Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

With Tristan Jarry on waivers and expected to go to the AHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to Joel Blomqvist. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing the decision to place Jarry on waivers and how it got to this point. They dig into some of the numbers and how the Penguins continued to get shafted by goaltending this year, especially these last two games. Then, they break down what K...

Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot mig...

The Penguins made it official on Wednesday morning, announcing they would be placing goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers. Patrick and Hunter begin the episode with an after-the-fact intro as they recorded a full episode prior to the news Jarry would be placed on waivers. They briefly discuss that and how it was well past time for Jarry to be put in the minors or sent to another team. Then, on thei...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will end their five-game homestand on Tuesday with a game against the Seattle Kraken and Hunter and Pat are here to get you set for it. They preview the game by discussing how the Kraken have played thus far and how it allows the Penguins to beat a struggling team. Then, they discuss the Penguins goaltending issues and how inconsistency has almost paralyzed their ability to...

The Penguins let a golden opportunity slip through their hands with back-to-back losses against Ottawa and then Tampa Bay. Patrick and Hunter first talk about how an unacceptable effort against the Senators damaged a lot of the goodwill the Penguins have built up over the past month and a half. They dive into how the Penguins got sucked into all the after-whistle scrums and physical play, rather t...

The Pittsburgh penguins rode a fast start against one of the best teams in the league to bank two massive points. Hunter and Patrick break down their surprising 5-3 win over the Oilers and how they were able to get it done. They discuss how every line chipped in and how the Penguins showed a lot of heart in the third period with the way they defended and the way they each five-man unit was playing...

The Penguins will look to get back to their winning ways but it will not be easy as they welcome Connor McDavid and the Oilers to Pittsburgh. Patrick and Hunter get you set for tonight's matchup first by breaking down how successful the Oilers have been so far this season and all the talent they bring to PPG Paints Arena. Then, they discuss the Penguins' lineup for Thursday night's matchup as well...

The Pittsburgh Penguins once again allowed a multi-goal lead to slip away and they're leaving points on the table. Hunter and Patrick discuss the shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and how this could be a big problem when it comes to their efforts to try and sneak into that last playoff spot. One issue was once again goaltending and Hunter especially isn't thrilled with the play of Tristan...

The Penguins begin a 5-game homestand against a team they have a 10-year home winning streak against - the Columbus Blue Jackets. Patrick and Hunter dive into how the Pens can get back into the win column against a team they have historically owned when they come to Pittsburgh. Then, now that we've reached the halfway point of the 2024-25 season, Patrick and Hunter discuss what has gone right for...

The Penguins lost both of their southern games but were able to salvage points in each loss. In a brand-new edition of Marshall Mondays featuring Jesse Marshall, Hunter, and Patrick discuss the Penguins' shootout loss to Florida and the overtime loss to Carolina. They dive into why Carolina is such a bad matchup for the Penguins, how they were able to push back against a physical Florida team, and...

The Penguins will head south as the winter weather bears down on Pittsburgh to take on the defending champs in Florida and a familiar foe in Carolina. First, Patrick and Hunter get you ready for a rematch with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers who the Penguins have already beaten this year. Despite having a winning record against Florida this season, the Penguins will need a bett...

With the Pittsburgh Penguins still off, it's time to check out what's going on down on the farm! Hunter and Patrick give you an update on the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and how their season is unfolding in the American Hockey League. A lot of the team's prospects are either performing very well or rounding into form. Then, keeping a theme on the future, they take a look at the performances of...

The Penguins were unable to close out 2024 on a winning note, getting tripped up by the Red Wings on New Year's Eve in Detroit. Patrick and Hunter break down the game, including why this team, despite its recent run of good play, continues to not start games on time. They also go on an impassioned discussion about officiating in the NHL, especially last night's matchup. Then, after only getting tw...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will close out the calendar year with a New Year's Eve date with the Detroit Red Wings. Before Hunter and Patrick preview that game, they dive into the Jesse Puljujarvi situation and why they're confused about the Penguins placing him on waivers. They discuss how he deserved more of a runway to show what he had before previewing Tuesday's matchup. They analyze what the Peng...

One man now sits atop the Penguins' record books for most career assists with the franchise and that is Sidney Patrick Crosby. Patrick and Hunter discuss Crosby's record-breaking assist against the New York Islanders, passing Mario Lemieux and cementing his place in both Penguins' and NHL history. They also talk about how the assists record might not be the only one of Lemieux's he could be going...

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming out of the Holiday break and will face the New York Islanders twice this weekend in a big home-and-home. It's just Hunter for this episode since Patrick continues to be on the road but he is joined by Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders for a special crossover edition to preview both of these two games. They discuss the Penguins and how hot they've been the past mo...

We asked for your questions and you answered so now we answer those questions! On a special mailbag edition of Locked On Penguins, Patrick and Hunter answer your questions about the Pittsburgh Penguins. In this episode, they take questions about players the Penguins could target in a trade, what the return for certain Penguins players should be, what to do in Pittsburgh when visiting for a game, s...

The Penguins head into the holiday break on a winning note after dominating the rival Philadelphia Flyers with a 7-3 smackdown at PPG Paints Arena! Patrick and Hunter talk about how the Penguins were able to beat up the Flyers through a mixture of good forechecking, consistent pressure, and some help from poor goaltending. Then, they discuss the historic milestone achieved by Sidney Crosby and how...

Marshall Monday returns as Jesse Marshall is back on the Locked On Penguins podcast to discuss all things Pittsburgh Penguins. It's only him and Hunter for this show since Pat is on the road but they start with a recap of Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils. They discuss how the Devils showed they are the better team and how great of a job they did in shutting down the Penguins before ge...

The Pittsburgh Penguins may not have played their best but they pulled out a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday and Hunter and Patrick are here to discuss everything about it. They break down what wasn't the prettiest win of the season with the defensive zone lapses and the odd-man breaks, but they discuss how a win like this could be big for the future since they'll have their best...

The Penguins head to Nashville to take on a surprisingly struggling Predators team and it presents an opportunity for them to keep themselves in the playoff race. Before they get into the Nashville preview, WE HAVE A TRADE! The Penguins reacquire PO Joseph from St. Louis and they give their takes on the move. Patrick and Hunter break down what's gone wrong for the Preds this season to this point a...

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up a big win on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings and Hunter and Patrick are here to break it all down. They first start with the slow starts and why the Penguins have to do a better job of starting games. They dive into how many times they've given up goals in the first few minutes of games and why that's a trend they need to stop. After that, they look at how t...

The Penguins are back in action tonight at PPG Paints Arena when they welcome one of the NHL's hottest teams, the Los Angeles Kings - Patrick and Hunter discuss what has led to the Kings' success and how the Penguins can slow them down. First, they dive into what has helped the Kings win six of their last eight and how while they don't have any truly dominant players, they get it done with a team...

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a point but weren’t able to secure the second in an OT loss but Hunter and Patrick are here to break it all down. First, they discuss the team’s overall play and how they may have deserved a better fate. Then, they discuss Jarry’s night and they dive into his very strange comments that he made after the game. Then, they discuss Blake Lizotte’s play and how Kris Letang c...

The Penguins completed the season sweep of the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night to the tune of a historic 9-2 victory! Patrick and Hunter break down what was one of the Penguins' finest performances of the season to date and how the catalyst behind it was a man who embodies the Pittsburgh Penguins: Bryan Rust. Next, they'll look to get a sweep of their mini-Canada road swing on Saturday night...