No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast

The Penguins just pulled the trigger on a deadline deal, sending Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-rounder. Dan Kingerski breaks it all down — what Pittsburgh gained, what they gave up, and why this move is more about building for tomorrow than winning today.

Dan Kingerski and Vince Comunale break down one of the best days in recent hockey memory — Team USA's Olympic gold medal win over Canada — then pivot to what's coming for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the trade deadline. Dan breaks down the tactics Mike Sullivan used to neutralize Canada's talent advantage, makes the case for Conor Hellebuyck's legacy, and explains why Jack Hughes just rewrote his en...

Jack Hughes, Hellebuyck's legacy, and why Canada wins that game nine out of ten times — but not today.

Crosby's status, Mantha's value, and which UFAs get moved before the buzzer.

Dan Kingerski breaks down how to judge the rest of the Penguins' season after they've exceeded all expectations, discusses the Rick Tochhet-Matvei Michkov drama in Philadelphia with Philly Hockey Now's Will James, and talks Penguins identity and trade deadline with Vince Comunale. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & How to Judge the Penguins Season 9:15 - Will James on Flyers Chaos: Tochhet vs Michkov 27...

Dan breaks down the unique challenge of evaluating a Penguins team that has already exceeded all expectations, discussing whether making the playoffs is still the goal or if there's a higher standard now.

Philly Hockey Now's Will James joins to discuss Rick Tochhet calling Matvei Michkov out of shape, the resulting locker room drama, management's response, and the Flyers' freefall in the standings.

Pittsburgh hockey writer Vince Comunale discusses what defines the current Penguins' identity, potential trade-deadline moves, and shares stories from covering the team, including the Ivan Hlinka era.

Dan Kingerski breaks down the Penguins’ wild week—resilient wins, brutal losses, killer goaltending, Rust’s massive impact, and the McKenna fight nobody should clutch pearls over. Plus road-trip-from-hell stories, fan Q&A on Jason Robertson trades, Dubas’ long-term vision, and why this team still has legs post-Olympic break. Raw, no-fluff Penguins talk. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: "No Pucks Given...

Intro to the chat, thoughts on McKenna incident, and analysis of recent games vs. Islanders/Ottawa, highlighting team resilience and goaltending.

Dan shares road trip stories, answers questions on trades (e.g., Robertson), player contracts, team future, and Olympic predictions. #penguins #pittsburghpenguins #nhl

Dive into No Pucks Given with host Dan Kingerski! We break down the Pittsburgh Penguins' evolving team identity under new leadership, their surprising hot streak, and the flipped Eastern Conference standings. Special guest Kevin Allen (Detroit Hockey Now) joins to discuss the Red Wings' rebuild success, key players like John Gibson and Lucas Raymond, trade deadline moves, and why the East is wide...

Dan is back to talk about the evolving identity of the Pittsburgh Penguins. With a mix of aging veterans and young guns, how exactly would you describe this team?

Longtime NHL writer Kevin Allen joins Dan to talk about the current state of the Penguins, how the Detriot Red Wings are back and the topsy turvy NHL Eastern Conference.

Pittsburgh Penguins insider Dan Kingerski breaks down Bryan Rust's 3-game suspension for elbowing Brock Boeser and discusses whether Kyle Dubas should pursue a Jason Robertson trade. Plus: thoughts on Malkin playing wing with Novak, the wild Atlantic Division playoff race, and why the Penguins' organizational timeline might not match Robertson's career arc. Join the lively chat discussion on all t...

Dan has a few choice words about the Bryan Rust suspension over his big elbow. Plus, your questions and our answers to the BURNING questions of Penguins fans!

Dan continues with the Q&A and directly talks about whether to sign or trade Stuart Skinner, and about a possible Robertson deal.

Dan Kingerski delivers a candid, no-fluff breakdown of the surging Pittsburgh Penguins, who sit solidly in second place in the Metropolitan Division thanks to unexpected chemistry from offseason additions like Anthony Mantha, Justin Brazeau, and more. He outlines Kyle Dubas's four potential trade deadline paths—hold steady and "rent" key UFAs to themselves, sell veterans like the Flyers/Capitals d...

Dan Kingerski unpacks the Penguins' strong position in second place in the Metro, crediting Kyle Dubas's offseason moves that have surprisingly clicked across the board. He details four trade deadline strategies for Dubas—holding firm to keep the core chemistry intact (effectively "re-renting" UFAs like Mantha, Dewar, Kulak, and Skinner), selling veterans for future assets like past Flyers/Capital...

In the listener Q&A portion (live on X), Dan tackles burning Penguins questions: the steep cost and long-term risks of chasing Jason Robertson in a potential blockbuster, his take on Brian Rust's upcoming player safety hearing for a controversial high hit (not seeing it as flimsy), the unlikelihood of Filip Hallander returning this season without waiver risks, Evgeni Malkin's near-elite play a...

Dan Kingerski hosts a live chat from the Saddledome in Calgary during the Flames' morning skate, covering Pittsburgh Penguins topics like coaching changes under Dan Muse, team resilience, shootout struggles, trades (e.g., Solovyov), goalie evaluations, player performances, and fan Q&A on prospects, rosters, and future strategies. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:34 – At Calgary Flames morning skate...

Dan Kingerski and Vince Communale break down the Penguins' shootout struggles, practice updates, trade deadline options like Anthony Mantha, and playoff chances. Plus, reactions to the Rasmus Andersson trade. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & News/Notes (Injuries, Recalls) 3:23 - Shootout Analysis & Fixes 17:13 - Player Evaluations (Shea, Graves, Mantha) 25:30 - Trade Deadline Chatter 35:09 - Playo...

Why the Penguins are 1-7 in shootouts, fixes for Jarry/Shea, and player changes to try.

Mantha, Graves, and Shea trade possibilities, deadline strategy, and realistic playoff chances.

Join Dan Kingerski on Pittsburgh Hockey Now's live chat as he dives into the Penguins' evolving dynamics without Erik Karlsson, potential trade ideas to fill the gap, Evgeni Malkin's health update, and the curious Tristan Broz call-up situation. From center depth debates to retirement talks for aging stars, viewer Q&A, and rapid-fire questions—plus Dan's candid takes on attendance woes and pla...