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[FULL SHOW] Penguins' Tough Weekend, Graves' Resurgence & Rookie Prospects Breakdown
Description
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 Starts
3:00 Mantha's Impact
8:00 Weekend Woes & Defensive Trends
17:00 Rookie Spotlights
28:00 Broz vs. Heinen Call-Up Debate
38:00 Graves & Clifton Pairing
45:00 Wrap-Up
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