No Pucks Given

Join Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now as he dives into the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2025 preseason, breaking down the bubble players fighting for a roster spot! From young stars like Ben Kindel to veterans like Ryan Shea, we analyze standout performances, roster battles, and tough cuts. Who will make the opening night lineup? Don’t miss the latest Penguins scoops, locker room buzz, and straight-up hockey analysis! 🏒 Subscribe for more Pittsburgh hockey updates!#PittsburghPenguins #NHLPreseason #HockeyAnalysis #NoPucksGiven #PenguinsRoster #NHLDraft #HockeyPodcast #BenKindel #RyanShea #NHL2025 #Pens #Penguins #NHLNews #NHLTimestamps:0:00 - Intro: Entering the Chat Monday Night0:20 - Ben Kendall’s Standout Game1:00 - No Pucks Given with Dan Kingerski1:50 - Travel Day Talk: Bubble Players3:00 - Philip Hallander’s Breakout Performance5:30 - Philip Thomasino’s Roster Chances7:00 - Young Forwards: Who’s In, Who’s Out?9:00 - Ben Kendall’s Case for the NHL12:00 - Veterans on the Roster: Mantha, Heinen, & More14:00 - Blake Lescot: Why the Hate?16:00 - Connor Doer’s Strong Preseason18:00 - Rafael Harvey-Pinard’s Edge20:00 - Defensemen Battles: Ryan Shea Shines22:00 - Owen Pickering’s NHL Potential24:00 - Right-Side Defense: Clifton, Dumba, Brunick27:00 - Tough Roster Decisions Ahead30:00 - Injury Updates: Kevin Hayes & Rucker McGroarty32:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Dan is back on his way to Pittsburgh with in-depth thoughts and observations on who will make the Penguins roster and who might now. From young bucks to wily veterans, he gives you the inside skinny on what the roster could look like opening night.

Dan continues his observations of who will make the roster and who might be on the bubble in Segment 2.

In Episode 31 of No Pucks Given, host Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh Hockey Now uncovers the heated drama surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins' potential sale, including angry local politicians threatening land seizures around PPG Paints Arena, key deadlines like October 22, and how it could impact the $1.75B deal. We also dive into the high-energy training camp, preseason game analysis from the 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal, standout players like Tristan Jarry and Rafael Harvey-Pinard, and future roster implications.Whether you're a die-hard Penguins fan or NHL enthusiast, this episode packs insider scoops, analysis, and bold predictions. Don't miss the buzz!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to No Pucks Given Podcast0:45 - Training Camp Resumes & Preseason Game Recap2:19 - Penguins Sale Announcement Predictions3:00 - Complications in the $1.75B Deal4:00 - Land Development Around PPG Paints Arena Explained5:00 - Politicians' Anger & Threats of Seizure7:00 - October 22 Deadline Details10:00 - Impact on Sale Price & Hoffman Family Involvement12:00 - Historical Context of Arena Land Deals15:00 - Developer Challenges & Profit Motives17:43 - Break & Shift to Training Camp18:00 - High-Octane Energy in Camp19:00 - Player Buzz & Interviews (e.g., Parker Wortherspoon)20:00 - Standout Forwards: Tristan Jarry & Rafael Harvey-Pinard22:00 - Defensemen Highlights: Connor Clifton, Matt Dumba24:00 - Prospects Like Harrison Brunick25:00 - Goalie Analysis: Sergei Murashov & Joel Blomqvist27:00 - Veteran Concerns: Ryan Graves' Struggles28:00 - Roster Decisions & Young Players Earning Spots29:00 - Final Thoughts & Wednesday Live Chat Tease30:00 - Outro & Subscribe CallSubscribe for more Penguins scoops, locker room buzz, and NHL analysis! Visit Pittsburgh Hockey Now for daily updates: https://pittsburghhockeynow.com/Like, comment, and share your thoughts on the sale drama below!#PittsburghPenguins #PenguinsSale #NHLDrama #HockeyPodcast #TrainingCamp #PPGArena #NHLPreseason

Dan Kingerski dives into the contentious $1.75B Pittsburgh Penguins sale, revealing how local politicians are threatening to seize undeveloped land around PPG Paints Arena. With an October 22 deadline looming, learn how these tensions could impact the deal and the team's future.

Get the inside scoop on the Pittsburgh Penguins' high-energy training camp and their 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal. Dan breaks down standout performances from players like Tristan Jarry, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, and Connor Clifton, plus what it means for the roster.

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The podcast begins with the typical introductions and quickly gets into the nitty-gritty. Creative Trade Strategies (3:00), Bryan Rust with Team USA and Canada’s Olympic strategies (4:30), the Penguins top six forwards and Rutger McGroarty's surprising game (14:00), Ownership Discussion: FSG vs. Potential Buyers (17:00), Owen Pickering and the Penguins blue line decisions (24:00), the Penguins’ Projected Record for 2025-26 (27:00), the roster glut and trade expectations (30:30), Penguins’ Fan Culture and Theme Song (36:00), and goaltending outlook (46:00), plus lots more reader questions. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of PHN looks at the big topics still facing the Penguins this summer, namely Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell trades. Are the Penguins holding up the NHL off-season? It's also a viewer live chat, so the topics go fast and furious. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now and No Pucks Given welcomes Julianne Pelusi as she hosts the show with PHN's Dan Kingerski. What did Kyle Dubas really say in his long podcast appearance and what does it mean for this season? We get to the heart of the matter. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now on Erik Karlsson and trade value, Rickard Rakell floor and ceiling values, and why it makes sense to waffle on his value. And why it makes great sense to keep a sky high trade value for Bryan Rust. Plus, fast and furious viewer questions. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of PHN goes through the Rangers' decision to give the Penguins their 2025 first-round pick and the options it opens for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas. And then we have some fun--what should Kyle Dubas do over the next week for the draft and free agency? More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now sets the stage for the Penguins' new coaching hire. Can a coach be a player's coach and still a systems coach? (7:30) and the shortcomings of some coaches regarding getting buy-in. An in-depth discussion on Todd Nelson (11:30), Mitch Love (16:00), why Love might not want the Penguins job (18:30), and the potential roster implications for the different candidates (20:30). Plus reader comments, questions, and trade proposals. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The audio version of the Penguins live chat. Pittsburgh Hockey Now's Dan Kingerski is joined by coach Francis Anzalone to break down the pros and cons of the favorites to be the Penguins coach. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The audio version of the Penguins Live Chat. Who would be on my coaching shortlist, potential Penguins trade targets, and plenty of future trade talk. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We did it live! Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now was in the locker room covering the Penguins all season and up close with Mike Sullivan. What went into Kyle Dubas's decision, what was said, and what went unsaid. Live breakdown and comment. Curious roster decisions with young defensemen, including Owen Pickering (14:06), and why GM Kyle Dubas deserves credit (20:02) More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tristan Jarry gave Pittsburgh Hockey an exclusive interview about his comeback, the personal struggles of being waived and living away from family, and what comes next. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from the water in Tampa. Dan Kingerski took a few questions from X, including which free agents to watch, when will Sergei Murashov be ready, and Tristan Jarry's future. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now dives into a deep pool of perfectly suited restricted free agents for the Penguins, their unacceptably bad defense, and summer trades to watch. Topics: Kolyachonok benching & why stars aren't benched (6:30). Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson futures (13:20) Does Kyle Dubas know how to construct a Defense corps and his next-wave philosophy (20:45) Sorting the Letang criticism (27:30) Tristan Jarry and his future (33:45) And some insight and real discussion on Mike Sullivan's future (36:55) More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now hits all of the points without sugar. What about Sidney Crosby's injury? Crosby's play at the Four Nations Face-Off is both amazing and clearly showing injury. We get into the fallout (42:30), the parallel to Mario Lemieux and the silly Crosby trade talk (55:00). We also really get into the Penguins prospects and the special feeling emerging (3:10), why they may not all come up immediately. Vasily Ponomarev (6:20), Rutger McGroarty (15:15), Tristan Broz (21:45), we also go into Owen Pickering, Filip Larsson and the goaltending situation and one must go. More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.