Podcast appearances and mentions of Kris Letang

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.

Happy "National High Five Day"! Dish them out at work & at home! Looking like some rain and possible thunderstorms during the overnight into tomorrow morning. In the news this morning, the man who allegedly abducted Sophia Franklin is being extradited to Wisconsin after being arrested in Nebraska, Zoom went down for several hours yesterday, Fyre Fest 2 is officially "postponed", an in-home daycare worker in Trempealeau has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse, there was a gas leak at the Onalaska Middle school yesterday, and a new Brett Favre documentary coming to Netflix in May. In sports, the Brewers beat the Tigers yesterday afternoon for another series win, the Heat beat the Bulls and the Mavs beat the Kings last night in the NBA Play-In tourney, and a starting offensive tackle for the WI Badgers is out for the season with an ACL tear. Elsewhere in sports, an MLB ump got drilled last night, the Savannah Bananas are finally going to be on national TV, and Kris Letang had successful heart surgery. We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked about some smart things to do with your tax refund(assuming you're getting one). Plus, a missing toddler who was found by a dog named Buford, and a local bookstore that got some much-needed help from some residents to help move to their new location. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only watch movies or TV shows for the rest of your life, which would you choose?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: " In case you missed it, McDonald's is bringing back Snack Wraps sometime later this year, Pringles & Miller Lite teamed up for a few new flavors, and Kahlúa wants you to drink an espresso martini out of a "glass" made from chocolate. Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and the allegedly smelly French tennis player responded to a request that she put on some deodorant. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bride-to-be who was late for her own wedding, a rabbit that apparently got sucked into an airplane engine and forced it to make an emergency landing, police in Washington state are asking for people to come down to the station & smoke some weed, and a #FloridaMan who stabbed a woman at a grocery store after she complained about his kid's behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff gives us an update on Kris Letang that Letang was at the Penguins facility today and looked ok. We share some of our Letang stories and his speed on the ice. The story of this Penguins season is: disappointment. Derek Shelton thinks the Pirates hitters need to be more aggressive, but what are they doing to hold players accountable?

Kris Letang had surgery to repair a hole in his heart and has an expected recovery time of 4-6 weeks. The Pirates have lost four games when starters pitch six or more innings. Jack Suwinski has struggled this season. Andrew McCutchen did not play Tuesday and it seems the Pirates are being cautious with him in the field.

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.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jeff gives us an update on Kris Letang that Letang was at the Penguins facility today and looked ok. We share some of our Letang stories and his speed on the ice. Niko Ameredes participated in a drive, chip, and put competition at Augusta and finished third! Niko and his mom, Samantha, join the show to tell us about their experience.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Is this the worst lineup in the Derek Shelton era? Kris Letang had surgery to repair a hole in his heart and has an expected recovery time of 4-6 weeks. Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. The Pirates have lost four games when starters pitch six or more innings. Jack Suwinski has struggled this season.

A multi-time Stanley Cup winner is recovering after undergoing heart surgery. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK reacted to the news that Kris Letang will undergo a surgery to fix a hole in his heart, which is related to the strokes that he has had in his career. Tyler assured that Letang will be back next season. Tyler gave his thoughts on Sidney Crosby being named the ‘most-complete' player in hockey for the 6th consecutive year. TK respects the loyalty Crosby has had to the team and organization since the last few seasons have not resulted in playoff appearances. The guys asked Tyler what the biggest issues for the Penguins were this season – and he had a list. Tyler thinks this rebuild is a 5-year plan, but he said it's risky projecting the future of their aging stars.

Should MLB step in on the Pirates for the sake of Paul Skenes? The guys wondered if that was possible when one of the game's top insiders insisted that it could happen to benefit one of the league's brightest young stars. But how realistic is it? If Skenes will end up in a big market a few years from now, does it really matter? Callers sound off on the Pirates' plight. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK reacted to the news that Kris Letang will undergo a surgery to fix a hole in his heart, which is related to the strokes that he has had in his career. Tyler assured that Letang will be back next season. Tyler gave his thoughts on Sidney Crosby being named the ‘most-complete' player in hockey for the 6th consecutive year. TK respects the loyalty Crosby has had to the team and organization since the last few seasons have not resulted in playoff appearances. The guys asked Tyler what the biggest issues for the Penguins were this season – and he had a list. Tyler thinks this rebuild is a 5-year plan, but he said it's risky projecting the future of their aging stars.

It's our final hockey podcast of the year with Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh. He gives us an update on Kris Letang, a look at the conclusion of the season, some college options for the Pens, and goalie talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bagpipes ft. Rob Rossi of The Athletic 04/16/25Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer and current senior staffer with The Athletic joins Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio to share his vivid, heartfelt recollections of former Penguins general manager, the late Ray Shero.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

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes surgery.

Brian Metzer of the Pens radio network joins me to talk about Kris Letang's woes, the Pens' loss to Boston, Gavin McKenna, and the regular season loss finale against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Penguin and Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque joins us to talk about the looming season finale, OVI & Sid, Gavin McKenna's goal, Kris Letang's problems , Tristan Jarry and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz in for Mark Madden, Tim plays back thoughts from Matt Williamson on the QBs in this class and the Running backs. He also gets into the Penguins and the play of Kris Letang lately.

Tim Benz in for Mark Madden, Tim plays back thoughts from Matt Williamson on the QBs in this class and the Running backs. He also gets into the Penguins and the play of Kris Letang lately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Shoeless Joe's Peterborough x Steve Dangle Podcast Night: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1308643862019?aff=oddtdtcreator On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Ivan Demidov 15:00 Alexander Nikishin 20:00 Knies beats Tampa 38:00 Leafs and Hurricanes Blocked Shots 52:00 Blake Smith 57:00 The Leafs 3rd jersey 1:00:00 The Flames, Wild, & Ducks 1:09:00 Boeser is done in Van 1:16:00 The Stars are getting healthy 1:24:00 More Ovi stats 1:25:00 The Jack Adams Award 1:37:00 Kris Letang's Hall of Fame case Visit this episode's sponsors:

Pittsburgh Penguins: End Of The Road 04/11/25Heading into Newark, NJ for the final road game of their 2024-2025 campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to upset a very fast, very playoffs-bound Devils team. Even without star forward Jack Hughes the Devils have yet again managed to punch their ticket to Lord Stanley's fabled dance.Our hearts go out to the family of former Penguins GM, the late Ray Shero. Rest In Peace, Ray.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

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.

Meaningful Hockey 04/07/25The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially been eliminated from contention in the race to qualify for the 2024-2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And with less than a handful of regular season games remaining on their schedule, the Penguins are at home tonight for the back half of a home-and-home matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.Jeff and Jordan convene remotely for today's episode - doing their very best to keep their respective spiritual trains on their metaphorical tracks - as we all get ready for another Penguins-less NHL postseason. 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

Future Marker: Our 250th Episode featuring The Athletic's Josh Yohe 04/03/25Dear Listeners,It's hard to believe we've made it to our 250th episode.We're joined today by The Athletic's Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Penguins beat reporter and one of our first proper guests. Josh is a fine example of someone who's become a good friend and a generous collaborator in this unrivaled U.S. hockey town.I started Fly Penguins Fly Podcast in the attic of the old Jersey City where I lived, along with my wife leading up to when we moved to Pittsburgh.I still get a thrill out of creating and posting each episode, especially at this time when the Pittsburgh Penguins are rebuilding, in preparation for what - hopefully - will be an exciting, successful new era of hockey in the Steel City.Thanks for listening, stay tuned as we continue to cover this hallowed franchise.All my best,Jeff TaylorProducer and Co-HostFly Penguins Fly PodcastLink to heartwarming clip of known St. Louis Blues fan, Laila Anderson scoring her first-ever goal in organized hockey:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3vviSwunpd/?igsh=MW05ZHp2ejZmMzhoZQ==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

Flying So Low(Fi) 04/01/25With Jordan otherwise occupied and Jeff busy on a work trip, today's offering is truly a solo dispatch, cobbled together from iPhone recordings and found musical pieces from old episodes. In short, a humbling final push to the big 250th episode, featuring Josh Yohe and coming at you tomorrow from the studio.Disclaimer: The audio quality of the majority of this episode is pretty darned poor. Traveling for work meant no way to get into an isolated space, so Jeff recorded this one (literally) out in the streets of Jersey City. 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

Oh, Kris Letang, that's just not OK. 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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Mr. Consistent: Sidney Crosby Grabs Gretzky's NHL Point-Per-Game Record! 03/27/25With an original working title of ‘Passenger Princess,' production/release of this episode was delayed until close to the start of this evening's road game versus the Sabres. And wouldn't ya know it? Just as I sat down to knock out the edit and get this one posted, Sidney Crosby does what he does best: Contribute to his team's offense. It was a beautiful goal, featuring many of Crosby's best attributes as an athlete and a teammate: On-ice awareness, positional intelligence, and a practiced ability to have quick hands, even from tough angles.The puck ended up on Sid's stick as he floated to the net front, and even though it was in-tight to his body, the captain managed to get a super-fast shot off, beating Billy Reimer high on the glove-side. Just incredible.From us here at Fly Penguins Fly Podcast: Congratulations to Sidney Crosby on a monumental achievement, as he passes Wayne Gretzky to possess the longest-ever season streak of point-per-game play in the NHL.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:Hardboil by Blue Dot SessionsKid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

Battle Jackets 03/21/25The Columbus Blue Jackets are fun to watch and they're in Pittsburgh tonight, taking on your Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time this season. While the Penguins' 2025 playoff hopes seem to have been dashed along the rocky shores of mediocrity, the Columbus club are still very much in-the-hunt for the Eastern Conference's second wildcard spot.Jordan may have found the deal of a lifetime on a vintage Sidney Crosby jersey, and both hosts - Jeff and Jordan - have music gigs tonight. All that and more, on ‘Battle Jackets,' our 247th episode - a mere three episodes away from our 250th installment. Thanks for listening!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:Hardboil by Blue Dot Sessions

With only slightly more than a handful of games remaining on the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2024-2025 schedule, all signs continue to point to their failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season. Still, this is no time to pout, Penguins fans. There is much to be excited about, if you're paying close enough attention - and let's face it, if you're listening to this podcast, chances are… you ARE.Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are both with you today, so buckle up and put on your hockey caps.Unpaid plug: Watch Season 4 of Shoresy. It's just smile-inducing AF, especially in the midst of so much geopolitical darkness.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

Haze Of The Tank 03/11/25If you can see through the “haze” of the current disaster that is the Penguins' 2024-2025 NHL campaign, there are still things to be excited about. The Penguins have amassed quite a bevy of prospects and picks, and the picture only looks to improve as the Pens' front office turns its attentions to the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.Flying solo today, Jeff has a deal for you. Listen to the pod to find out what it is(n't).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

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?

The trade for Erik Karlsson could have been a bit frustrating for Kris Letang. Do you want to see Alex Ovechkin score the NHL's all-time leading goal in Pittsburgh during the final game of the regular season? TK doesn't want Ovechkin to do it against the Penguins, especially on an empty net. He's concerned Ovechkin won't be around to grow the game in North America when he retires.

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

“Pittsburgh Penguins At The Trade Deadline” 03/04/25Sidney Crosby isn't going anywhere. Neither are Evgeny Malkin or Bryan Rust. Erik Karlsson? If there's a team with plenty of shutdown, stay-at-home defensemen and they're looking for an offensive spark on the backend, …MAYBE??Jeff is up late (again) and we're only ONE episode away from Jordan DeFigio rejoining our ranks after a well-deserved vacay. 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

I Left When It Was 3-0 Philly 02/28/25I left last night's Flyers @ Penguins game EARLY.We all make boneheaded decisions sometimes, and I break down last night's in this delightful solo podcast.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 joins host Adam Bittner to analyze discontent in the Steelers fan base over coach Mike Tomlin, owner Art Rooney II and the franchise's recent drought of NFL playoff wins. Do any moves GM Omar Khan could make this offseason matter as long as Tomlin is the coach and Rooney is the owner? Or will the franchise be doomed until big changes are made? And if there's hope, what moves could Khan make in NFL free agency, the NFL draft or the trade market to improve the mood of the fan base? Is it a splash at quarterback with options including Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers? A move for a big-time receiver opposite George Pickens? A new anchor for the defensive line? Or a proven cornerback opposite Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo ponders those questions, then pivots to Penguins. What's the most disappointing piece of their performance coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-off? Is it the goaltending with Joel Blomqvist and Alex Nedeljkovic? Struggling defensemen like Erik Karlsson? Or simply the effort level surrounding stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Then in the third segment, airing on the new PG Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason toss around some Pirates topics. Would it make sense to sign free agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo, given the team's need at that position following the Spencer Horwitz injury? Or is Rizzo and other free agent options like Jose Abreu or Yuli Gurriel too far past their prime? What does Jason think of the Andrew Heaney signing? And what does it mean for the depth of the rotation? Could the Pirates get creative to try to limit innings for Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller?

Up Late 02/25/25With Jordan DeFigio on vacation, Jeff Taylor is up super-late-night, flying solo with yinz. 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 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

Farewell To Mike Lange 02/20/25Jeff and Jordan convene remotely to begin the process of mourning the late Mike Lange, a legend of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and the entire hockey universe. Rest In Peace, Hall Of Famer. You will be missed, forever.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 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.

We're back on this frosty Louis Riel Day here in Win­nipeg, breakin' our own rules with an episode we're call­ing the Letang in hon­our of excel­lent Pen's d‑man, Kris Letang. If you lis­ten­ers know of a retired num­ber 58 out there let us know, but we know that there aren't many up to the snuff of ol' Bang Bang, who's made an excel­lent career of play­ing strong on all ends of the ice — he even has 3 (!! we checked !!) Cups for his troubles. The we dive deep into the 4 Nations Cup — what's worked, what has­n't and why we care. Also, why is Matthew Tkachuk such an easy guy to hate? We're record­ing as Cana­da plays Team Fin­land with a trip to the finals on the line… Final­ly, we give you a full Apuck­a­lypse Now recap, what a great day on the rinks that was!!, and we give you our all-time Mount Rush­more of Cana­di­an Inter­na­tion­al performers.

Sidney Crosby Dominates at 4 Nations Face-Off: A Crossover With Tip Of The Ice-Burgh Podcast! 02/13/25Years in the making, Fly Penguins Fly Podcast teams up with fellow Pittsburgh Penguins pod, Tip Of The Ice-Burgh. Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat join your co-hosts, Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio for a full panel discussion about all things 4 Nations Face-Off, Sidney Crosby, and the current state of your Pittsburgh Penguins.Follow Tip Of The Ice-Burgh Podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396Thanks 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 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

“Sidney Crosby Will Play” with special guest Ashley Taylor 02/09/25It has been a MINUTE since Jeff's wife, Ashley Taylor joined the podcast. With Jordan DeFigio taking a scheduled maintenance day away from the team, Ashley steps in to chat Penguins hockey, 4 Nations Face-off, Sidney Crosby, and Star Wars… sort of.Sidney Crosby will, in fact play for Team Canada, despite aggravating one of his wrists in a SO loss to the NJ Devils last week. The hockey world rejoices that Crosby will don the handsome Team Canada sweater and participate in the tournament, but what contribution will he make to the team's goal of coming out on top in the …sort of best-on-best competition? Don't ask us, we're mostly being goofy today.Subscribe to Jeff's new Penguins-related Substack feed:https://substack.com/@penspodThank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on IG:@flypenguinsfly Follow your hosts on Blue Sky:Jeff Taylor: penspod-JT.bsky.social // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton.bsky.socialLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:In Passage by Blue Dot Sessions

On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian process the stunning Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas swap, the return of Tony DeAngelo, and play a "who'd you rather?" between a whole lot of forwards seeing favourable new deployment. 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 Mikko Rantanen, Eric Staal, Ron Francis, Zarley Zalapski, Taylor Hall, Shayne Gostisbehere, Martin Necas, Juuso Parssinen, Jack Drury, Tony DeAngelo, Alexander Romanov, Jacob Markstrom, Jake Allen, Isaac Poulter, Nico Daws, Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, Adam Fantilli, Sean Monahan, Elvis Merzlikins, Luca Del Bel Belluz, Anthony Beauvillier, Michael Bunting, Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, Lukas Dostal, Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish, Bobby McMann, Jared Spurgeon, Filip Gustavsson, Aaron Ekblad, Morgan Geekie, David Pastrnak, Evgeni Dadonov, Roope Hintz, Darren Raddysh, Victor Hedman, Filip Forsberg, Juuse Saros, Barrett Hayton, Tanner Pearson, Adin Hill, Ilya Samsonov, Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Will Smith, Mikael Granlund, Marco Kasper, Jiri Kulich, Jason Zucker, Tage Thompson, Viktor Arvidsson, Stuart Skinner, Dylan Strome, Brady Tkachuk 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.

Hockey Talk! There was a report earlier today that Kyle Dubas is looking for a fire sale of the Penguins. There are only a few "untouchables" and Kris Letang is not on that list. How handcuffed has Dubas been since coming to Pittsburgh? Where does the line get drawn for the Penguins running decisions by Sidney Crosby?

Adam Schefter reported that the Chicago Bears called the Steelers to ask about trading for Mike Tomlin. The Steelers did not even entertain the call and Donny says that is malpractice on the Steelers part. With everything that is happening, to not even entertain the idea is not smart at all. The last time the Steelers and Bears made a trade it was heavily in the Steelers' favor so why not try it again? Donny then admits no matter what Tomlin will be the coach until he no longer wants to be here. Phone callers chime in on the reported Bears interest in trading for Mike Tomlin.  Hockey Talk! There was a report earlier today that Kyle Dubas is looking for a fire sale of the Penguins. There are only a few "untouchables" and Kris Letang is not on that list. How handcuffed has Dubas been since coming to Pittsburgh? Where does the line get drawn for the Penguins running decisions by Sidney Crosby?

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 this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian find a couple volume and potential starters showing up midseason, consider whether Jake Walman really is on the league's longest hot streak, and encourage you to pause the pod for a Columbus 1C stepping onto one of the NHL's best lines. 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 Josh Doan, Matias Maccelli, Connor Ingram, Karel Vejmelka, Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson, Logan Thompson, Hunter Shepard, Marco Rossi, Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello, Joel Eriksson Ek, Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen, Jake Walman, William Eklund, Ivan Barbashev, Victor Olofsson, Sam Ersson, Jamie Drysdale, Matvei Michkov, Shayne Gostisbehere, Jordan Staal, Dustin Tokarski, Darcy Kuemper, David Rittich, Nikolaj Ehlers, Adam Lowry, Mat Barzal, Anthony Duclair, Marcus Hogberg, Mika Zibanejad, Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Dustin Wolf, Matt Coronato, Leevi Merilainen, Marco Kasper, Kappo Kakko, Juuse Saros, Roman Josi, William Nylander, Brad Marchand, Kris Letang 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.

Jeremy and Shams are back to bring you up to speed on what happened in the Fantasy world during New Year's Eve and Day. They cover all the injury news headlined by Nichushkin and a couple of starting goalies and close with hot and cold streaks that include two big name defensemen that might be worth cutting from your rosters. Players Discussed: Valeri Nichushkin, Ross Colton, Jonathan Drouin, Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer, Samuel Ersson, Aleksei Kolosov, Jared Spurgeon, Brock Faber, Kris Letang, Marcus Pettersson, Connor Ingram, Karel Vejmelka, Quinton Byfield, Brandon Montour, Dmitri Voronkov & Rasmus Andersson. 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.

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?