Skating Penguin Podcast: A Pittsburgh Penguins podcast

Robbie and Snail bid adieu to Garrett on this special episode of the podcast. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail sit down to answer some of your questions in a brand new mailbag episode. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail deliver their final thoughts on the Penguins season and look forward to what lies ahead this summer. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' latest game against the Detroit Red Wings. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The decline of the once-mighty goaltending duo of Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic -The NHL debut of defenseman Jack St. Ivany -Favorite Penguins jerseys -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The possibility of Pittsburgh getting a PWHL team if the league expands -Discussing one food you could eat every day for the rest of your life -Whether it would be more beneficial to "give up" on the season now and focus on improving draft position for a better draft pick -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not Sidney Crosby continues his point-per-game streak for a 19th consecutive season -The positive development of the Smith-Eller-Puustinen line -The Vegas Golden Knights' future salary cap conundrums -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not the players have lost confidence in Mike Sullivan -Will Kyle Dubas delegate the general manager role to another person? -Shutting down the Sidney Crosby trade rumors -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not Kyle Dubas has lost the support of Sidney Crosby following the Jake Guentzel trade -What Kyle Dubas' summer/free agent plans might be as he looks to re-tool the Penguins once again -The potential NHL return of prospect Sam Poulin -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett and Snail return to break down all the Pittsburgh Penguins' moves during the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Jake Guentzel is gone. Chad Ruhwedel is gone. Magnus Hellberg is gone. We pose the question: Have people already lost faith in Kyle Dubas' plan? *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not the Penguins can climb up the Metropolitan Division -The possibility of the Winnipeg Jets relocating (again) due to attendance issues -The latest 2024 trade deadline chatter -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -What a rebuild might look like for the Penguins at the end of Sidney Crosby's career -The Matt Rempe phenomenon -The best and worst hockey nicknames -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' latest games against the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The possibility of having a new coaching staff in the 2024-25 season -Which players on the Penguins' roster are realistically tradeable -A heated discussion on pizza toppings -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The biggest takeaways from Kyle Dubas' recent press conference -Thoughts on the PWHL coming to Pittsburgh as part of “PWHL Takeover Weekend" -Thoughts on the recent trade for forward Emil Bemstrom -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Whether or not Jaromir Jagr is the greatest European-born NHL player ever -Where is the best place to sit at a hockey game? Upper or lower bowl? -Is it okay to put bananas on a pizza? And what about tuna? -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Jaromir Jagr stories as the Penguins retired his No. 68 jersey over the weekend -Whether or not the Penguins need a "gritty" player in their lineup -The potential f trading for a big-name asset at the trade deadline with Jake Guentzel on LTIR -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Some of the better off-season signings for the Penguins -Revisiting a potential Jakob Chychrun trade -Whether or not the Penguins are officially sellers at the trading deadline -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -What the Penguins have to do to find more consistency -The probability of the Penguins finding another generational Crosby-Malkin duo in the future -Thoughts on a possible NBA team in Pittsburgh -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' latest games against the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Could Ryan Graves have a Paul Martin-esque turnaround for the Penguins -Frank Seravalli’s recent comments on Sidney Crosby -Thoughts on NHL players returning to the Winter Olympics in 2026 -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Garrett answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -What role Jesse Puljujarvi might have now that he's signed with the Penguins -Changes we would make to PPG Paints Arena -Thoughts on NHL players heading back to the Olympics in 2026 and beyond -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Garrett answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Who might be the most versatile player in Penguins history -Whether or not the Edmonton Oilers will tie or surpass the Penguins' record of 17 straight wins in a season -Relocating certain NHL franchises to different markets -Dissecting the Seattle Dog -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Which NHL team might be the biggest player at the trading deadline -Which Penguins playoff performance still gives you nightmares -Who is the purest goal scorer in the league right now -A Pepsi vs. Coca-Cola debate -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Patrick Roy taking over as head coach of the New York Islanders -How different Penguins history would be if Marian Hossa had re-signed -Favorite sports outside of hockey -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Which Penguins prospect's career trajectory would you have changed -The halfway mark predictions for the Stanley Cup Final -Our Mount Rushmore of sitcoms -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The development and potential future of goalie prospect Sergei Murashov -What Jake Guentzel's next contract should look like -A HEATED discussion on William Nylander's recent contract extension -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -The 2024 NHL All-Star jerseys -A retrospective on the John Marino trade -Marcus Pettersson blossoming into a bona fide top-four defenseman -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett and Snail answer more of your questions! In this episode, we're talking about: -Best goalie tandems across the league -Trading Jake Guentzel or Evgeni Malkin if the Penguins are out of a playoff position by the trade deadline -Whether or not someone has a tattoo behind their ear, would you consider that a neck tattoo? -Would Crosby get on your top-5 all-time list? -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Jesse Puljujarvi's future with the Penguins -Ryan Graves and Reilly Smith's struggles -Top mustard selections -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -A scenario where the Penguins are sellers at the NHL trading deadline -The next possible chance the Penguins are playing in an outdoor game -Connor McDavid's legacy -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' latest game against the Boston Bruins. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -The Penguins having one of the largest NHL Instagram followings -A WILD Jake Guentzel trade scenario -Valtteri Puustinen's emergence and staying power -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 boys' trip to Las Vegas to watch the 2024 NHL Draft at the Sphere -Whether or not Patric Hornqvist could join Pittsburgh's coaching staff in the future -The big whiffs made during the last two expansion drafts -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Robbie and Snail answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Sidney Crosby getting Hart Trophy consideration -A Mario Lemieux--Sidney Crosby debate -Which active NHLer has the best jersey collection -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tony DeAngelo would be an ideal trade target for the Penguins -Other NHL coaches on the hot seat -Favorite holiday drinks -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy another mailbag edition, where Garrett, Snail and Robbie answer more of your questions! In this week's episode, we're talking about: -Jesse Puljujärvi's potential on a professional tryout contract -Logan Cooley's return to western Pa. -An alternate timeline where "Badger" Bob Johnson never succumbs to illness -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 potential fixes to the power-play -Any realistic trade targets that fit a Patric Hornqvist-type mold -Appreciation for Marcus Pettersson's reliable play -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Alex Nedeljkovic's goalie goals -A hypothetical trade involving Patrik Laine -Christmas movies -Underappreciation for Evgeni Malkin -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-traditional pets -Rating Erik Karlsson's first month as a Penguin -Realistic trade candidates -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nikita Zadorov--Pittsburgh Penguins trade -Favorite Thanksgiving foods -Potential changes to the coaching staff and power play -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the NHL's Global Series -Reflecting on the John Marino trade -P.O Joseph's value -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 likelihood of the NHL retiring Mario Lemieux's No. 66 -Whether or not Tristan Jarry would benefit from a sports psychologist -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 possibly implementing new safety measures following the Adam Johnson tragedy -The lack of a true, net-front presence for the Penguins a la Patric Hornqvist -Whether or not the Penguins expedite the development of goalie prospect Joel Blomquist if Tristan Jarry's struggles continue -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 need for an "enforcer"-type player in the bottom six -The unimpressive start for Rickard Rakell -The correct way to unroll toilet paper -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 worst trades in Penguins history -Whether or not Mike Sullivan needs to or can adapt his scheme -Would you rather live without the internet or without bathing -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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--Kevin Hatcher trade -Tristan Jarry's start to the season -Why in the world Jeff Carter is featured on the second power-play unit -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Penguins need an "enforcer-type" player to protect others -This being potentially the final season in Marc-Andre Fleury's career -Fun childhood conspiracy theories -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 possibility of Steven Stamkos coming to the Penguins -Favorite urban legends -Evgeni Malkin's hot start -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 possibility of Sidney Crosby hitting 2,000 points -Moving Bryan Rust down to the third line -Whether or not Ryan Graves can replace Brian Dumoulin -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 food combinations -Whether or not the Penguins need an enforcer-type player -Can Tristan Jarry lead the Penguins to a Stanley Cup -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie and Snail break down all the action from the Pittsburgh Penguins' opening night game against the Chicago Blackhawks. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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' early tenure as Pittsburgh Penguins GM -The new waiver claim Jansen Harkins -The potential of forward Drew O'Connor -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Penguins players throughout the preseason -Jaromir Jagr's impending jersey retirement -Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on the Penguins might have a "sneaky good" season - The Heritage Classic jerseys for the Oilers and Flames -The ongoing power-play concerns, and if they can be fixed -Jake Guentzel's recovery time seemingly being ahead of schedule -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about: -Future Penguins jersey retirements -Best NHL rivalries -The most hostile NHL fanbases -Mushrooms! -More! *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Well-done steak The new changes coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins broadcasting teams A potential Penguins prospects podcast If the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins were all playing in Championship games simultaneously, and you were offered tickets to one of them, who are you watching? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 its usual Monday release, but we have some news to share with you. We have launched the official Skating Penguin Network YouTube channel. Starting with next week’s mailbag and all videos moving forward, the channel will be home to all future podcast episodes, which can now be enjoyed in audio and video form. So, if you’re like me and get your podcasts through YouTube, head over to our new channel (link below) and subscribe while the ink is still wet. The YouTube channel will also create a new way to interact with listeners who find us or support us through YouTube. Eventually, I would like to incorporate a video game/streaming element into the Skating Penguin Network by live-streaming video games such as EA NHL and other titles. Enjoy this week’s 27-question mailbag with over an hour of questions and banter as Garrett, Robbie, and Snail talk about jerseys, all-time players, the recent prospect tournament, well-done steak, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BRAND-NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another edition of the mailbag here at the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on several topics, including: -Who might be the biggest surprise in Penguins training camp -Whether or not missing the playoffs last year will help the Penguins be fresher this season -What a bounce-back season for Bryan Rust might look like -The best chip/dip combo -Much more! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 whether or not he parades around PPG Paints Arena in bare feet. The two hosts also discuss hypothetical trades with the Vancouver Canucks, a Tomas Tatar signing, and the Steelers-49ers game. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 variety of topics, including: The dual retirements of Carl Hagelin and Patric Hornqvist The transformation of AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh into SportsNet Pittsburgh A delightful conversation about 1990s television A follow-up discussion on Nickelback and Creed! All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! Note: Garrett apologizes for sounding like he's recording in a shoe box. Microphone issues will be resolved in the next episode! Thank you for understanding! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! *** CONTEST TIME! Fans First Sports Network is giving away four free tickets to the Week 1 NFL game of your choice, up to $5,000. The rules to enter are simple. Step 1: Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and fill out the appropriate information Step 2: Find us on Facebook, and LIKE our page! That’s it! Once done, you’ve been officially registered to win four free tickets to any Week 1 NFL game! The contest ends on Sept. 4, 2023. *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Tuesday, another mailbag for the Skating Penguin Network. This week, the three hosts take questions on: The hypothetical acquisition of goalie Spencer Knight How the third defense pairing comes together between P.O Joseph, Mark Friedman, Ty Smith, and Chad Ruhwedel Our choices for the most disappointing season in Pittsburgh Penguins history Go-to breakfast cereals A lengthy discussion on Nickelback and 1990s/2000s music and pop culture at the end of the show! CONTEST TIME! Fans First Sports Network is giving away four free tickets to the Week 1 NFL game of your choice, up to $5,000. The rules to enter are simple. Step 1: Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and fill out the appropriate information Step 2: Find us on Facebook, and LIKE our page! That’s it! Once done, you’ve been officially registered to win four free tickets to any Week 1 NFL game! The contest ends on Sept. 4, 2023. All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Skating Penguin Network hosts return this week to answer 18 questions on the Pittsburgh Penguins, pizza, and everything in between. Garrett, Snail, and Robbie take questions on topics such as: Which player or event would you like to see a documentary on? Who is your all-time favorite enforcer that has come through Pittsburgh? Is a salad a salad if it doesn’t have fries on it? Who is your favorite Finnish-born and Swedish-born player to ever don the Penguins sweater? All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slot. This week, we have two different Brians asking questions, as well as a newcomer named Jase. The three hosts take questions on topics including: Whether or not UFA forward Tomas Tatar signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins after having confirmed discussions with the team Is Erik Karlsson’s injury history concerning as he enters his first season with the team? If one chain restaurant could be added to your area, what would it be? We also talk about each host’s favorite non-Penguins-related hobbies All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** Follow the Skating Penguin Network on X/Twitter, @PenguinsFFSN, to stay up-to-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on X/Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Snail, and Garrett take questions on several different topics, including: What the team might do personnel-wise now that Jake Guentzel will be out until at least the end of October Crazy hockey player superstitions Whether or not it’s the right move for Kyle Dubas to handle GM duties What player would you rather have between Karlsson or Jakob Chychrun How this Karlsson trade may directly impact the performance of Evgeni Malkin All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and arriving in Pittsburgh is finally on his roster, and in one fell swoop, Dubas acquired the reigning Norris Trophy winner while simultaneously doing away with just about every Ron Hextall-era mistake. Garrett and Snail turn on the microphones and provide their reaction to this blockbuster deal. Where will Karlsson be slotted? Will he quarterback the power play? Can Karlsson improve the Pittsburgh Penguins in Jake Guentzel’s absence? How does the trade affect Kris Letang and his ice time? All these questions and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. have up their sleeves, the Penscast Mailbag is back this week to beat the heat and the dog days of the off-season. This week, the three hosts take 11 questions.  What trade do you believe was the best in Pittsburgh Penguins' history? Which player has more upside: P.O Joseph or Ty Smith?  Would you like to see the Penguins go back to their original blue sweaters? Is Drew O’Connor the hero the team needs, giving the team a second chance to buy out Mikael Granlund? Our zany food discussions continue this week. What’s on your Mount Rushmore of ice cream flavors? All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week off last week, Garrett, Robbie, and Snail return to your podcasting platforms with another mailbag edition of the Penscast. This week, the three hosts take 11 questions. What are some of the top reasons to visit Pittsburgh outside of the Pittsburgh Penguins? Which five teams across the NHL would be on your no-trade list? How would you spend your day with the Stanley Cup? We delve into some baseball and talk about the Pittsburgh Pirates drafting pitcher Paul Skenes as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. And all three hosts have a spirited, hilarious, perhaps stomach-churning discussion on the benefits and uses of ketchup! All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Snail return this week to discuss: The arbitration process and qualifying offers to restricted free agents How much of a factor age is when discussing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ chances at winning another Stanley Cup Robbie puts together an “all-star” lineup of Penguins greats We talk about Erik Karlsson again And finally, we round out the show with a spirited discussion on appetizers and the recent influx of vegan-friendly food items at restaurants All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and that record has been eclipsed yet again with 31 tweets sent to the Skating Penguin Network Twitter account. Clocking in at just under 90 minutes, it’s one of the longest recordings we have ever done. But that’s not all the history we’re making. For the first time, we have recruited a new voice to the Skating Penguin Network. Frequent mailbag contributor, Snail, has come aboard the crew and will be providing his voice and opinions to all sorts of future content alongside Robbie and Garrett. This week, the hosts are asked about: Our thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023 draft class The early days of free agency and how effective Kyle Dubas’ first moves may be The likelihood of an Erik Karlsson trade to Pittsburgh Whether or not it was the right decision to re-sign Tristan Jarry to a long-term contract The massive menu at the Cheesecake Factory All these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to shed the salary of veteran defenseman Jeff Petry, who was only acquired last off-season. And all this was before Connor Bedard even donned his Chicago Blackhawks sweater as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft. With the 14th pick in the draft, Dubas and the Penguins selected Brayden Yager, a forward who already vastly improves a shallow prospect pool. Robbie and Garrett are here with an instant analysis of the Smith trade, the team’s newest prospect, and a few mailbag questions. *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Draft this week, we take one last look at who the Pittsburgh Penguins could take at pick No. 14 Could Philadelphia’s Carter Hart become a Pittsburgh Penguin? The 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class, including the likes of Henrik Lundqvist and Tom Barrasso Which player has more trade value: P.O Joseph or Ty Smith? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Vejmelka would be a nice complement to Tristan Jarry Why Pierre Engvall might be one of the better depth players to go after in free agency And the weekly Penscast food question centers around chicken wings! Are you a fan of drums, flats, or both? Or, as Garrett explains, do you prefer boneless chicken tenders? Which sauces best complement the chicken in this case? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Why John Gibson may not be the best goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins Drew O’Connor’s play and whether or not he’s earned himself a promotion into the top-six The possibility of acquiring forward Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators Which unrestricted free agents, if any, are likely to return Our weekly food question, courtesy of Brian. This week, we’re discussing the best types of bread! And... new developments/expansion discussions related to the Penscast and the Skating Penguin Network All of these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sides and debating whether or not Sidney Crosby should have won back-to-back Conn Smythe Trophies. Should Phil Kessel have won the award for playoff MVP? Was rookie Matt Murray deserving of the award? And finally, Brian has taken us up on being the podcast’s resident food question-asker. This week, we are ranking the best soups from Eat’n Park. Is potato soup the undisputed heavyweight champion? All of these topics and more are discussed on this week’s show! *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 philosophy for the franchise,” according to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop. Ever since Dubas’ out-of-the-blue termination in Toronto, he has been on the top of the list of candidates FSG was interested in bringing to Pittsburgh following the dismissals of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke. For more written information on Dubas’ introduction, our overlord Hook Orpik published two pieces detailing Dubas’ arrival. Related: Penguins hire Kyle Dubas as President of Hockey Operations Related: Kyle Dubas Introduction to Pittsburgh: First impressions on the new boss Garrett and Robbie turn on the microphone to break down this new hire and hypothesize about this exciting new era of Penguins hockey. *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 look back at the Jarome Iginla trade and wonder about the what-if scenario had Iginla remained a Penguin following the 2013 Eastern Conference Final loss to the Boston Bruins. Could Drew O’Connor see an increased role heading into 2023-24, especially if Jason Zucker departs via free agency? And finally, we are discussing all sorts of POTATOES as the food questions continue to roll in! *** All of these topics and more are discussed 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 Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Which Canadian team will break the 30-year curse of a Canadian market hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup? And finally, perhaps most importantly, which way do you eat corn on the cob? Horizontally, almost like a typewriter action, or do you somehow defy physics and human nature to eat it vertically? All of these topics and more are discussed 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 Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? What is the greatest sports logo of all time? And, following last week's intense discussion on the best kinds of foods, Brian asks this week what our final meal would look like. All of these topics and more are discussed 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 Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-date with our latest podcast episodes, new content, and more. Follow Fans First Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sports Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Network on Twitter, @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussing first-round draft picks the Penguins could select in June’s NHL Draft, the likelihood of Jason Zucker returning to Pittsburgh, a potential buyout of Mikael Granlund’s contract, and surprisingly, even a Hooks Orpik mention! All these questions and more create this week’s 17-question 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 decided to take the franchise in a “forward-thinking” direction as they begin their search for a new general manager. Garrett and Robbie are back in this week’s edition of the Penscast to break down the firings, analyze the press conference staged by FSG, and talk about a few potential candidates that Penguins brass may interview along the way. It’s sure to be a wild, eventful summer for Pittsburgh as the team enters another crucial turning point, with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang leading the charge for another championship. Programming note: Apologies for the unforeseen audio issues that creep in throughout this week’s episode. These will be remedied in time for the next podcast. *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Robbie and Garrett examine Pittsburgh's, Florida's, and New York's remaining schedules to see the "most likely" outcome between these three teams battling for the two wild-card berths. *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’s no reason to believe this iteration of the team will magically flip a switch with just seven games left. They are who they are, for better or worse. Of these mentioned issues, which one(s) are most likely to be mitigated should the Penguins clinch a postseason berth? What may be the best way to cover their warts as a team against better opposition like the Boston Bruins or Carolina Hurricanes? Is there a way to even do that? *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 life to the second WC spot, how likely is it the Penguins clinch a postseason berth? As of early Thursday morning, Money Puck gave the Penguins a 43.9% chance to clinch a berth. Hockey Reference's Playoff Probabilities Report gave the Penguins a 49.0% chance. FiveThirtyEight is at 61%. These estimates, while just that, are no surefire thing for a team as inconsistent as the 2022/23 Penguins. *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the SB Nation community and independent podcasters alike, have banded together to form Fans First Sports Network, an all-encompassing podcasting platform to follow your favorite sports teams. Under the Fans First Sports Network banner, Robbie and I have created the Skating Penguin Network, a place to eventually house all of our podcast-related materials. All our past and future episodes of the podcast will live under the Skating Penguin Network. If we reach a point where we expand, either through new shows or, potentially, new hosts, they will join us under the Skating Penguin Network. Moving forward, as we continue to expand the Penscast and Fans First Sports Network, we would love for you to join the ride and help us grow. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a Pittsburgh Penguins fan and maybe listened to Robbie and me when we were officially affiliated with PensBurgh as the PensBurgh Podcast. Think of this as a new chapter, a fresh coat of paint over what you’ve become accustomed to as a podcast listener. As Robbie and I move forward as an independent podcast, we will be changing a few things, like our content structure and diversifying podcasts by publishing several smaller, more digestible podcasts rather than one 90-minute show every week. The podcast will be getting a new look as well. Right now, as we wait for Vox Media to hand us our RSS feeds, we are working on implementing new graphics and new podcasting software to make this the best product it can be. If you’re a longtime listener or finding us for the first time under this rebranding, Robbie and I thank you for listening to us as we continue to bring you our scorching hot Penguins takes. 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 this new company, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost nine straight games against Metropolitan Division opponents. Why are the Penguins losing so many games against familiar teams? Their only saving grace right now might be the fact that they have five games in hand on the Islanders (67 points). This week’s mailbag features 12 questions focusing on hypothetical lineup changes, having Sidney Crosby on the penalty kill more often, Ron Hextall’s desperation, Beau Bennett, and much more. Don’t forget to support us by rating and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. Make sure to follow us on Twitter all season long to get updated every time a new episode drops: @PensburghPod. *** Intro/Outro music courtesy of Sylendanna. Track title - Online Now! & I Think Its The Way I Walk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices