Skating Penguin Podcast: A Pittsburgh Penguins podcast

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made their presence known Wednesday night in Nashville. Earlier in the day, Dubas orchestrated his first trade as President of Hockey Operations by acquiring Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith for a 2024 third-round pick, an opening salvo to what is likely going to be a busy summer for the Dubas administration. Reports indicate that the team is looking...

Another extra large Penscast Mailbag is on tap this week, ladies and gents. Twenty-one questions round out the mailbag, and we have a variety of questions and question-askers, with longtime staples such as Brian and a few new faces thrown in. This week, Robbie and Garrett are asked about: The possibility of other teams trying to shed players’ contracts that Kyle may want to inherit With the NHL Dr...

This week, we have 17 questions in the Penscast Mailbag, all provided by loyal listener Brian. In this week’s show, Robbie and Garrett are asked about: A hypothetical acquisition of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson after his buyout from the Vancouver Canucks Another look at Jason Zucker’s next contract and the probability he has of returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins Whether or not Arizona’s Karel...

Folks, this is the most significant mailbag episode Robbie and Garrett have ever hosted. Every few months, one utters on the podcast, ‘This has to be a new record for questions!’ Well, this episode may not be topped. Twenty-seven questions create this week’s monstrous show, with questions from regulars like Brian, Brenden, and Snail, as well as a few new faces. We are answering questions about: Wh...

Fourteen questions create another weekly edition of the Penscast Mailbag. This week, Brian and Snail return with questions about: Kyle Dubas’ immediate future as President of Hockey Operations Dubas’ plan of action when it comes to re-signing Tristan Jarry and Jason Zucker What role Jason Spezza could play if/when he is hired under Dubas We’re looking back at the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup-winning...

The wait is over for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a weeks-long search for new hockey leadership, Fenway Sports Group announced the hiring of former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas as Pittsburgh’s President of Hockey Operations on Thursday. In this role, Dubas will “oversee all aspects of the Penguins hockey operations department, including establishing the strategic vision and phi...

We continue to wait for an announcement to see who will be selected as the next general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. As we wait, the Penscast Mailbag returns with more listener questions. This week in the mailbag, we have a varied, 12-question mailbag from regulars like Brian and Snail, as well as Greg A. If you were selected as the GM, what would you do during this off-season? We take a lo...

Sixteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Frequent contributors, Brenden and Brian, return this week to ask a wide array of hockey and non-hockey-related questions. How does the dysfunction in Toronto affect Fenway Sports Group's decision-making for a new general manager now with Kyle Dubas relieved of his duties? Would you entertain a specific Connor Hellebuyck trade?...

Sixteen questions from one of our faithful listeners, Brian, comprise this edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Brian asked a wide array of differing questions for both Garrett and Robbie to answer. Is the Seattle Kraken the de facto playoff team for Pittsburghers since a portion of the roster is comprised of former Penguins? How is Snoop Dogg connected with the pending sale of the Ottawa Senators? Wh...

Twelve questions create this week's Penscast Mailbag episode. From a conversation on Joe Pavelski to Colby Armstrong's success as an NHL media figure, the top Adam Sandler films, and a longer-than-anticipated discussion on delectable summertime food, Robbie and Garrett run the gamut in this week's episode! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-d...

Sixteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. From a Sidney Crosby contract extension to a discussion on Jason Zucker and Alex Nylander's new deal, all sorts of topics are talked about on this week's show! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First...

Thirteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. From a potential Juuse Saros trade to a discussion on the Pittsburgh Pirates' hot start, all sorts of topics are talked about on this week's show! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Netw...

Given the new Hockey Operations setup, and impending new general manager, how short will Mike Sullivan’s leash be during the 2023-24 season? Fenway Sports Group went on record saying they believe Sullivan is a top coach in the league. We can discuss and criticize Sullivan’s deployment of certain players all we want, but is Sullivan really in danger of losing his job next season? *** Be sure to fol...

What do you guys want to talk about? Following the firings of General Manager Ron Hextall and President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke, the Penguins fandom is out in reckless speculation mode as Fenway Sports Group navigates these waters for the first time. Eric Tulsky? Sam Ventura? Who will be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ next general manager? In addition to these front-office questions, we’re disc...

The day has come. The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday morning relieved general manager Ron Hextall, Brian Burke, and Chris Pryor from their duties as team executives. These moves had long been speculated, and with the Penguins having their 16-year playoff streak snapped this season following a long 82-game season filled with inconsistency, the new ownership, the Fenway Sports Group collective, have...

Robbie and Garrett return this week to answer your questions in this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow the new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

Holy crap, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost control of their destiny and currently sit outside a playoff spot with four games left. Even if the Penguins win out, there's still a scenario where they don't clinch a postseason berth. This is the "break glass in case of emergency" scenario.  Can the Penguins run the gauntlet and/or get help via any New York Islanders or Florida Panthers losses? Robbi...

Robbie and Garrett return this week to answer your questions in this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow the new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

Which area of this Pittsburgh Penguins’ team gives you the most concern as we march toward the conclusion of the regular season and potentially into the postseason? Unreliable and injury-riddled goaltending, a patchwork defense, a lackluster bottom-six (all of which was on display in the 7-4 loss to the Red Wings), or would you combine all three? The Penguins remain a deeply flawed team, and there...

Robbie and Garrett return this week to answer your questions in this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow the new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

Now, we're really talking playoff odds.  Following a crushing 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Ottawa Senators earlier in the week, the Pittsburgh Penguins responded with a dominating 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champs in the Colorado Avalanche. The Penguins have 10 games left against a variety of opponents; some are good, and most are bad. Currently at 35-25-10, clinging for dear lif...

Robbie and Garrett return this week to answer your questions in this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow the new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

Robbie and Garrett return this week to answer your questions in this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag! *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow the new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

This week on the Penscast, we're recapping a wild 5-4 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets as well as answering your questions in the Penscast mailbag. *** Be sure to follow the Skating Penguin Network on Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN, as we continue to grow thi...

Welcome to the Penscast, a new podcasting endeavor by PensBurgh’s Garrett Behanna and Robbie Naugle. With Vox Media severing ties to its extensive array of podcast contributors (PensBurgh included), Robbie and I were approached by the fine folk at Behind the Steel Curtain, SB Nation’s Pittsburgh Steelers blog. Their podcast contracts were terminated as well. We, along with several podcasters from...