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No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now delivers the inside scoops and analysis a few times per week on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Locker room interviews, expert analysis and whatever else we can scrape together.
Episodes
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Penguins Trade Values: What Rakell and Rust Could Fetch, and the Cash Budget Debate
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now recorded this right after Wednesday’s practice at the UPMC Lemieux Complex, with about 45 minutes of locker room…
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No Pucks Given: The Penguins’ Road Trip Fallout & Rebuild Reality
Dan Kingerski dives deep into the fallout from the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent road trip and breaks down the critical issues surrounding the team. From Ben…
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Penguins Roster Crunch After Caleb Jones Trade
The Penguins made their second trade in a week, sending Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to the Buffalo Sabres for left-shot defenseman Ryan Johnson. Dan…
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NPG 71: State of the Penguins: Opening Night Lineup, Letang's Decline and a "Weird Spot"
The Penguins are days from opening night after a short camp, and Dan Kingerski says most roster decisions were made before anyone could force their way in. He…
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Penguins Offseason Grades: Split Decision on Dubas, Plus the Final Ask Dan Anything Before the August Break
Dan Kingerski closes out the season with Penguins offseason grades for Kyle Dubas — landing on a split decision between a D and a strong B depending on what…
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Penguins Rebuild Timeline: Why 2029 Is the Realistic Target
Dan Kingerski breaks down where the Pittsburgh Penguins rebuild actually stands — and why the realistic timeline for this youth movement to take hold runs to…
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Penguins Trades That Make Sense: What's Next?
On this episode of No Pucks Given, Dan Kingerski breaks down whether Kyle Dubas's Penguins rebuild plan has gone sideways — and argues it hasn't, walking…
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[FULL EPISODE] Resetting the Penguins Trade Board: Top Targets and Second-Chance Options
Host Dan Kingerski analyzes the evolving trade landscape for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This episode breaks down top-tier targets like Jason Robertson and…
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Resetting the Penguins Trade Board
Host Dan Kingerski analyzes the shifting NHL landscape, evaluating high-profile targets like Jason Robertson and potential trade packages involving Alex…
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Second-Chance Targets and Q&A
Dan explores reclamation projects such as Shane Wright and Kirby Dach, followed by a live Q&A addressing roster imbalances and debunking rumors.
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Penguins Free Agency Recap: Nick Robertson Trade, TVR Bust & Kuzmenko Gamble | No Pucks Given
Dan Kingerski breaks down a chaotic day one of NHL free agency for the Pittsburgh Penguins, live from the UPMC Lemieux Complex. Kyle Dubas grabbed Nick…
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Latest on Penguins Free Agency Strategy & News on Pittsburgh Prospects
Dan's back and boy does he have some thoughts on the Penguins' free agency strategy, the status of various prospects and what Kyle Dubas might be thinking.
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Penguins Free Agency Q&A with Dan Kingerski
Dan fields ALL of your Pittsburgh Penguins questions including free agency, trades and prospect updates.
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[FULL EPISODE] NHL Chaos Unleashed: Penguins Pivot Amid Trade Frenzy
A wave of high-stakes trades has upended the NHL market, forcing the Pittsburgh Penguins to reconsider their aggressive off-season plans. With established…
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The Trade Market Chaos and Penguins' Pivot
This segment examines the "insane" flurry of NHL trades that occurred recently and how high market prices for impact players have forced Kyle Dubas and the…
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Penguins Live Chat and League-Wide Developments
In this interactive segment, Dan addresses fan questions while providing updates on NHL expansion rumors involving Texas, team news such as the pre-season…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Draft Prep, Nurse Trade Talk, and Why Kyle Dubas Won't Be Salary Dumping
With the NHL Draft nine days away, Dan Kingerski breaks down three under-the-radar prospects the Penguins could target with picks 22, 39, and 54 — including a…
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[FULL EPISODE] Penguins Live Chat: Back from WBS, Debating Offseason Strategy.
This episode of the "No Pucks Given" podcast features Dan Kingerski discussing the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins following the conclusion of the…
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The Prospect Report Card & The Dubas Conundrum
This segment provides a detailed performance evaluation and grading of five key prospects from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Rutter McGroarty, Owen…
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Penguins Live Chat & Offseason Q&A
Transitioning to a live-audience format, this segment addresses fan questions about potential roster moves, including the future of Erik Karlsson and the…
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Penguins Strategy: Rebuilding, Trades, and Prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins are at a critical juncture as they navigate the complexities of a "sustainable rebuild" while managing an aging veteran core. General…
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[FULL EPISODE] No Pucks Given Ep. 62: Malkin, Penguins Trade Targets & More
In this episode of No Pucks Given, the discussion centers on the Pittsburgh Penguins' early off-season strategies as the NHL's "silly season" begins. The…
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The Malkin Evolution and Youth Integration
Dan details the significance of Evgeni Malkin’s new contract and how his role must adapt to accommodate the Penguins' emerging prospects.
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Reclamation Projects and Veteran Trade Values
Dan looks at trade targets from across the league and assesses the realistic return for current Penguins veterans.
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No Pucks Given Ep61: Digesting Amazing Dubas Presser & Trade Talk or Penguins Chat: Digesting Amazing Dubas Presser & Trade Talk
Dan's back and has a lot to say after Tuesday's press conference, takes your questions on everything Pittsburgh Penguins under the sun.
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Kyle Dubas Sends Not Subtle Message to Star Players
We dissect Tuesday's presser with Kyle Dubas.
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Dan Answers Your Questions on Dubas Presser
Dan goes to the FANS live with chat, answering all of your questions.
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[FULL EPISODE] No Pucks Given Ep60: Penguins Free Agents, Prospects, and Decisions
Dan Kingerski breaks down the Penguins' early offseason — the Ryan Shea contract mystery, the Malkin holding pattern, and which UFAs are heading for the door…
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Penguins Offseason Opens + Nick Hart on the WBS Prospect Pipeline
Dan digs into the Ryan Shea contract mystery and the UFAs not named Malkin, then Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play-by-play voice Nick Hart joins to break…
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Big Three Grades and Why Dubas Can't Run It Back
Dan pulls on the thread of calling prospects up too early, hands out letter grades to Crosby, Malkin, and Letang, and explains why running the roster back next…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastWhy Re-Signing Evgeni Malkin Hurts the Penguins Rebuild | No Pucks Given
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now goes live from the historic Hershey Sports Arena — the building where Wilt Chamberlain dropped 100 — to dismantle the…
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[FULL EPISODE] No Pucks Given: Locker Room Cleanout — Is Geno Gone?
Dan Kingerski talks Penguins locker room cleanout day, and the bombshell is Evgeni Malkin flatly admitting he'd play elsewhere if Kyle Dubas doesn't bring him…
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Malkin Bombshell & the Case for Turning the Page
Dan replays Malkin's exit-day comments and walks through the season-long progression of statements that, in his read, point to Geno being gone.
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Goalies, Free Agents & a Tip of the Cap to Muse
Why a Skinner-Murashov tandem makes more sense than running it back, plus Shay's likely extension, the Matthews/Peterson fantasy, and the stalled ownership…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPenguins Still Alive: The Momentum Swing + Game 6 Preview | No Pucks Given Ep. 59
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now and Will James of Philly Hockey Now break down the Penguins' stunning 3-2 comeback win in Game 5 — including Kris…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastGame 5 Momentum Switch: Chaos, Fluky Goals & the Penguins' Comeback
Dan and Will dissect how Pittsburgh survived a game they arguably should have lost — Letang's wild bouncing goal, Mantha's speed, Vladar's rough night, and the…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastGame 6 Preview: Momentum, Momentum, Momentum
With the series shifting to Philly, the guys weigh goalie fatigue, young players under pressure, penalty-calling controversies, and what playoff hockey…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPenguins vs. Flyers: Anger, Doom, and a Prayer for a Game 4 Miracle
The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves pushed to the brink, trailing 3-0 in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Following a…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Penguins Playoff Matchups | What Muse Got Right | No Pucks Given Ep. 57
Dan Kingerski breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff push with two games left, analyzing potential first-round matchups against Columbus and…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPlayoff Positioning & the Islanders Coaching Chaos
Dan breaks down the Penguins' magic number, sizes up potential matchups with Columbus and Philadelphia, and reacts to the stunning mid-season firing of Patrick…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastThe Goalie Debate: Silovs vs. Murashov
Dan defends his reporting on the Penguins' goaltending situation, explains why Dubas won't rush Murashov, and floats the dream scenario of the Russian prospect…
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Penguins Playoff Charge: Magic Number, Bracket Scenarios & The Letang-Girard Question | No Pucks Given Ep. 56
Dan Kingerski goes solo for a live chat-driven deep dive as the Pittsburgh Penguins sit just 10 points from a playoff berth with 7 games to play. Dan breaks…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast[FULL EPISODE] No Pucks Given Ep. 55: Playoff Crush Edition
Dan Kingerski reports live from New York City ahead of a massive Monday night showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders. With nine…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastKarlsson Is Carrying the Penguins and It's Historic
Dan and Vince break down Karlsson's Norris Trophy-level surge, why it's the best stretch by a Penguins defenseman in 36 years, and what it means with Crosby…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastDo the Penguins Make the Playoffs? The Honest Answer
Nine games left, a chaotic wild card race, a goaltending question mark, and a secondary scoring problem — Dan and Vince lay out what Pittsburgh needs to get in…
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[FULL EPISODE] Penguins Chat: The Playoff Battle and Pandora's Box
We're back, taking your questions with an in-depth, expert analysis of the Pittsburgh Penguins as they navigate the critical final stretch of their season…
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Penguins Roster Analysis and League Officiating Issues
Join Dan as he takes questions on the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins roster, the issue with the NHL officiating, and how the team suffered due to officiating…
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Veteran Contracts and Organizational Future
Dan takes questions on the Penguins veterans and their contracts plus what the organizational future may look like.
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Pittsburgh Penguins Defense Struggles & Karlsson's Inspired Play | No Pucks Given Ep. 54
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now breaks down a critical stretch run for the Pittsburgh Penguins after a split weekend — a gutsy shootout win over…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastErik Karlsson Is Carrying This Team — But the Letang-Girard Pairing Is a Disaster
Dan Kingerski recaps a split weekend for the Penguins — a shootout win over Winnipeg and a shellacking from Carolina — then opens on a positive note with Erik…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastBreakouts Are Broken, Forwards Are Frozen & the Penguins' Playoff Push Is on the Brink
Dan digs into the nuts and bolts of why Carolina's four-man forecheck exposed the Letang-Girard pairing so badly, and why the Penguins' entire offensive system…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPittsburgh Penguins Playoff Chase: Malkin Return, Mantha Contract Future, and Koivunen's NHL Roster Spot Debated | No Pucks Given Ep. 53
Dan Kingerski goes solo on Episode 53 of No Pucks Given, breaking down the Pittsburgh Penguins' fading playoff margin, what happens to the roster when Evgeni…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPenguins Playoff Survival Mode Engaged!
Roster moves when Crosby and Malkin return, the Koivunen vs. Hayes debate, playoff math, and a crumbling defensive corps.
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastMantha, Malkin, and the Rebuild Reality
Anthony Mantha's free agent future, whether Dubas wants Malkin back, and what the Penguins' roster needs to look like next season.
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPenguins' 5-Game Gauntlet, Dubas Stands Pat & The Malkin Contract Reckoning
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now breaks down the Penguins' brutal five-game road trip against Carolina, Vegas, Utah, and Colorado — and why Sunday's…
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Penguins Playoff Math, Deadline Moves & the Malkin Question
Dan Kingerski flies solo on Episode 51 of No Pucks Given, breaking down the Penguins' surging playoff odds, floating some trade deadline names worth watching…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastTRADE SPECIAL: Kulak's Gone, Girard's Here — What Does It Mean?
The Penguins just pulled the trigger on a deadline deal, sending Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-rounder. Dan Kingerski breaks it…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Team USA Wins Gold & Penguins Trade Deadline: What Happens Now?
Dan Kingerski and Vince Comunale break down one of the best days in recent hockey memory — Team USA's Olympic gold medal win over Canada — then pivot to what's…
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastTeam USA Olympic Gold
Jack Hughes, Hellebuyck's legacy, and why Canada wins that game nine out of ten times — but not today.
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins PodcastPenguins Trade Deadline
Crosby's status, Mantha's value, and which UFAs get moved before the buzzer.