Skating Penguin Podcast: A Pittsburgh Penguins podcast
Episodes
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 21, 2023
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Taking a b...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 18, 2023
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Sidney Cro...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 14, 2023
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not Ton...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 11, 2023
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Jesse Pulj...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 8, 2023
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another edition of the mailbag, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -More potenti...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Dec. 5, 2023
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this week’s mailbag, where Garrett and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Tristan Jarry and A...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 30, 2023
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Non-traditio...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 27, 2023
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -A potential ...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 21, 2023
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -The success ...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 13, 2023
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -The likeliho...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 6, 2023
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The NHL possi...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Nov. 2, 2023
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part two of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The potential ...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 30, 2023
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The w...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 26, 2023
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie, Garrett and Snail are back to answer more of your mailbag questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The legendarily bad Sergei Zubov...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 23, 2023
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -Whether or not...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 19, 2023
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part two of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The p...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 16, 2023
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -The p...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 12, 2023
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part two of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie, Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -Weird...
Penscast Game Recap: Chicago Blackhawks - Oct. 10, 2023
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' opening night game against the Chicago Blackhawks. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 9, 2023
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: - Kyle Dubas' e...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 5, 2023
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part two of this week’s mailbag, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -Some notable ...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: Oct. 2, 2023
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie, and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we’re talking about: -Who ...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: September 28, 2023
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part two of this week’s mailbag, where Garrett, Robbie, and Snail answer the second batch of 10 questions. In this episode, we’re talking ab...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: September 27, 2023
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part one of this week’s mailbag, where Garrett Robbie and Snail answer the first batch of 10 questions. This week, we’re talking about: Wel...
Skating Penguin Network Mailbag: September 20, 2023
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have another extra-extra large mailbag for you fine purveyors of the Skating Penguin Network this week. Today’s episode is out a day later than i...
The Penscast Mailbag: September 12, 2023
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another edition of the mailbag here at the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on several topics, inclu...
A Mile in Kyle's Shoes: September 10, 2023
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the newest edition of A Mile in Kyle's Shoes, Garrett and Snail continue to try and figure out what kind of shoes Kyle Dubas actually wears, or whe...
The Penscast Mailbag: September 5, 2023
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Penscast Mailbag is here once again to fill the void left by no Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. This week, Garrett, Snail, and Robbie discuss a variet...
A Mile in Kyle's Shoes: August 31, 2023
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new segment from the brain of our newest recruit, Snail, Garrett and Robbie put on Kyle Dubas' shoes to play with some hypothetical scenarios! *** C...
The Penscast Mailbag: August 29, 2023
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another Tuesday, another mailbag for the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on: The hypothetical acquisition of goali...
The Penscast Mailbag: August 22, 2023
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Skating Penguin Network hosts return this week to answer 18 questions on the Pittsburgh Penguins, pizza, and everything in between. Garrett, Snail...
The Penscast Mailbag: August 15, 2023
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a mailbag episode this past Thursday, the Skating Penguin Network crew is back again for another question go-around in the normal Tuesday time s...
The Penscast Mailbag: August 10, 2023
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a monster trade that brought Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, we have a jam-packed mailbag edition of the Penscast. This week, Robbie, ...
The Penscast: Erik Karlsson is a Pittsburgh Penguin, Jake Guentzel surgery reaction
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 24 hours (at the time of writing this), and ERIK KARLSSON IS A PITTSBURGH PENGUIN. The player Kyle Dubas sought since departing Toronto an...
The Penscast Mailbag: August 1, 2023
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are into August now, and all seems quiet on the western (Pennsylvania) front. While we patiently wait to see what, if anything, Kyle Dubas and co. ...
The Penscast Mailbag: July 25, 2023
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a week off last week, Garrett, Robbie, and Snail return to your podcasting platforms with another mailbag edition of the Penscast. This week, th...
The Penscast Mailbag: July 11, 2023
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While it’s no extra large 30-bagger like last week, the Penscast Mailbag returns this week with a lean, 13-question slate. Robbie, Garrett, and Snai...
The Penscast Mailbag: July 4, 2023
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I typed on this website that we had broken a mailbag record with the number of questions we had, with 28 queries. Fast forward to now...
The Penscast: Penguins draft Brayden Yager in first round of 2023 NHL Draft, Reilly Smith trade reaction
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made their presence known Wednesday night in Nashville. Earlier in the day, Dubas orchestrated his first trade ...
The Penscast Mailbag: June 27, 2023
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 quest...
The Penscast Mailbag: June 20, 2023
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
The Penscast Mailbag: June 13, 2023
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
The Penscast Mailbag: June 6, 2023
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fourteen questions create another weekly edition of the Penscast Mailbag. This week, Brian and Snail return with questions about: Kyle Dubas’ immed...
The Penscast: The Kyle Dubas Era Begins
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Penscast Mailbag: May 30, 2023
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
The Penscast Mailbag: May 23, 2023
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Frequent contributors, Brenden and Brian, return this week to ask a wide array o...
The Penscast Mailbag: May 16, 2023
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen questions from one of our faithful listeners, Brian, comprise this edition of the Penscast Mailbag. Brian asked a wide array of differing ques...
The Penscast Mailbag: May 9, 2023
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Penscast Mailbag: May 2, 2023
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast Mailbag: April 25, 2023
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thirteen questions create this week's edition of the Penscast Mailbag. From a potential Juuse Saros trade to a discussion on the Pittsburgh Pirates' h...
The Penscast: April 22, 2023
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Penscast Mailbag: April 18, 2023
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast: April 15, 2023 - Ron Hextall, Brian Burke relieved of duties as Penguins executives
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The day has come. The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday morning relieved general manager Ron Hextall, Brian Burke, and Chris Pryor from their duties as te...
The Penscast Mailbag: April 12, 2023
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast: April 7, 2023
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pengu...
The Penscast Mailbag: April 4, 2023
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast: March 31, 2023
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Penscast Mailbag: March 28, 2023
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast: March 24, 2023
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Peng...
The Penscast Mailbag: March 21, 2023
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast Mailbag: March 14, 2023
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Penscast: March 10, 2023
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pensca...
Welcome to the Penscast
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Penscast, a new podcasting endeavor by PensBurgh’s Garrett Behanna and Robbie Naugle. With Vox Media severing ties to its extensive a...
PensBurgh Podcast: A New Beginning
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost nine straight games against Metropolitan Division opponents. Why are the Penguins losing so many games against famil...
PensBurgh Podcast: Another Jarry injury?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been reported that Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry allegedly has a chronic hip injury that may be attributed to his recent injury ...
PensBurgh Podcast: A crucial second half
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins robbed the defending Stanley Cup champions of two points on Tuesday night, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in overtime. W...
PensBurgh Podcast: An All-Star Mailbag
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins remain out of action as we roll toward the NHL All-Star Game this weekend. With the Penguins not shooting a black, round disc ...
PensBurgh Podcast: Is Tristan Jarry the future?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goaltending injuries have plagued the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tristan Jarry, once again. Jarry was a surprise late scratch against the Florida Panthe...
PensBurgh Podcast: Pressing the playoff panic button?
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consistently inconsistent is a term I’ve seen thrown around when talking about the 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins, as of Jan. 19, have a ...
PensBurgh Podcast: Will Jason Zucker remain a Pittsburgh Penguin?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about Jason Zucker. Zucker’s dynamic, rugged presence in the top six has elevated the group even more. He appears to be healthy and, in...
PensBurgh Podcast: New injuries in the new year
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is here, and so is the PensBurgh Podcast. Refreshed and ready to talk more hockey, Garrett and Robbie are here to break down the latest Pittsburg...
PensBurgh Podcast: The Jeff Carter Problem
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are Ron Hextall in this scenario. The Pittsburgh Penguins have turned their season around after a less-than-stellar start. You have your eyes set ...
PensBurgh Podcast: Injuries galore... once again
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It wouldn’t be a regular Pittsburgh Penguins season without the injury bug rearing its ugly head. Defenseman Jeff Petry has landed on LTIR, and Jaso...
PensBurgh Podcast: A revamped power play
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After receiving deserved scrutiny, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play looks to finally be clicking. A personnel change, bringing a right-handed sho...
PensBurgh Podcast: Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering stroke
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were going to spend the bulk of the first segment talking about what the Pittsburgh Penguins have looked like since our last episode, but now we’...
PensBurgh Podcast: Is the stove hot?
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins remain an underwhelming hockey team. Pittsburgh is 2-6-2 in their last 10 games played, losers of two straight at the time of ...
PensBurgh Podcast: What is a win?
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bottom six remains a definite work in progress, it appears Mike Sullivan listens to this very podcast, as he has made...
PensBurgh Podcast: The sky is falling
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These Pittsburgh Penguins are in something of a tailspin. Losers of six straight games after such a hot start make that start feeling like a distant m...
PensBurgh Podcast: Slow starts and depth concerns
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at 4-2-1, still a very respectable record to begin the season. All their losses have come in Canada (Montreal, Edmonton, a...
PensBurgh Podcast: Finally, real games
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, folks, we can finally talk about real, meaningful hockey games. And that’s exactly what we’re doing on this week’s PensBurgh Podcast. As o...
PensBurgh Podcast: The puck has dropped on 2022-23
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regular-season hockey is back, baby. The Pittsburgh Penguins began the 2022-23 campaign last night against the Arizona Coyotes. This week’s episode ...
PensBurgh Podcast: Previewing the 2022-23 season
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for a sixth Stanley Cup in six days when the Arizona Coyotes come to Pittsburgh to start the 2022-23 se...
PensBurgh Podcast: Recapping 2022 free agency, contract extensions, and more
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the last PensBurgh Podcast episode hit your ears, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason saga has been entertaining, to say the least. Given the d...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 92: A New Beginning?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is it, folks. The final PensBurgh Podcast of the 2021-22 season. Robbie and Garrett sit down to share their thoughts on the conclusion of the fir...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 91: Crosby’s injury and uncertainty going forward
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, how the tables can turn. This week, Robbie and Garrett return to give their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins through Game 5 of their first-roun...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 90: Reviewing Game 1 of the Penguins-Rangers series
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here. The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers definitely got that message. Tuesday night’s triple ove...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 89: Gassed and Outclassed?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the real Pittsburgh Penguins? Are they the team that shut out a playoff-bound Boston Bruins side and trounced the lowly Detroit Red Wings? Or ...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 88: Faith in DeSmith?
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about the real possibility of Casey DeSmith playing as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ number one netminder come the first week ...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 87: The Dumoulin Dilemma
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about the declining play of Brian Dumoulin. Typically a reliable, stay-at-home yin to Kris Letang’s offensive, risk-taki...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 86: Time to press the panic button?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the PensBurgh Podcast is ready to break the emergency glass and start panicking. Or are they? Yes, it’s true the Pittsburgh Penguins have...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 85: Should the Penguins re-sign Rickard Rakell?
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a simple question, even if the discussion is a bit premature at the moment. This week on the podcast, Garrett and Robbie are talking about the ...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 84: 2022 Trade Deadline Recap
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins and the 2022 NHL trade deadline. Robbie and Garrett discuss whether or not the Penguins “wo...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 83: Let’s Experiment
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sullivan is finally experimenting with different line combinations and defensive pairings. Mike Matheson with Kris Letang. Evan Rodrigues was o...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 82: Will smoke lead to fire?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors continue to swirl regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vancouver Canucks being trade partners ahead of the March 21 trading deadline. New ...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 81: A 'Measuring Stick' Run
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s PensBurgh Podcast previews what is, perhaps, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ toughest stretch of games all season. Between March 3 and March ...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 80: Are these Penguins pretenders?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it panic button time? Are these Penguins pretenders? Do they just beat the “bad teams”? Our own Gretz wrote about this very topic earlier in th...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 79: The importance of Brian Boyle
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the PensBurgh Podcast, we’re talking about the big man, Brian Boyle. Brian Boyle has proved quite a few naysayers wrong this year. Whil...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 78: Highlighting our favorite Sidney Crosby goals
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the PensBurgh Podcast, Robbie and I are recapping the lone contest against the Boston Bruins, admiring Sidney Crosby’s greatness, and a...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 77: The Kasperi Kapanen Conundrum
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kasperi Kapanen continues to draw the ire of Penguins fans, and potentially even more so, his coaching staff. His poor play and lack of consistency ha...
PensBurgh Podcast, Ep. 76: Analyzing the Jason Zucker injury and Jeff Carter contract extension
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have quite a bit of news to discuss on this week’s episode of the PensBurgh Podcast. In negative news, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to anger ...