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Sidney Crosby is going to miss, at minimum, the next four weeks. Jay thinks it's a big loss and the whole team needs to come together to overcome not having Sid in the lineup. Dan Muse has done a good job getting the best out of players, and this will be a real test. Jay thinks Evgeni Malkin has been on a mission to be great, but it's unrealistic that Malkin can carry the Penguins.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Sidney Crosby is going to miss, at minimum, the next four weeks. Jay Caufield thinks it's a big loss and the whole team needs to come together to overcome not having Sid in the lineup. Sid said he didn't have a problem with the hit that Radko Gudas made on him when he was injured. Sid is confident the Penguins can still make the playoffs, but this stretch is difficult.
Jay Caufield is hoping for a Team USA and Team Canada final for the gold. He gives both teams A's for their first three games. Auston Matthews is very important for Team USA to match Canada's goal scoring. Dan Muse has been a huge part of the Penguins taking a big step. Players feel that they are allowed to play their game.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We dive into turkeys and hibernating Iguanas in Florida. Steven Nelson claimed Ben Roethlisberger dictated the Steelers roster. Nelson said the team was more interested in appeasing Big Ben and called it selfish and negligent. Nelson thinks Ben sabotaged the organization. Jay is hoping for a Team USA and Team Canada final for the gold. Dan Muse has been a huge part of the Penguins taking a big step.
Mark talks to Mike Defabo to start the second hour. Jay Caufield joins the show to talk Penguins before the big game tonight. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark talks to Mike Defabo to start the second hour. Jay Caufield joins the show to talk Penguins before the big game tonight. Ask Mark Anything!
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Jay Caufield, 2x Stanley cup winner, calls in to talk about new Penguins coach Dan Muse.
There is a comfort between Sidney Crosby and Mike Sullivan and Sullivan has been loyal to the Penguins. Jay thinks the Penguins need to find a top-six forward and find guys who can gel together in the bottom six. Jay thinks the Penguins need to see someone different in net and goaltending let them down this year.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay thinks the Penguins need to find a top-six forward and find guys who can gel together in the bottom six. Jay thinks the Penguins need to see someone different in net. Longtime Steelers insider Gerry Dulac is adamant the Steelers won't take Shedeur Sanders. Gerry's sources said there was a 0% chance the Steelers pick Kenny Pickett... could this be similar?
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joined the show. Kris Letang has surgery to replace a small hole in his heart. Jay thinks the No. 1 priority for the Penguins needs to be figuring out their goaltending. The Steelers have concluded their top 30 visits with 10 defensive lineman and nine running backs. The Pirates are offering fans replica Bucco Bricks that fans can have for free that previously had a brick years ago, in addition to their new display.
Jay thinks the No. 1 priority for the Penguins needs to be figuring out their goaltending. Solid goaltending can allow the Penguins to take a step up and overcome shortcomings on other parts of the team. If the Penguins want to compete, they MUST hit on the decisions they make.
Alex Ovechkin scored 895 and Jay thinks what Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have done has helped keep hockey relevant for a long time. No one thought this could be done. Bob and Jay both think Mario Lemieux would be the all-time goal scorer if he didn't get hurt. Sidney Crosby could end up being a top 5 goal scorer ever.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Alex Ovechkin scored 895 and Jay thinks what Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have done has helped keep hockey relevant for a long time. Bob and Jay both think Mario Lemieux would be the all-time goal scorer if he didn't get hurt. Six of the nine hitters in the lineup last night were hitting under .200. Ian Rapoport thinks the draft could be a realistic deadline for Aaron Rodgers to sign, or the Steelers will draft a quarterback.
The Penguins have promoted a few young players, including Rutger McGroarty, and Jay thinks they played at a good tempo with Sidney Crosby and trying to adapt to the speed of the game. Jay thinks Crosby still has a lot left in the tank but won't be someone that goes to another line if he isn't ELITE.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins have promoted a few young players, including Rutger McGroarty. Jay thinks Crosby still has a lot left in the tank but won't be someone that goes to a second or third line and still play if he can't be at a great, elite level. NFL rule changes. Half the NFL wants to ban the tush push, including the Steelers.
Jay Caufield made a huge upset against Colby Armstrong as a 16 seed in the media madness bracket! The Penguins had a really bad night against Tampa Bay and Jay said there was not enough help in front of Tristan Jarry. With 10 games left and playing a good team, the game got away from them with four goals in just under four minutes.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay Caufield made a huge upset against Colby Armstrong as a 16 seed in the media madness bracket! The Penguins had a really bad night against Tampa Bay and Jay said there was not enough help in front of Tristan Jarry. Gerry Dulac reported that Russell Wilson wanted to come back to the Steelers, right up until the end. What happened? The Steelers said they wanted Wilson to be back, but clearly didn't want to bring him back.
Many teams in the East are falling apart and the Penguins started to climb the ladder with a four-game winning streak. Jay said the Penguins had a little bad luck to start the third period against the Islanders but they had multiple breakdowns. This could be the dagger to their hopes.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay said the Penguins had a little bad luck to start the third period against the Islanders but they had multiple breakdowns. It could be the dagger for a playoff spot. Mark doesn't think Aaron Rodgers news will take a month, but also won't be a few days too. Does Mason Rudolph deserve another chance to start?
Jay wants the Penguins to ride it out right now with Tristan Jarry, who has played well the last two games. Joe doesn't trust Kyle Dubas to turn the Penguins around to win with Sidney Crosby. Jay thinks the decisions Dubas makes with draft picks, or trading picks to receive good players, will define this era.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay wants the Penguins to ride it out right now with Tristan Jarry, who has played well the last two games. Joe doesn't trust Kyle Dubas to turn the Penguins around to win with Sidney Crosby. Pat McAfee retweeted a tweet from 2021 where Aaron Rodgers spoke of his love for Pittsburgh. Will Rodgers announce his decision??
Jay gives the argument why the Penguins wouldn't trade Rickard Rakell because he has three years remaining at $5 million per season. If the Penguins are still trying to build around Sidney Crosby, why would you take that away from Sid? At the same time, Jay admits Rakell's value has never been higher and could get a good return for him too.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay makes the case why the Penguins wouldn't trade Rickard Rakell because he has three years remaining at $5 million per season. At the same time, Rakell's value has never been higher. One mock draft has Tyler Warren 18th and Ashton Jeanty in the same range. Would you trade up for one of those players? Would you sign Adams?
Goaltending has been a significant concern for the Penguins, but defensive breakdowns have not helped them whatsoever. Other teams are taking advantage against the Pens and the Penguins do not punch back. Trading Erik Karlsson will be very difficult with a no-trade and $10 million contract.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Goaltending has been a significant concern for the Penguins, but defensive breakdowns have not helped them whatsoever. Other teams are taking advantage against the Pens and the Penguins do not punch back. NFLPA grades are here! What do we make of the grades?
Lange was a huge draw to the Penguins early in their existence to grow the PGH audience. Mike Lange taught the game to so many fans and people would call in to offer suggestions for goal calls. Jay mentioned how people would repeat his calls throughout the country at events too. We think Lange would have loved to call USA-Canada and be a part of this game.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Mike Lange was a huge draw to the Penguins early in their existence to grow the PGH audience. Jay Caufield mentioned how people would repeat his calls throughout the country at events too. Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown's career was significantly enhanced by Lange.
Four Nations has created so much buzz. We react to Jay Caufield's take on the first USA/Canada matchup. Will other sports adopt this?
RIP Mike Lange. Dorin shares his memories of Mike Lange and his youth following the Pens. He was synonymous with the Pens for decades, but also inspired countless broadcasters. Four Nations has created so much buzz. We react to Jay Caufield's take on the first USA/Canada matchup. Will other sports adopt this? O'Neil Cruz will be crucial for the Pirates if they have success. He was part of bringing in Tommy Pham. Is he turning the corner in his career? Dorin's favorite Fan 15 clip - Ron Cook calling Eric as Ron Jeremy.
Jay thought Team USA played the game to perfection and fed off the booing of the national anthem and energy associated with the game. Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin are practicing for the Penguins and Jay thinks with other teams losing, the Penguins still have a chance to make a run.
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Jay thought Team USA played the game to perfection and fed off the booing of the national anthem and energy associated with the game. Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin are practicing for the Penguins and Jay thinks with other teams losing, the Penguins still have a chance to make a run. MLB is testing robot umps in spring training.
Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Jeff Hathhorn joins for the full four. Jay Caufield thinks it's a shame Mario is not around anymore. Mario's feelings are very clear on the current ownership. Jeff tells us how Pitt Athletics needs to continue to raise money and schools are going to have to hand out $20 million total for athletes. Mark Kaboly reported the Steelers don't have interest in Trevor Lawrence.
Tyler Kennedy thinks Sid can play for four more years. Mario Lemieux made a surprise appearance at the 4 Nations Face-Off and Jay Caufield thinks it's a shame Mario is not around anymore. Mario's feelings are very clear on the current ownership. Jeff tells us how Pitt Athletics needs to continue to raise money and schools are going to have to hand out $20 million total for athletes.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Bob and Jay both think Team USA has a deep roster and has a great chance to win with their goaltending. The Capitals and Rangers have been the biggest surprises of the season for good and bad reasons. Ben Cherington pointed to Darick Hall and DJ Stewart as options at first base.
Bob and Jay both think Team USA has a deep roster and has a great chance to win with their goaltending. Jay thinks Leon Draisaitl is the NHL MVP right now. The Capitals and Rangers have been the biggest surprises of the season for good and bad reasons.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay believes the Penguins did a good job getting a 1st round pick and Danton Heinen for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Conner. Starkey is in disbelief the Steelers wouldn't let Russell Wilson make changes at the line of scrimmage. It's strange because they wouldn't let Kenny Pickett or Justin Fields audible and going to Wilson for his veteran presence.
Jay thinks it's critical to see how the Penguins do in these upcoming Metro games to make a decision on fully selling. If they don't win a ton of games, Jay thinks Kyle Dubas will make the changes he's been discussing before the trade deadline in March.
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We knew this stretch would define the Penguins season and it has brought them to the bottom of the standings. Mario has been very hands off with the Penguins and his relationship with Fenway Sports Group isn't great. Jay thinks if Mario feels he is in the right, he's not going to change and cater to someone.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We knew this stretch would define the Penguins season and it has brought them to the bottom of the standings. Jay doesn't think this is all on Mike Sullivan and the players need to step up. Mario Lemiuex has been very hands off with the Penguins and his relationship with Fenway Sports Group isn't very good. Erik Karlsson called Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini a great kid and said maybe he'll see Celebrini soon, "who knows."
Dr. Jay Calvert chats with NHL Legend Jay Caufield! The two Jay's discuss the up-and-down start to the 2024-25 season for the Pens, how Monday night's win over the Kings represents the blueprint the Pens need for the rest of the year, how the West Coast road trip could unite the team, the looming trade deadline, Matt Grzelcyk, PO Joseph, needing more out of Erik Karlsson, In Rust We Trust, tonight's game vs the Ducks, and the incredible work from the Mario Lemieux Foundation!
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jay went to college in North Dakota and was as cold as it is today with -4 degree weather! Jay tells us about pregame meals, travel, his favorite cities, flying commercial, team building events, and stories from playing. The Limitless Express: Today's top football stories!
Jay went to college in North Dakota and was as cold as it is today with -4 degree weather! Jay tells us about pregame meals, travel, his favorite cities, flying commercial, team building events, and stories from playing.
Show recap including Jay Caufield's memories of traveling to different parts of the country with the Penguins and the Paul Skenes $1 million dollar autograph patch signed card.
Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Steelers owner Jim Rooney said the Steelers have outperformed the NFL average over the last 25 years and perform in a harder circumstance than most, but understand they haven't won playoff games the last eight years. Jay Caufield's memories of traveling to different parts of the country with the Penguins and the Paul Skenes $1 million dollar autograph patch signed card.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Tristan Jarry once again gave up a bad goal and there have been breakdowns defensively. The Penguins need to evaluate their options at goalie and consider Joel Blomqvist. Joe thinks Lamar-Allen is one of the best quarterback matchups in playoff history. Which NFL head coach is under the most pressure in the playoffs?
Tristan Jarry once again gave up a bad goal and there have been breakdowns defensively. The Penguins need to evaluate their options at goalie and consider Joel Blomqvist. Jay thinks the upcoming road trip will tell what the Penguins ultimately will do at goalie, especially Jarry.
Jay Caufield joins to discuss the lack of juice in the game last night, Jarry continues to give up goals on the first shot of the game, Croby's greatness, Joe's interesting proposal for 4 on 4 in the third period, the bad slashing call, his thoughts on new golf technology.