields? Or someone else entirely via the NFL draft or free agency? Our duo tackles those questions, then reflects on Guy's long career; his work with colleagues including Stan Savran and Bob Pompeani; and his many years on the popular Sportsbeat show. Later, Jason and Guy reflect on the latest with the Pirates and Penguins. Who's most to blame for the Penguins' recent struggles? Is it the Fenway Sports ownership group that has failed to live up to the success Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle had here? Is it past GMs including Jim Rutherford and Ron Hextall, whose moves are still hurting the roster today? Is it current GM Kyle Dubas and his disastrous deal with goalie Tristan Jarry? Or is it coach Mike Sullivan's inflexible game plans? And how will the franchise handle star Sidney Crosby moving forward. On the Pirates side, what we can expect from them in 2025? Can Ke'Bryan Hayes stay healthy at 3B? Does Oneil Cruz still have more upside, particularly as a power threat at the plate? How good can the young pitching staff led by Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller be? And how can manager Derek Shelton fix this team's problems with fundamentals?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to news that the Penguins have waived goalie Tristan Jarry with the intent of sending him to their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton affiliate in the AHL. Why was it the right move for GM Kyle Dubas, despite Jarry's lucrative contract? Will the NHL goaltending group be better moving forward with Joel Blomqvist and Alex Nedeljkovic? Was former GM Jim Rutherford picking Matt Murray over Marc-Andre Fleury still the right move in hindsight, given what it led to with Jarry? How much does the Jarry contract taint Dubas moving forward? And what can the Penguins expect from star Evgeni Malkin amid his return?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. How much blame does Steelers OC Arthur Smith deserve for the team's late-season meltdown and NFL playoffs loss to the Baltimore Ravens? How much more should he have gotten from quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson? Why didn't the running game led by Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren live up to expectations? Should he have gotten the ball to targets including George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III more often? And what responsibility does he bare for the lack of development from young offensive linemen including Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? Paul tackles those topics, then gives his thoughts on Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry being placed on waivers. Was this the right move from GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan? What's next for the franchise at the position beyond backup Alex Nedeljkovic? And could a shake up in goal help Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup playoffs berth?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' recent surge into Stanley Cup playoff positioning. Is the power play's recent success real? Or just a short burst of production? Can Michael Bunting and Philip Tomasino maintain their recent success? And how should GM Kyle Dubas react to these promising trends? Should he add to the roster before the NHL trade deadline with an eye toward a playoff berth? Or should he still plan to sell assets like Rickard Rakell, Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson with the goal of helping Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang while they're still on the roster in 2025-26? Jason tackles those questions and more, then talks a little about the Pirates first base situation. Should GM Ben Cherington have considered bringing Josh Bell back before he signed an affordable deal with the Washington Nationals over the weekend? And how much pressure is Cherington under for the Spencer Horwitz trade to work out, given other 1B options that have been available?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey analyzes the impact of defenseman Marcus Pettersson's injury on the Penguins' recent 6-2-1 hot streak. Is that success sustainable without him? Can Owen Pickering hack it on the top defensive pairing with Kris Letang? What does Pettersson's absence mean for Erik Karlsson, who's now skating with the struggling Matt Grzelcyk? And how does the injury complicate decisions for GM Kyle Dubas as he looks to bolster the roster around Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for coach Mike Sullivan? Jason tackles those topics; reacts to the Pirates' promotion of Miguel Perez within their pitching development regime; and ponders the Steelers' chances in NFL Week 16 against the AFC North rival Ravens amid injuries to T.J. Watt and George Pickens.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey offers his thoughts on the struggling Penguins. Why are the next few games crucial if expectations remain to get Sidney Crosby, Evgani Malkin and Kris Letang into the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? And how much heat does GM Kyle Dubas deserve for the club's slow start amid intense speculation about coach Mike Sullivan's job? Then later, Jason talks Steelers and Penguins. What should we make of coach Mike Tomlin's handling of WR George Pickens' latest sideline outburst vs. the Browns? How critical should we be of his late-game use of Justin Fields in NFL Week 12 at Cleveland? And who should Pirates GM Ben Cherington target to play right field as the MLB free agency hot stove gets fired up?

We're back in the game with our final episode of Novem­ber — episode 7, cel­e­brat­ing num­ber 47 — the Lebeau! That's right, we're talk­ing Stéphan Lebeau, the sec­ond all time points and goal leader for the QMJHL! He had a good run ear­ly in his career with the Mon­tréal Cana­di­ans win­ning a cup in 1992⁄93. He fin­ished up in Ana­heim before head­ing over Switzer­land, play­ing 6 sea­sons in the Swiss A League. We also do a quick Jets check in, before break­ing down what the heck is wrong with the once mighty Pitts­burgh Pen­guins. Co-host Tom slips on GM Kyle Dubas's pants and tells us if they should tear it down, trade Sid the Kid or try and rebuild on the fly. And we fin­ish off with a rapid fire hot stove, as Tom gives his quick takes on some of this week's big sto­ries — all this and some good tunes too!

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders coach Mike Tomlin's resume for NFL coach of the year ahead of his team's NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit does he deserve for a 7-2 start? For decisions that include choosing Russell Wilson over Justin Fields at quarterback? Managing receiver George Pickens? Hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator? Integrating new players including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Mike Williams, Preston Smith, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen and others into the lineup? And how do his accomplishments compare to those of competitors like the Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn or the Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell? Later, Jason reacts to the Penguins deciding to trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Why did GM Kyle Dubas decide to make that deal now? Could Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson be the next veterans shipped out in exchange for NHL draft capital? And how invested is Dubas in winning games while stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are still on the roster?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What should the Steelers' new expected win total be after their 7-2 start, with an NFL Week 11 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens looming? Is 11 or 12 a fair baseline now that Russell Wilson has invigorated the offense? Could the additions of Mike Williams and Preston Smith help coach Mike Tomlin's team get to 13 or more wins? What about the continued emergence of guys like George Pickens, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth with Wilson at the helm? Paul tackles those topics and more on the Steelers front. Then later, he reacts to the Penguins' decision to trade veteran Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals so early in the NHL season. Is this an early sign that GM Kyle Dubas feels the season is lost? Even with stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang still on the roster?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' rivalry with the Ravens still one of the best in the NFL? How will Patrick Queen and Diontae Johnson changing sidelines impact the bad blood between the two teams beginning with their Week 11 matchup? How does Russell Wilson matchup with Lamar Jackson at quarterback? What about Najee Harris with Derrick Henry at running back? Then later, Paul gives his thoughts on the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stats on Monday night. What should GM Kyle Dubas do with coach Mike Sullivan? What is going on at goalie with Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist? And does this roster have the talent to win under any other coach?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Sidney Crosby's contract extension. How much pressure does it put on GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan to get back in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs and win? Do additions including Cody Glass, Blake Lizotte and Kevin Hayes make the supporting cast around Crosby and fellow starts Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin better? And what are the consequences if the Penguins struggle and miss the playoffs again in 2025? Jason tackles those questions, plus Oneil Cruz's shift to center field for the Pirates. Are some fans overreacting to his early mistakes? And are the overall results actually promising for manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington?

The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour of the day looking back with yesterday's news that Sidney Crosby is re-upping in Pittsburgh. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss his decision to take a lower cap hit than his worth and if that puts pressure on GM Kyle Dubas to get the Penguins back into the playoffs. The hosts head to Pittsburgh and are joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, now Penguins radio analyst, Phil Bourque. Phil fills the morning duo in on what the tone was like in the city around Sid's pending future, what the sense is now that he's signed, and what it means for the team as they hope to compete for a Cup again. Later on, B&B turn their attention back to the NFL and welcome on NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha to help wrap up Week 2 (27:36). The NFL.com writer weighs in on another collapse by Nick Sirianni and the Eagles on Monday night, Kirk Cousins getting his first Falcons victory, the benching of Bryce Young, and if the Chargers can challenge the Chiefs in their division. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Is it time for the Pirates to move SS Oneil Cruz to the outfield or designated hitter spot amid his struggles in the field this season, highlighted by a three-error game Wednesday vs. the Houston Astros? What are the Penguins' chances of making the playoffs? And will GM Kyle Dubas make a big move by trade G Tristan Jarry and/or acquiring a top-six winger to play alongside either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin? What is catcher Henry Davis's future with the Pirates after another year of underwhelming development? And what are Jason's latest thoughts on the Steelers training camp QB battle between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson?

In this edition of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick and Nick are joined by Jeff Taylor of the Fly Penguins Fly podcast to break down the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason. They grade Kyle Dubas' summer performance so far (3:34) and discuss his best (17:20) and worst (29:12) moves this offseason. The guys finish the episode by discussing Jeff's thoughts on some of the Penguins' prospects (40:36). Tune In! The top podcast for the most avid Penguins fans! Tune in as Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat bring you all of the Pittsburgh Penguins top news and analysis! New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Follow us on X: @IceBurghPodcast Watch segments and full episodes of the show on YouTube at Tip of the Ice-Burgh!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' weekend series against the New York Mets and the announcement of MLB All-Star selections. Does Paul Skenes deserve to start the game despite only pitching in 10 games so far as a rookie? Did the Pirates deserve any any additional All-Stars beyond Skenes and Bryan Reynolds? And is the rotation prepared to weather injuries to Jared Jones and Bailey Falter with depth options like Luis Ortiz, Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales? Jason tackles those topics then gets into the Penguins. He recaps his exclusive interview with Mike Sullivan over the weekend, the need for GM Kyle Dubas to make the roster younger and faster and his level of faith in goalie Tristan Jarry.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins moves -- or lack thereof -- on the first day of NHL free agency. Do additions including Blake Lizotte, Matt Grzelcyk and Anthony Beauvillier make GM Kyle Dubas' roster significantly better? Will Reilly Smith be missed after he was traded to the New York Rangers? What will the core of veteran stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang thing about the lack of splashy moves? And elsewhere, what should we make of former Penguins Jake Guentzel's nine-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning? Jason tackles those questions, then previews the Pirates' series against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey previews NHL free agency for GM Kyle Dubas and the Penguins. What should we make of the Kevin Hayes trade with the St. Louis Blues over the weekend? And what should we expect as free agents begin signing with teams officially on Monday? Is there anything Dubas can do to meaningfully upgrade the roster around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Or are his options limited? Then later, Jason reacts to the Pirates' series loss against the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Does the June surge by Rowdy Tellez eliminate the need for a first baseman ahead of the MLB trade deadline at the end of the month? Can Oneil Cruz start to show more consistency after a clutch homer Sunday? And how can GM Ben Cherington improve the offense beyond those guys?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Who's the better fit among potential Penguins trade options for GM Kyle Dubas? The Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas? Or the Columbus Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine? What does the Alex Nedeljkovic extension mean for Tristan Jarry's future here? And why are Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang Jason's favorite Penguins to interview? He tackles those hockey questions, plus some about the Pirates. Could Vince Velasquez return to bolster the club's pitching depth, especially as manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington look to limit innings for Paul Skenes and Jared Jones? Will the team every re-brand to more of a 1970s look? And when will Cherington try to make a move to improve the club between now and the MLB trade deadline?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey gives his thoughts on MLB's decision to incorporate Negro Leagues stats into the official statistical record. Was it the right call? He also ponders where Paul Skenes' development stands after another successful outing Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Is the Pirates' rookie even better than advertised? Then later, Jason ponders Pittsburgh native Vincent Trocheck's outstanding Stanley Cup playoffs run for the New York Rangers and why it might have been a mistake for GM Kyle Dubas and Penguins not to bring him home last offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey gives his thoughts on MLB's decision to incorporate Negro Leagues stats into the official statistical record. Was it the right call? He also ponders where Paul Skenes' development stands after another successful outing Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Is the Pirates' rookie even better than advertised? Then later, Jason ponders Pittsburgh native Vincent Trocheck's outstanding Stanley Cup playoffs run for the New York Rangers and why it might have been a mistake for GM Kyle Dubas and Penguins not to bring him home last offseason.

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down an ugly weekend for the Pirates against the Boston Red Sox and their current six-game losing streak. What issues are fixable offensively? And which are more lasting red flags? How can SS Oneil Cruz get back on track? What about OF Jack Suwinski? And is C Henry Davis in danger of being option to the minor leagues when Yasmani Grandal is activated from the injured list? Jason tackles those questions, then talks a little Penguins. What did he make of GM Kyle Dubas' season-ending comments Friday? Why don't Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan appear predisposed to make any major changes despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs? And why do Sullivan and Dubas seem to be on different pages regarding goalies Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic?

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down an ugly weekend for the Pirates against the Boston Red Sox and their current six-game losing streak. What issues are fixable offensively? And which are more lasting red flags? How can SS Oneil Cruz get back on track? What about OF Jack Suwinski? And is C Henry Davis in danger of being option to the minor leagues when Yasmani Grandal is activated from the injured list? Jason tackles those questions, then talks a little Penguins. What did he make of GM Kyle Dubas' season-ending comments Friday? Why don't Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan appear predisposed to make any major changes despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs? And why do Sullivan and Dubas seem to be on different pages regarding goalies Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Nick discusses Pittsburgh Penguins' President and GM Kyle Dubas' end of season presser and the handful of players he's hoping to see bounce back next season. Tune In! The top podcast for the most avid Penguins fans! Tune in as Nick Belsky 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

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes to see his first Major League action? And when will former call-ups including Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero and Ji Hawn Bae get their next chances now that they're hitting well in the minors? He also gets into season-ending Penguins questions. Which players from the current lineup should be sent packing after the team missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs this week? Is there any chance that GM Kyle Dubas moves on from core players including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson? And on the Steelers front, who's the most likely first round pick heading into next week's NFL draft? Is it Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? And what are the odds GM Omar Khan finishes a deal for reported trade target Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes to see his first Major League action? And when will former call-ups including Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero and Ji Hawn Bae get their next chances now that they're hitting well in the minors?He also gets into season-ending Penguins questions. Which players from the current lineup should be sent packing after the team missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs this week? Is there any chance that GM Kyle Dubas moves on from core players including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson?And on the Steelers front, who's the most likely first round pick heading into next week's NFL draft? Is it Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? And what are the odds GM Omar Khan finishes a deal for reported trade target Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers?

On Jason Mackey's First 10 podcast, the Post-Gazette sports columnist reacts to the Penguins being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs contention and ponders what comes next for the club. Is coach Mike Sullivan safe despite not winning a playoff series with the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in six years? Could defenseman Erik Karlsson be moved by GM Kyle Dubas over the offseason? What about goalie Tristan Jarry after he was benched in favor of Alex Nedeljkovic over the final weeks of the regular season? Jason tackles those questions and more, including: Was Pirates manager Derek Shelton correct to pull starter Jared Jones after five innings in a loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday? What's happened to the club's offense? And how has South Fayette prospect Justin Watson found himself in so many Super Bowls lately?

On Jason Mackey's First 10 podcast, the Post-Gazette sports columnist reacts to the Penguins being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs contention and ponders what comes next for the club. Is coach Mike Sullivan safe despite not winning a playoff series with the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in six years? Could defenseman Erik Karlsson be moved by GM Kyle Dubas over the offseason? What about goalie Tristan Jarry after he was benched in favor of Alex Nedeljkovic over the final weeks of the regular season? Jason tackles those questions and more, including: Was Pirates manager Derek Shelton correct to pull starter Jared Jones after five innings in a loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday? What's happened to the club's offense? And how has South Fayette prospect Justin Watson found himself in so many Super Bowls lately? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin give their thoughts on how the team's late-season hot streak and push for an improbably Stanley Cup playoffs berth should inform GM Kyle Dubas' decisions in the offseason. Should Alex Nedeljokovic be brought back as the starting goalie? Does that open the door for a trade of Tristan Jarry? Has Sidney Crosby proven he can still be the foundation of a Cup-contending team with his dominance down the stretch? Have players including Drew O'Connor and Jack St. Ivany established themselves as building blocks for the future? And what are the chances the Penguins get the help they need with Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals losses on Tuesday night? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin give their thoughts on how the team's late-season hot streak and push for an improbably Stanley Cup playoffs berth should inform GM Kyle Dubas' decisions in the offseason. Should Alex Nedeljokovic be brought back as the starting goalie? Does that open the door for a trade of Tristan Jarry? Has Sidney Crosby proven he can still be the foundation of a Cup-contending team with his dominance down the stretch? Have players including Drew O'Connor and Jack St. Ivany established themselves as building blocks for the future? And what are the chances the Penguins get the help they need with Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals losses on Tuesday night? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel ponder what GM Kyle Dubas can learn about his team in its remaining games this season now that Stanley Cup playoff hopes look slim. Which prospects could get promoted from the minors for looks at the NHL level? Which have a chance to stick on the roster alongside stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson? Will 2019 draft pick Sam Poulin finally get a chance? And to what degree will coach Mike Sullivan focus on continuing to win games?

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel ponder what GM Kyle Dubas can learn about his team in its remaining games this season now that Stanley Cup playoff hopes look slim. Which prospects could get promoted from the minors for looks at the NHL level? Which have a chance to stick on the roster alongside stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson? Will 2019 draft pick Sam Poulin finally get a chance? And to what degree will coach Mike Sullivan focus on continuing to win games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel recap GM Kyle Dubas' comments amid the team's recent losing skid. What does the future hold for trade candidates including Jake Guentzel if the on-ice situation doesn't improve? Why shouldn't fans expect big changes with core players including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang as well as coach Mike Sullivan? And why is it a priority for Dubas to make the team younger ahead of the NHL trade deadline? 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 recap GM Kyle Dubas' comments amid the team's recent losing skid. What does the future hold for trade candidates including Jake Guentzel if the on-ice situation doesn't improve? Why shouldn't fans expect big changes with core players including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang as well as coach Mike Sullivan? And why is it a priority for Dubas to make the team younger ahead of the NHL trade deadline? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On this episode, the Nick's react to Pittsburgh Penguins President and GM Kyle Dubas' statements to local media on Wednesday and why he may be shifting his plan moving forward (3:43). They also discuss Erik Karlsson's place with the Penguins and why you shouldn't expect his time in Pittsburgh to be over anytime soon (21:20). They finish the episode by discussing Jake Guentzel's future (34:30). While it's not guaranteed that he is dealt, the guys look at what might be the best landing spots for the talented winger. 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

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with a look into the Blue Jays' first full-team day at Spring Training and how arbitration meetings may impact Vladdy Jr.'s upcoming season. They are joined by The Athletic's Sean Gentille (7:02) who shares his thoughts on Jagr-mania in Pittsburgh over the weekend, whether the Penguins' season is salvageable and how much blame and pressure is on the shoulders of GM Kyle Dubas. Later, with Spring Training games around the corner, Kevin Barker (30:39) joins the show to discuss the grind of camp, what type of internal improvements he expects, Manoah's opportunity to bounce back and Anthony Rendon's odd declaration that he doesn't like baseball.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze midseason decisions looming for general manager Kyle Dubas. Will the team hold onto to Jake Guentzel, who's in the final year of his contract? Or could he be dealt to bring some talent to the roster? What are the team's biggest needs ahead of the trade deadline? And are they on track to be buyers or sellers? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze midseason decisions looming for general manager Kyle Dubas. Will the team hold onto to Jake Guentzel, who's in the final year of his contract? Or could he be dealt to bring some talent to the roster? What are the team's biggest needs ahead of the trade deadline? And are they on track to be buyers or sellers? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices