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The Penguins will have two young goalies when the 2026-27 season begins, so what are the expectations for both of them? Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday edition of Locked On Penguins by taking a look at both Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov, both of whom are expected to be on the NHL roster when the season begins in September. What are the expectations for both of them, who will take the start...

We’re about a week away from the 2026-27 NHL schedule release, and rumors are that the Penguins will be center stage! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing the departure of one of the Penguins’ front-office staff members, Vukie Mpfou. (1:45) After getting the assistant GM job in Nashville, who will replace him, and will it be one of Kyle Dubas’s former mates from Toronto? Then, with just...

Kyle Dubas had himself a busy weekend, getting several players signed for the 2026-27 season, including Egor Chinakhov! Patrick and Hunter begin offseason mode by discussing a bunch of contracts signed by the Penguins, including their biggest pending RFA, Egor Chinakhov. The forward signed a three-year, $6.25 million deal, effectively a bridge deal. They break down the terms of the deal as well as...

The Penguins wrapped up development camp on Friday, and some prospects stood out during the multi-day camp! Hunter and Patrick close out the week by giving their thoughts on the Penguins’ development camp. (1:20) They talk about some of this year’s draft class and how they looked, some standouts, and more! Then,  a listener asked, “What is the Penguins' and Kyle Dubas’s vision?” (13:20) They dive...

The Penguins had plenty of free agents heading into July 1, so did any of them stay? Hunter and Patrick start the Thursday edition of Locked On Penguins discussing the Penguins’ UFAs who did not re-sign with the team, whether they fit where they’re going, and whether the Penguins could’ve matched the deals they got. (1:15) Then, Anthony Mantha, as of Thursday’s recording, remains unsigned, so wher...

The Penguins got NICK Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday and made a few depth free agency signings! Patrick and Hunter begin the Wednesday/free agency edition of Locked On Penguins, breaking down the trade that brought Nick Robertson to the Penguins in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick. While everyone is waiting to see what happens with his brother Jason and the Dallas Stars,...

Kyle Dubas has suddenly become active in the trade market this week, and after trading Parker Wotherspoon, who plays defense, what is next? Patrick and Hunter begin the show by breaking down the trade with the Vegas Golden Knights that sent Wotherspoon to Vegas in return for Kaedan Korczak. What does Korczak bring to Pittsburgh, why did Dubas target him, and how will he improve the left side of th...

The Penguins became the team that stood up and drafted the identical twins in the 2026 NHL Draft! Hunter and Patrick start the show talking about the Penguins’ first two picks in the draft, Liam and Markus Ruck, a set of identical twins who lit up the WHL this past season. They give their thoughts on the picks, the expectations for the pair, and the timeline for them to make it to the big club. Th...

With the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins select Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first round of the NHL Draft is tonight, and the Penguins (for now) have just one pick, so who will they take? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the state of play going into the first round of the NHL Draft tonight, and the likelihood of whether or not Kyle Dubas and the Penguins can move up from 22nd overall. (0:00) Then, there has been considerable buzz surrounding RFA forward Jas...

The Penguins had a busy day, introducing the Hoffmann Family to Pittsburgh, and making a depth trade! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by reacting to the Hoffmann Family’s introductory press conference. (1:15) They talk about the Hoffmanns' commitment to Pittsburgh, how they plan to support the hockey operations staff, and what comes next for the ECHL affiliation agreement. Then, Kyle Dubas sent...

The trade market in the NHL over the past few days has been bonkers, but the Penguins might be able to win by simply not playing. Patrick and Hunter begin the show with another draft profile, taking a look at Swedish forward Elton Hermansson, who played well in MoDo this past year. While he could be available at 22, he certainly wouldn't be among the Penguins' first choices. (0:00) Then, with all...

The Penguins aren’t expected to be very active on July 1, but a former second overall pick could be available for them! Hunter and Patrick begin the show with another draft profile, taking a look at forward Adam Novotny, who had a big year with the Peterborough Petes and has a lot of upside. (1:40) They then discuss the idea of the Penguins pursuing former second overall pick Patrik Laine, who cou...

Kyle Dubas and the Penguins have said they're looking for mid-20s players who could be part of the team for the long run. Does Elias Pettersson fit that bill? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing whether Elias Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks is worth acquiring. He's 27, he makes just a shade over $11 million for the next five years, and while he's seen a decline in his numbers the pa...

We're a week out from the 2026 NHL Draft, and that means it's time to dive into some of the top prospects even more. Hunter and Patrick are joined by Jesse Marshall, and the three of them go very in-depth with some of the top prospects. They start with Nikita Klepov and why some people are a bit more down on him, despite the high-end skill that he has flashed. (1:22) They quickly move to JP Hurlbe...

Bo Byram is reportedly on the trading block, so should the Penguins be making calls to Buffalo? Patrick and Hunter begin the show, before getting into a potential Byram trade, by finishing up the season-in-review series. They take some quick looks at players such as Filip Hallander, Ryan Graves, Jack St. Ivany, and Caleb Jones. They talk about their limited action with the Penguins, where they fit...

After getting a 9-game tryout, it was clear Harrison Brunicke wasn’t quite ready for full-time action in the NHL, but will he be this year? Hunter and Patrick begin the show by continuing their season-in-review series, this time focusing on Brunicke. (1:35) He showed some flashes at the NHL level in nine games, but ultimately wasn’t ready for the big time. After success at the junior and AHL level...

The Locked On Podcast Network is officially 10 years old today, and we take a look back at the last 10 years of the Pittsburgh Penguins! Patrick and Hunter begin today's special episode by discussing the origins of Locked On Penguins, how it began, where it has gone, and how Patrick became one of the co-hosts. They also express their gratitude toward you, the faithful Locked On Penguins community!...

JP Hurlbert had a breakout year with the Kamloops Blazers, and if he’s available at 22, that could be the Penguins’ pick. Hunter and Patrick continue their pre-draft profile series today by looking at Kamloops Blazers’ forward, and teammate of Penguins’ prospect Harrison Brunicke, JP Hurlbert. (1:42) A shifty forward with a scoring touch could provide the Penguins’ prospect pool with another skill...

The Penguins are still sitting at 22nd in the NHL Draft, and there's a scoring winger in the OHL that could really bolster their prospect pool. Patrick and Hunter are back for the Friday episode, and they continue their draft profiles today with Saginaw Spirit winger Nikita Klepov. He scored nearly 100 points in his rookie OHL season and fits the profile of the kind of player Kyle Dubas and Wes Cl...

Matt Cullen’s son Wyatt is expected to be a first-round pick in this year’s draft. Will the Penguins be the ones to call his name? Hunter and Patrick kick off the Wednesday edition with another draft profile, (1:10) this time looking at Matt Cullen’s son Wyatt. The kid has a lot of skill and potential, but with an NCAA season looming, will he mature into a useful NHL player? Then, they take a look...

Rutger McGroarty started the season on the injured list, but bounced back for a solid year in the AHL. Is it time for him to graduate? Patrick and Hunter continue their season-in-review series today by looking at Rutger McGroarty's play in both the AHL and the NHL. He was over a point-per-game player in the AHL and turned in a solid performance in the Calder Cup Playoffs, and showed growth at the...

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ playoff run came to an end this weekend, but which prospects helped their case? Hunter and Patrick begin the show by recapping Wilkes-Barre’s game six loss to the Toronto Marlies. (1:20) Despite a great showing by Sergei Mursahov, they were unable to find the overtime winner to force a game seven. They also look at players such as Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koiv...

Red Wings' captain Dylan Larkin wants out, so will the Penguins and Kyle Dubas make a play for him? Patrick and Hunter begin the show, before all of the Dylan Larkin talk, by continuing their season-in-review series, taking a look at the season that was for the veteran Kevin Hayes. While he's likely on his way out, he performed admirably and played a role as a leader in the locker room for some of...

Rutger McGroarty and a few other of the Penguins’ top prospects gritted out a big win in Toronto to tie the series for Wilkes-Barre! Hunter and Patrick begin the Thursday edition of Locked On Penguins by breaking down WBS’s big victory in Toronto to tie the series at 2 apiece. (1:20) They look at Rutger McGroarty’s game-winner, Sergei Murashov’s bounce-back, and a player who is flying under the ra...