Podcast appearances and mentions of Kyle Dubas

What are you most excited to see with the Penguins tonight? We are pumped to watch Sergei Murashov and the potential that he brings. Bob thinks the Penguins are going to make the playoffs. Kyle Dubas may need to rethink things if the Eastern Conference is strong this year and the Penguins could miss. 2026-27 Penguins Time Capsule.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What are you most excited to see with the Penguins tonight? Bob thinks the Penguins are going to make the playoffs. Kyle Dubas may need to rethink things if the Eastern Conference is strong this year and the Penguins could miss. 2026-27 Penguins Time Capsule. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tonight is opening night for the Penguins as they begin this season where last season ended – Philadelphia. Why is Kyle Dubas already mad about talking about Evgeni Malkin and his contract? TK thinks the Penguins could use ‘load management' with Geno and they will just have to see where things go. Tyler addressed the hype around Sergei Murashov, who will finally get his shot to show he can be a starting goaltender in the NHL. Tyler thinks Murashov is ready and will be good for the Penguins as quickly as this season. TK waffled on the idea of Sidney Crosby continuing his point per game streak, but knows he will look dumb anytime he bets against Sid. TK believes Egor Chinakhov will reach 30 goals this season. What will Elmer Soderblom do after winning Donny a lot of money last season?

The Joey Porter Jr. saga has continued to be the biggest story surrounding the Steelers, on or off the field. How much are teams snooping around the situation? What are the Steelers willing to take for a deal to happen? The Cowboys and Lions have reportedly shown interest, but are either of them willing to give up a 1st round pick? What should the Steelers be willing to do to recoup a 1st round pick? The guys are getting tired of this clouding over any discussion about the team. Tomorrow seems to be the limit on the whole thing and if Porter doesn't play, he probably never suits up again for the Steelers. Should the Steelers take the easiest deal for Joey Porter Jr. or keep waiting until the season gets closer to the trade deadline? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tonight is opening night for the Penguins as they begin this season where last season ended – Philadelphia. Why is Kyle Dubas already mad about talking about Evgeni Malkin and his contract? TK thinks the Penguins could use ‘load management' with Geno and they will just have to see where things go. Tyler addressed the hype around Sergei Murashov, who will finally get his shot to show he can be a starting goaltender in the NHL. Tyler thinks Murashov is ready and will be good for the Penguins as quickly as this season. TK waffled on the idea of Sidney Crosby continuing his point per game streak, but knows he will look dumb anytime he bets against Sid. TK believes Egor Chinakhov will reach 30 goals this season. What will Elmer Soderblom do after winning Donny a lot of money last season?

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me on the opening night of the Pens' season in Philadelphia. We discuss the goalie rotation, the new-look Pittsburgh blue line, the contract conversations about Sid and Geno, Philly's outlook, and a snippy Kyle Dubas response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NHL writer Sean Gentille from The Athletic joined the show. The Penguins season begins tomorrow night – yes, already – in Philadelphia, where last season came to an end. Why doesn't Kyle Dubas want to talk about Evgeni Malkin and his contract? Sean said Malkin was incredible last year and that gets lost in the shuffle across the league. Sean doesn't think it's realistic to see Kris Letang change the way of his game this late into his career, but he can still be a viable option on the second defensive pairing. Like the Steelers, Sean thinks the Penguins are trying to thread the needle of a team that is trying to rebuild while also still winning. Sean said the presence of Sidney Crosby changes the calculus for the Penguins because he is still too good for the team to be bad. Sean expects that to stay the same as long as Crosby is on the roster. The Penguins didn't land Jason Robertson this off-season, but they did acquire his brother, and Sean believes Nick Robertson can be a 20+ goal player for them. Sean labeled Declan Carlile as a ‘classic Dubas guy' that will likely start on the top defensive pairing aside from Erik Karlsson. The odd deal of the off-season was the Penguins signing Ville Koivunen to an 8-year deal seemingly out of nowhere – is that a dangerous deal for Pittsburgh? Sean thinks the Penguins finish 5th in the Metro, but do not make the playoffs.

Jerry Jones has made it known – he wants Joey Porter Jr. He did his weekly hit on the Audacy station in Dallas and made it clear he is always looking to wheel & deal and make his football team better. The Cowboys are 1-2, but the division is still wide open so early in the season. Would you do the deal? What would the deal have to look like? Fans may be gun shy due to the George Pickens trade going south. Would Porter fit in the Cowboys defense? Who cares – Jerry doesn't. The Steelers are on a short week, so yesterday was just a walk-thru practice. However, Joey Porter Jr. was listed as a ‘full participant' for the first time this season. Do the Steelers still need Porter more than he needs them? NHL writer Sean Gentille from The Athletic joined the show. The Penguins season begins tomorrow night – yes, already – in Philadelphia, where last season came to an end. Why doesn't Kyle Dubas want to talk about Evgeni Malkin and his contract? Sean said Malkin was incredible last year and that gets lost in the shuffle across the league. Sean doesn't think it's realistic to see Kris Letang change the way of his game this late into his career, but he can still be a viable option on the second defensive pairing. Like the Steelers, Sean thinks the Penguins are trying to thread the needle of a team that is trying to rebuild while also still winning. Sean said the presence of Sidney Crosby changes the calculus for the Penguins because he is still too good for the team to be bad. Sean expects that to stay the same as long as Crosby is on the roster. The Penguins didn't land Jason Robertson this off-season, but they did acquire his brother, and Sean believes Nick Robertson can be a 20+ goal player for them. Sean labeled Declan Carlile as a ‘classic Dubas guy' that will likely start on the top defensive pairing aside from Erik Karlsson. The odd deal of the off-season was the Penguins signing Ville Koivunen to an 8-year deal seemingly out of nowhere – is that a dangerous deal for Pittsburgh? Sean thinks the Penguins finish 5th in the Metro, but do not make the playoffs.

Every weekday, award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic delivers three ‘Double Shot' shows as a supplement to the morning ‘Daily Shot' of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates podcasts!  Video versions streaming live on YouTube starting at 4 p.m.! Eastern Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew Allar, Will Howard, or Mason Heintschel? Drew Allar got over 60% and Mason Heintschel was second. Joe is very intrigued by Mason Heintschel and thinks he has 'it' for Pitt. Joe thinks Heintschel has a chance to be the best Pitt quarterback since Dan Marino. Sidney Crosby said his agent and Kyle Dubas are talking about a new contract. 

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh**, Nick Belsky reacts to a new report from The Athletic's Josh Yohe on Sidney Crosby's upcoming contract negotiations and what it could mean for the Penguins. He also breaks down The Athletic's annual prospect system rankings, including a VERY interesting ranking for the Penguins, and discusses Kyle Dubas trading away yet another piece of the Jake Guentzel trade tree — tune in!   Read Josh Yohe's full article here

Kyle Dubas has maintained his "brick by boring brick" approach this offseason, but the Penguins could still use one more move before training camp in September.   Check out our latest episodes

The Dubas Cube 07/31/26 Per The Athletic's Josh Yohe, the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2026-2027 season holds the promise of … not much! PIT's GM, Kyle Dubas wasn't all that impressed with what he saw when he went free-agency-shopping, or the pieces he coveted were simply out of his league, for lack of a better turn of phrase. Jordan and Jeff talk Malkin, Kuzmenko, Murashov, Silovs, Chinakov, and… now wait JUST a minute… are the Penguins “Turning Russian” — more than a little like an Eastern European version of a racy early 80's pop song? Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/ Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspod Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton LETS GO PENS. JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff Taylor Original theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff Taylor Mark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang. Interested in becoming a sponsor of our podcast? Email Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: penspod@gmail.com Shane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork. Hire Shane: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com This episode includes portions of the following musical selections: Fly Penguins Fly Theme composed and produced by Jeff Taylor Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

Spring Cleaning – Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025-26 season with low expectations, an unproven head coach, and widespread speculation that the franchise might finally begin dismantling its aging core. Instead, rookie head coach Dan Muse engineered one of the NHL's biggest surprises, guiding Pittsburgh to a second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division before a first-round loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Neil Smith and Vic Morren revisit how badly they underestimated the Penguins, the remarkable resurgence of Erik Karlsson, and the difficult offseason decisions now facing General Manager Kyle Dubas.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Penguins finish second in the Metropolitan Division before being eliminated by Philadelphia in the opening round. Neil and Vic revisit the extremely low expectations surrounding Pittsburgh entering the season under first-year head coach Dan Muse.[00:00:40] Questions existed about whether Sidney Crosby would remain with the team through the trade deadline, whether Erik Karlsson would be dealt, and whether the collection of veteran depth additions could keep Pittsburgh competitive.[00:01:00] Dan Muse exceeds every expectation and quickly gets the roster to buy into his system. Pittsburgh becomes a more difficult, responsible, and consistent team than it had been the previous season.[00:01:20] Erik Karlsson's transformation becomes one of Muse's greatest accomplishments. After a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, Karlsson plays responsibly at both ends of the ice and reestablishes himself as a major contributor.[00:01:45] Neil and Vic admit they completely misjudged the Penguins during their preseason analysis. Muse becomes a Jack Adams Award finalist after leading a team expected to miss the playoffs to one of the strongest records in the Metropolitan Division.[00:02:00] Pittsburgh improves dramatically on offense, increasing its goal total from 243 to 293. The club's goal differential rises by 75 goals, moving from minus-50 to plus-25.[00:02:20] The Penguins receive scoring throughout the lineup, with 12 players reaching double digits in goals and five surpassing 20. Anthony Mantha delivers a career-best season after signing a one-year contract.[00:02:45] Yegor Chinakhov scores 21 goals after arriving from Columbus, while Justin Brazeau, Connor Dewar, Tommy Novak, and Noel Acciari all contribute career-best or near-career-best production.[00:03:00] Karlsson improves from 53 points and a minus-24 rating to 66 points and a plus-eight. Rookie Ben Kindel also makes an immediate impact with 17 goals and 35 points in 77 games.[00:03:30] The coaching comparison becomes impossible to ignore. Mike Sullivan leaves Pittsburgh for the New York Rangers, while Muse departs the Rangers' staff and immediately delivers a far more successful season with the Penguins.[00:04:00] Pittsburgh also makes major defensive progress. Its goals-against average drops from 3.46 to 3.09, supported by improved structure and a productive overhaul in goal.[00:04:20] The trade sending Tristan Jarry to Edmonton for Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak becomes one of the season's most successful moves. Pittsburgh escapes Jarry's long-term contract while adding a more dependable starting goaltender.[00:04:45] Kulak is later moved to Colorado for Samuel Girard, giving the Penguins another useful defenseman. Artūrs Šilovs also provides reliable goaltending depth behind Skinner.[00:05:30] Neil explains why the season felt almost like a championship for Pittsburgh when compared to the expectations entering the year. Nearly every major move worked, and several veterans delivered unexpected career seasons.[00:06:00] The offseason presents a complicated challenge for Kyle Dubas. Pittsburgh enters the 2026 NHL Draft with five selections, including two second-round picks, but no choices in the fourth, fifth, or seventh rounds.[00:06:30] The Penguins project to have approximately $10.2 million in salary-cap space before the July 1 reset. Their unrestricted free agents include Evgeni Malkin, Kevin Hayes, Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari, Connor Dewar, Connor Clifton, Ryan Shea, Ilya Solovyov, and Stuart Skinner.[00:07:00] Restricted free agents Yegor Chinakhov and Artūrs Šilovs also need new contracts. Neil expects a busy summer with the possibility of significant turnover if Dubas cannot retain several of the players who helped drive this year's success.[00:07:20] Malkin wants to return, and Crosby has publicly expressed support for keeping his longtime teammate. Mantha's career year creates a more difficult decision because another team may offer him a larger contract in free agency.[00:08:00] The Penguins' unique challenge is that they are still building around one of the NHL's oldest cores. Malkin turns 40, Crosby turns 39, Kris Letang is already 39, Erik Karlsson turns 36, and Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are also well into their 30s.[00:08:40] Neil and Vic compare Pittsburgh's position to the previous season's Washington Capitals. Washington received career years from multiple veterans before injuries and regression caused the team to miss the playoffs one year later.[00:09:00] The Penguins could face the same danger if their older stars decline and the supporting players cannot repeat their career seasons. Pittsburgh must continue adding younger talent rather than assuming this year's formula will work again.[00:09:30] Dan Muse receives enormous credit for creating belief, accountability, and structure throughout the lineup. His ability to get the players to buy into his approach becomes the defining reason behind Pittsburgh's unexpected success.[00:10:00] The episode concludes with Neil and Vic admitting their preseason prediction was completely wrong. The Penguins earn an A-plus for the season, but sustaining that success will require a smart, aggressive, and carefully managed offseason.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff doesn't think the Jason Robertson thing is totally dead because he re-signed to only 1 more year in Dallas. How close are the Penguins if Robertson is in the mix? Jeff doesn't think Kyle Dubas is done looking at his options. Jeff said there isn't really an in-house option to build around after Sidney Crosby.

The Stars have re-signed Jason Robertson to a 1-year deal worth $12M. What does that mean for the Penguins offseason plans? It felt like Kyle Dubas was cornering things to make a real push for Robertson, after trading for his brother at the beginning of free agency. Will Dubas push the chips to 2027 when there is a loaded free agency class with the Penguins expected to have an abundance of cap space? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff doesn't think the Jason Robertson thing is totally dead because he re-signed to only 1 more year in Dallas. How close are the Penguins if Robertson is in the mix? Jeff doesn't think Kyle Dubas is done looking at his options. Jeff said there isn't really an in-house option to build around after Sidney Crosby. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler said the Penguins offseason strategy should now be ‘sit & wait' after Jason Robertson re-signed in Dallas. Should the Penguins have interest in Dylan Larkin? With a loaded free agency class in 2027, will the Penguins get in on the fun? The guys think Cale Makar should be on top of the priority list in the '27 offseason. TK thinks it might be Jason Robertson.

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky breaks down his favorite and least favorite moves the Pittsburgh Penguins have made during the 2026 offseason so far. He also ranks the four most memorable moves Kyle Dubas has made across his first four summers as Penguins general manager. Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Anthony Mantha is now officially gone, and what FA moves does Kyle Dubas have left to make?Help Danny's Pizza and Hoagies raise money for Cystic Fibrosis at the link below:https://finest.cff.org/pittsburghfinest2026/AlexHvizdosEmail the show: contact@2fortalking.comFollow us:⁠https://x.com/joshyohe_⁠⁠pgh⁠⁠https://x.com/joebartnick⁠⁠https://x.com/cory_tucek⁠

Hour 3: Will Pitt football start the season 5-0 this year? Does ChatGPT know who Harry Callas is? And Dom gives his Kyle Dubas and Matt Campbell hot takes.

Hour 1: Do the Pirates need to acquire another starting pitcher before the deadline? The guys debate how much faith we should have in Jared Jones right now. And Dom ate a fried apple pie during the commercial break. Hour 2: Pat Bostick joins the show in-studio for the next couple hours! The guys recap Argentina's stunning win at the World Cup yesterday. Could Dom have been an award-winning play-by-play announcer? And should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz by the trade deadline? Hour 3: Will Pitt football start the season 5-0 this year? Does ChatGPT know who Harry Callas is? And Dom gives his Kyle Dubas and Matt Campbell hot takes. Hour 4: The guys quiz Dom, and it goes … not well. The guys reminisce on one of the most controversial college football teams of this century. And Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to preview the Pirates' post-All-Star-break moves.

Dom DiTommaso in again for The Early Morning Show! Did ESPN screw over the Penguins with their schedule release? Dom tries a fried apple pie for the first time on the air. And Dom finds old audio from his high school football play-by-play days.

JD reacts to new reports about the NBA's investigation on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Joseph Casciaro, NBA reporter at theScore, joins JD (5:00) to get into the moving parts of the investigation, the best and worst case scenarios for both Leonard and the Raptors, Adam Silver's "hope" that the investigation will be resolved by the end of summer, and Collin Murray-Boyles' hand injury. JD touches on Brandon Pridham joining Kyle Dubas' front office, before reacting to breaking news of Steve Yzerman stepping down as the Head of Hockey Operations for the Detroit Red Wings (35:00).  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.

Free agency might be shedding some light on the Penguins' plans for the near and short term.Help Danny's Pizza and Hoagies raise money for Cystic Fibrosis at the link below:https://finest.cff.org/pittsburghfinest2026/AlexHvizdosEmail the show: contact@2fortalking.comFollow us:⁠https://x.com/joshyohe_⁠⁠pgh⁠⁠https://x.com/joebartnick⁠⁠https://x.com/cory_tucek⁠

For the second consecutive summer, Kyle Dubas has significantly shuffled his defense core, but could the current group be the one the kicks off the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins?   Check out our latest episodes

Brian Metzer joins me for the last time this summer to talk Pens hockey before the offseason break. We dicuss hole son the blueline, RFA signings, potetnial big fish that Kyle Dubas could land, Alex Ovechkin's future and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Metzer joins me for the last time this summer to talk Pens hockey before the offseason break. We dicuss hole son the blueline, RFA signings, potetnial big fish that Kyle Dubas could land, Alex Ovechkin's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat react to the Pittsburgh Penguins' flurry of RFA signings on Sunday night, highlighted by the major re-signings of Arturs Silovs and Egor Chinakhov. The guys also debate whether the Penguins are actually finished adding to their blue line this offseason and discuss whether Kyle Dubas could jump into an already chaotic offer-sheet season—tune in! Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky recaps the Pittsburgh Penguins' moves on the opening day of NHL free agency and explain why Kyle Dubas remained committed to the organization's long-term plan. He breaks down each signing, discuss why the Penguins avoided handing out risky long-term contracts, evaluate what the new additions bring to the roster, and examine what could still be ahead for Pittsburgh this offseason. Don't miss it! Check out our latest episodes

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their NHL Free Agency special reacting to former Edmonton Oilers' centreman Jack Roslovic and Vegas Golden Knights centreman Colton Sissons joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, if Easton Cowan would be included in a deal for defenseman Zach Werenski instead of Matthew Knies, Quinn Hughes's next contract extension, if Sergei Bobrovsky would gel well with the Maple Leafs' style of play in front of him, and whether Kyle Dubas is trying to unite the Robertson brothers after acquiring Nick from the Leafs. Then, the guys look at Luke Schenn returning to the Vancouver Canucks and the tricky contract talks with Jason Robertson.  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.

Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys today! Are the Penguins close to trading for Jason Robertson? Dom wonders why the Pens were chosen for the ESPN Opening Night game in September. And Tyler Kennedy joins the show to preview the Penguins' upcoming moves.

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Penguins draft weekend, Kyle Dubas' free agnet strategy and the trade market across the NHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Penguins draft weekend, Kyle Dubas' free agnet strategy and the trade market across the NHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penguins drafted the Ruck brothers on Friday and Saturday. Kyle Dubas said he has learned from big moves he's made. He's learned from overdoing things in free agency. Dubas said it's a shifting landscape and that building their next roster might be more of a "brick by boring brick" style.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins drafted the Ruck brothers on Friday and Saturday. Kyle Dubas said he has learned from big moves he's made. He's learned from overdoing things in free agency. Dubas said it's a shifting landscape and that building their next roster might be more of a "brick by boring brick" style. This date in sports history. In 1977, Willie Stargell hit his 400th home run.

David Pagnotta from the NHL Network joined the show. We are just a few days away from the start of NHL Free Agency. David expects the Penguins to be among the teams making an offer sheet for Jason Robertson, who is coming off a 45-goal campaign. The price tag on a contract could be north of $14M/year as the Stars also explore trade options for their restricted free agent. It could also cost up to 4 1st round picks going back to Dallas. How many teams can afford Robertson's services? David suggested Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell being one of the players going back to the Stars if the Penguins make the move for Robertson. David believes Robertson will end up somewhere in the Eastern Conference if he doesn't return to Dallas for the 2026-2027 season. Is Darnell Nurse a name to keep in mind for the Penguins? Who else does Kyle Dubas have eyes on entering free agency?

The Pirates lost 2 of 3 to the Reds this weekend further showing they are an average ballclub. Should we be expecting more than this? We haven't seen many .500 or better seasons in the last 3 decades, but a team with this much offensive firepower, and alleged good starting pitching, should be better than 42-42. The Pirates start a scary stretch tonight when they play the first of four in Philadelphia. Esmerlyn Valdez hit a 461-foot home run yesterday, only 20ish feet shy of the record-long set by Sammy Sosa in the early 2000's. We reminisced about big blasts at PNC Park over the last 25 years. David Pagnotta from the NHL Network joined the show. We are just a few days away from the start of NHL Free Agency. David expects the Penguins to be among the teams making an offer sheet for Jason Robertson, who is coming off a 45-goal campaign. The price tag on a contract could be north of $14M/year as the Stars also explore trade options for their restricted free agent. It could also cost up to 4 1st round picks going back to Dallas. How many teams can afford Robertson's services? David suggested Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell being one of the players going back to the Stars if the Penguins make the move for Robertson. David believes Robertson will end up somewhere in the Eastern Conference if he doesn't return to Dallas for the 2026-2027 season. Is Darnell Nurse a name to keep in mind for the Penguins? Who else does Kyle Dubas have eyes on entering free agency?

The Hoffmann Family is committed to winning and they care about spending money to make the team win. The Florida Everglades is going to be the new ECHL team and will unfortunately replace Wheeling. Tyler Kennedy identified Josh Anderson as a Tom Wilson like player. Josh Yohe reported that Kyle Dubas is "big game hunting." Will the Penguins make a big move? 

Jeff Hathhorn thinks Kyle Dubas is going to try and be active to acquire a star. Jeff thinks the Pirates need two bullpen arms, even if one's a flyer on somebody. The Pirates truly value what Marcell Ozuna brings to their clubhouse. Jeff would be shocked if the Steelers move off Will Howard and thinks it's more likely they try to trade Mason Rudolph.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Jeff Hathhorn: Geoff Hoffmann is hopeful that Mario Lemieux will be involved with the Penguins. Jeff said that Lemieux doesn't want to be involved day-to-day but wants to feel welcome at games and come when he wants. Mario disappeared with Fenway. Geoff Hoffmann said this is not an investment and they will do everything for the Penguins to win in Pittsburgh. Jeff Hathhorn thinks Kyle Dubas is going to try and be active to acquire a star. Jeff thinks the Pirates need two bullpen arms

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: Joe is willing to give up a first round pick and Ben Kindel for Jason Robertson. NHL players are more in control of where they want to go. TK thinks it's good for the NHL. Many players are leaving Canada to play in warmer weather and also no state tax. Josh Yohe reported that Kyle Dubas is "big game hunting." Will the Penguins make a big move?

What do Penguins fans want to see in the Hoffmann Family? Pens fans want to see the group involved, but hands off and not overstepping. Kyle Dubas' record as Penguins GM is mixed. The Pirates should be four games over .500 if they were healthier and had a good bullpen. 

We were introduced to the Hoffmann family today as they spoke for the first time to the media since becoming the official owners of the Penguins. What were our thoughts hearing from the new leaders of the Penguins? It sounds like this group is going to give Kyle Dubas a lot of power. When will he make his next big move? A small one was made earlier today.

We were introduced to the Hoffmann family today as they spoke for the first time to the media since becoming the official owners of the Penguins. What were our thoughts hearing from the new leaders of the Penguins? It sounds like this group is going to give Kyle Dubas a lot of power. When will he make his next big move? A small one was made earlier today. Another positive point for the new Penguins owners – they want Mario Lemieux to be involved. Donny Football Debrief – What is going on at McKeesport?

The Penguins are officially being sold to the Hoffmann Family. This is new hope. Mario Lemieux could also be a part of the ownership group. Poni thinks we are closer to big moves for the Penguins than the Pirates. Dan Kingerski thinks Jason Robertson checks every box for Kyle Dubas.

Hour 1 with Andrew Fillipponi: The Penguins are officially being sold to the Hoffmann Family. This is new hope. Mario Lemieux could also be a part of the ownership group. Poni thinks we are closer to big moves for the Penguins than the Pirates. Dan Kingerski thinks Jason Robertson checks every box for Kyle Dubas. Dallas has a problem with cap space and Kyle Dubas is looking for a star. PM Team Sports Court - The NFL has denied Brendan Sorsby the right to be in the NFL Supplemental Draft this season.

Donny Football joins the show for the next couple hours! Callas drinks a THC drink on the air. Dorin recounts his trip to Kennywood yesterday. And Dan Muse joins the show to talk about his first season with the Penguins!

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat wrap up their Calder Cup Playoffs coverage by ranking the top five Penguins prospects who boosted their stock heading into training camp this fall. The guys also react to reports linking Darnell Nurse to the Penguins, discuss how Pittsburgh could capitalize on a blockbuster trade as a third-party facilitator, and identify two intriguing offer-sheet targets for Kyle Dubas. Tune in! Check out our latest episodes

Now that Evgeni Malkin has signed, what does Kyle Dubas do next?Help Danny's Pizza and Hoagies raise money for Cystic Fibrosis at the link below:https://finest.cff.org/pittsburghfinest2026/AlexHvizdosEmail the show: contact@2fortalking.comFollow us:⁠https://x.com/joshyohe_⁠⁠pgh⁠⁠https://x.com/joebartnick⁠⁠https://x.com/cory_tucek⁠

Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK has gout. TK thinks it's a great thing that Evgeni Malkin is back. Malkin is still very productive and is a good mentor. Malkin was still a point per game guy. If Malkin plays a full season, could he have 75 points?? TK thinks Sidney Crosby may have had a say, but the decision to bring back Malkin had to be up to Kyle Dubas.

Geno is back! The Pens release indicates Letang will be back as well. Austin doesn't believe this was the decision of Kyle Dubas, but rather, the Hoffman family. A caller chimes in to support the move but notes the team isn't that close to contending. If the Pens bottom out, would Malkin benefit from being moved? Another caller wants Auston Matthews.

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