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Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now delivers the inside scoops and analysis a few times per week on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Locker room interviews, expert analysis and whatever else we can scrape together.
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![[FULL EPISODE] The Rutger McGroarty Watch & Why the Rookies Are Vanishing](https://s3.castbox.fm/12/3b/01/0d67c9e0ec0f6056d6c5c73976b41c659e_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL EPISODE] The Rutger McGroarty Watch & Why the Rookies Are Vanishing")
Dan rants about the disappearing rookies, why “play the kids” isn’t that simple, the bizarre Tristan Broz demotion, when Rutger McGroarty finally arrives, and the three painful paths Kyle Dubas now faces after the Toronto woodshed beating. Zero fluff, all fire.
What a real youth movement actually looks like: only Ben Kindel is grabbing his chance, why Harrison Brunicke & Owen Pickering are struggling, the hidden danger of “just let the kids play,” and Brian Rust’s “play like your hair’s on fire” rule.
Tristan Broz’s head-scratching demotion, the Rutger McGroarty countdown, why the Penguins suddenly can’t score, Dan’s radical line-up fix (load up Crosby-Malkin-Rust), and the three brutal choices now staring Kyle Dubas in the face.
![[FULL EPISODE] Penguins Dominating Games but Still Losing – What Does Dubas Do Now?](https://s3.castbox.fm/81/24/48/555d9591f56827b5d1f262b4537cc0e066_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL EPISODE] Penguins Dominating Games but Still Losing – What Does Dubas Do Now?")
Dan Kingerski breaks down Pittsburgh’s frustrating 2-4-3 slide despite outplaying opponents, why the current lines are holding the team back, the urgent case to recall Rutger McGroarty, Kyle Dubas’s looming fork-in-the-road decision, the goaltending logjam (and the easy vs. hard paths forward with Murashov, Jarry & Silovs), plus what Dan Muse’s rare public anger really signals for this group! Straight talk, no fluff – all Penguins, all the time.
The opening 17 minutes are entirely focused on the Penguins’ current on-ice performance and the specific problems that are costing them points even when they dominate play. Dan covers:The big-picture frustration: only 2 wins in the last 9 games despite out-chancing and out-playing most opponents.Detailed line-by-line breakdown of why the forward lines are misfiring right now.Individual player notes...Sidney Crosby’s visible frustration and how rushed/giveaway-type plays from linemates are dragging the whole team down.The need for immediate lineup fixes and why Rutger McGroarty should be recalled right now.
This is the Kyle Dubas “fork-in-the-road” segment. Dan lays out the big-picture decision the Penguins GM is facing right now:The Eastern Conference is wide open and winnable (“absolute mush” outside Carolina/New Jersey, Florida falling apart).The Penguins have shown enough promise that doing nothing is a real choice — but it risks burning out Crosby and Malkin with no middle-six support.Dubas should actively fortify the roster now, not wait until January or the deadline.Specific focus: add a proven, solid middle-six forwardCost would be modest (roughly a 2nd-round pick level), and the difference between picking 15th vs. 22nd isn’t huge.Explicitly rules out blockbusters or expensive stars; this is about smart, under-the-radar depth that Dubas excels at finding.
A special episode where Dan Kingerski goes 1-on-1 with Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse. It's been over a decade since a Penguins coach has granted interviews like this so don't miss it!
![[FULL EPISODE] Dubas Buyer or Seller? Murashov Forces the Issue & Crosby’s Having FUN Again](https://s3.castbox.fm/0e/a3/72/635c371dd50597fac1cd9e8bddd25f4324_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL EPISODE] Dubas Buyer or Seller? Murashov Forces the Issue & Crosby’s Having FUN Again")
Dan is back from Sweden and still half-jet-lagged for this 70-minute live Penguins Q&A! We dive deep into:The Sidney Crosby & Kris Letang post-practice “horse” game with the rookies – what it really says about this team’s vibeKyle Dubas’ trade-deadline strategy: Will the Penguins actually buy if they’re in a playoff spot? (Spoiler: it’s nuanced – no big splash, but smart adds are possible)Sergei Murashov watch: Is he already the best goalie on the roster? What happens when Tristan Jarry comes back? Trade Silovs? Keep the kid up? Full breakdown.Why the goaltending has completely flipped the Penguins’ seasonDecember schedule insanity – can this team survive the gauntlet?Ryan Shea quietly becoming one of Dubas’ best findsRutger McGroarty, Ben Kindel, Ville Koivunen updatesPlus your live questions answered on everything from Philip Tomasino to hypothetical Jarry tradesLike & subscribe for daily Penguins coverage that doesn’t pull punches!🔗 Full article on Crosby/Letang staying late after practice: https://pittsburghhockeynow.com#Penguins #LetsGoPens #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #SidneyCrosby #TristanJarry #SergeiMurashov #KyleDubas #NHLOffseason
Kyle Dubas’ trade-deadline strategy: Will the Penguins actually buy if they’re in a playoff spot? (Spoiler: it’s nuanced – no big splash, but smart adds are possible)..plus your questions!
Dan rolls on and gives you unfiltered answers to Pens fans' most pressing questions.
![[FULL EPISODE] From Stockholm With Love (and 3 Points)](https://s3.castbox.fm/11/df/da/a4fbf5b6d21eefd89a33ed09ca59d318b1_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL EPISODE] From Stockholm With Love (and 3 Points)")
Recorded from an Atlanta airport lounge after the NHL Global Series in Sweden, Dan breaks down everything the Penguins revealed about themselves across two very different games against Ottawa and Nashville. From crisp tape-to-tape breakouts to finally closing out a multi-goal lead, the new additions (Mantha, Woterspoon) are shining, the goaltending is suddenly becoming a strength, and this no longer feels like a fluky start. Plus: the Philip Tomasino question, upcoming lineup boosts, and a cautious but optimistic look at legitimate playoff odds 20 games in. No pucks given—episode who-knows-what.
Dan talks about his trip to Stockholm with the Pittsburgh Penguins including big takeaways, what went really well and what gave him pause.
Dan talks more about Mantha and what he's brought to the Penguins, and closes out the show with more observations from Stockholm.
Dan Kingerski goes live from Sweden's Global Series, firing back at "scratch Letang" hot takes, celebrating Erik Karlsson's elite resurgence under Dan Muse's puck-moving system, and dropping exclusives on Harrison Brunicke's Penguins path—plus fan Q&A on trades, prospects like Will Horcoff, and why international games are mostly junkets. No fluff, all Penguins fire.
Dan's answering your questions from Stockholm with some rants and scoops you don't want to miss.
Dan continues his discussion from Stockholm.
![[FULL SHOW] Penguins' Tough Weekend, Graves' Resurgence & Rookie Prospects Breakdown](https://s3.castbox.fm/80/78/0b/ff0736b5a560dd2f8e6cc0159e1ad446b9_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL SHOW] Penguins' Tough Weekend, Graves' Resurgence & Rookie Prospects Breakdown")
In this episode of No Pucks Given on Pittsburgh Hockey Now, hosts Dan Kingerski and Vince Comunale break down the Penguins' frustrating 1-point weekend against Toronto and New Jersey, including defensive lapses and blown leads. They discuss Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's elite starts at ages 37 and 39, Ryan Graves' strong return from the AHL, and Anthony Mantha's promising fit. Plus, updates on rookies like Harrison Brunicke, Sergei Murashov, Owen Pickering, Tristan Broz, and Ville Koivunen—debating call-ups, snubs, and the youth vs. wins dilemma.Recorded post-Sunday game ahead of the Sweden trip. Subscribe for weekly Penguins analysis!⏰ Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Crosby/Malkin Hot Starts3:00 Mantha's Impact8:00 Weekend Woes & Defensive Trends17:00 Rookie Spotlights28:00 Broz vs. Heinen Call-Up Debate38:00 Graves & Clifton Pairing45:00 Wrap-Up#PittsburghPenguins #NHL #PenguinsPodcast #SidneyCrosby #NHLNews #NHLHighlights
Vince Comunale joins host Dan Kingerski on the latest edition of No Pucks Given, from Pittsburgh Hockey Now. The guys discuss the lost weekend on the road and check in on rookie prospect and the news of the day.
Dan and Vince go at it talking about the Broz vs. Heinen call-up debate, plus the Graves & Clifton Pairing.
![[FULL SHOW] Penguins Q&A: Losses, Call-Ups & Dubas' Bold Bets!](https://s3.castbox.fm/3b/85/85/916d17800a46576f9d3ca8ea01e8c860b2_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[FULL SHOW] Penguins Q&A: Losses, Call-Ups & Dubas' Bold Bets!")
Penguins reeling from brutal back-to-back losses—Winnipeg meltdown & Toronto collapse. Injuries pile up (Accari, Brazeau, Jarry out), sparking wild call-ups: Murashov tears in, Pickering demoted, Graves & Heinen return. Is Dubas pushing vets over kids for a playoff push? Kindel on Crosby's wing? Broz snubbed? Dan Kingerski breaks it down—fans react, trade rumors, & what’s next for this transitional squad. Hit like, sub for Penguins Now! #penguins #pittsburgh #nhl #nhlnews
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