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Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast
Your home of the Pittsburgh Penguins news and analysis. Hosted by Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat. New episodes EVERY week!
Episodes
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Reinforcements on the Way for Penguins
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to several Pittsburgh Penguins returning to practice this week and what their returns could mean…
Tip of the Ice-Burgh PodcastThe Penguins' OTHER 2025 First-Round Pick Deserves More Attention
The Penguins' 2025 first-round class has another name worth keeping an eye on! Nick Belsky highlights why Pittsburgh's OTHER first-round pick deserves more…
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Silovs Shining in First Chance as Penguins True Top Goalie
Arturs Silovs is making the most of his opportunity to prove he can be the Penguins’ true No. 1 goaltender. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Future Becoming the Present for Banged up Penguins
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky highlights several Penguins prospects who have recently emerged as offensive contributors at the NHL…
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BONUS | Pittsburgh Continues To Dominate on Home Ice
The Penguins are making the most of home-ice advantage, continuing to deliver strong performances in front of their fans. Nick Belsky looks at what's fueling…
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Latest on Ben Kindel, Bryan Rust Ahead of Penguins Homestand
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the latest updates on injured Penguins' injured forward Bryan Rust, and forward Ben Kindel. He…
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Penguins' Farm System Is Firing on All Cylinders
While the Penguins continue to struggle at the NHL level, their minor league teams are off to excellent starts in the AHL and ECHL. Check out our latest…
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Penguins Reportedly Shopping Veteran Forwards
The Pittsburgh Penguins may be open for business after a winless road trip. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Penguins’ Tough Start Raises Big Questions About the Rebuild
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat take a closer look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' difficult start to the 2026-27 season and…
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Who Should Play on Ben Kindel’s Wing? Finding the Penguins’ BEST Third Line
Ben Kindel could be a key piece of the Pittsburgh Penguins' third line, but who gives him the best chance to succeed? Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Penguins Must Fix Slumping Power Play To End Losing Stretch
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent power-play struggles and lays out how he would fix…
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What the Penguins MUST Get Right on This Road Trip
The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their first LONG road trip of the 2026-27 season tonight. Nick Belsky shares 4 things he wants to see during the Pens' four-game…
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The Penguins May Have Found Something Special in Net
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at how both Pittsburgh Penguins goaltenders have performed through the first six games…
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Why the Penguins Traded Filip Hallander
The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled the trigger on their first trade of the 2026-27 season. Nick discusses why Filip Hallander was sent to Edmonton, and why that…
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Defense Lapses Cost Penguins for Second Straight Game
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky examines the defensive lapses that have plagued the Pittsburgh Penguins in their last two games. He also…
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Breakout Penguins Look Ready for Another Leap This Year
Ben Kindel and Egor Chinakhov stepped up for the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, but they already appear to be taking their game to a new level to begin this…
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Penguins Protecting Rookie Goaltender To Begin Season
The Penguins are taking a cautious approach with rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov to begin the season. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Offensive Explosion Has Penguins Flying Out of the Gate
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky is joined by Jeff Taylor of the Fly Penguins Fly Podcast to react to the Pittsburgh Penguins' red-hot…
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Penguins Could Target BIG-NAME Defensemen in Trade Market
The NHL season is underway but trade season is still in full swing. Could the Penguins target one of the big defensemen who could be looking for a new home?…
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Sam Girard Taking Advantage of Fresh Start With Penguins
Sam Girard did not make the best first impression when he arrived in Pittsburgh last season, but a stellar camp and impressive opener has Girard set up for a…
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Penguins Depth Shines in Opening Night Blowout Against Flyers
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the Pittsburgh Penguins DOMINANT win to open the season against the Philadelphia Flyers. He…
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Pittsburgh Penguins 2026-27 Season Predictions
The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season begins TONIGHT! Nick Belsky is joined by Nick Horwat to unveil their official season predictions. Check out our latest…
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Penguins Defensive Future Is Coming Into Focus
They may not have made the roster out of training camp, but Harrison Brunicke and Owen Pickering appear ready to make a huge jump this season. Check out Kelsey…
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Penguins Roster Takes Shape Ahead of Final Cuts
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat take a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins roster as the team prepares for Monday’s…
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New Penguins Impress In Preseason Debuts
Several of the Pittsburgh Penguins' newest additions made an immediate impact in their first game with the team. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Should Penguins Fans Be Concerned About Arturs Silovs?
It was an ugly first impression for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs this preseason. How concerned should Pens fans be going into this season?…
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Injury Bug Catching Penguins Early in Preseason
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at the growing list of Pittsburgh Penguins injuries and which absences could carry…
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2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Bold Predictions
With the regular season just over a week away, Nick and Nick share their bold predictions for the Penguins 2026-27 season. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Surprise Top-Six Forward Emerging for Penguins
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat dive into the first line rushes from Pittsburgh Penguins training camp, including a…
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The Penguins Don’t Need To Rush Ben Kindel
Ben Kindel will eventually move into the 2nd Line center role for the Pittsburgh Penguins, just not yet. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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The Penguins May Have Found Another Gem In The NHL Draft
Did the Penguins just find ANOTHER stud goaltending prospect? Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Three Storylines To Watch as Penguins Training Camp Begins
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky highlights THREE major storylines to watch as Pittsburgh Penguins training camp gets underway in…
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Sidney Crosby Isn’t Done Chasing History
Sidney Crosby addressed his contract situation last week, and it sounds like he might be FAR from finished chasing NHL history. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Biggest Takeaways From Penguins Prospect Tournament... So Far
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat share their biggest takeaways from the Pittsburgh Penguins first two games at the Prospect…
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Penguins Forward Enters Training Camp in an Interesting Position
Ville Koivunen is NOT on the Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect tournament roster this weekend. What does that mean for him and other similar level players this…
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Which Penguins Are Ready To Shine at the Prospect Tournament?
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for this weekend's prospect tournament and…
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Dark Horse Candidate To Crack the Penguins’ Opening Night Roster
Pittsburgh Penguins training camp is just over a week away! Which player(s) enter camp as a dark horse to make the opening night roster? Check out our latest…
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Penguins Projected Lineup for Opening Night Against Flyers
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky predicts the Pittsburgh Penguins opening night roster for the 2026-27 season. He also discusses a pair of…
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Three Hellebuyck Landing Spots That Would Hurt the Penguins
Connor Hellebuyck has publicly reiterated his desire to be traded from the Winnipeg Jets. What are the worst possible landing spots for him if you're a fan of…
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The Penguins Will Have More 30-Goal Scorers Than You Think
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top goal-scoring candidates and predicts how many players could…
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Cale Makar Joins Expensive Offseason, Crosby Next?
The Pittsburgh Penguins hit a home run when they selected Ben Kindel 11th overall in the 2025 Draft, but for some reason the national media still views him as…
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Ben Kindel Continues To Be Disrespected By National Media
The Pittsburgh Penguins hit a home run when they selected Ben Kindel 11th overall in the 2025 Draft, but for some reason the national media still views him as…
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Penguins Back on the Ice Ahead of Training Camp
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken the ice! Well, some of them and Nick Belsky discusses a few players that have begun…
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How Did These Trades Go SO Wrong for the Penguins?
Jim Rutherford made plenty of great moves in Pittsburgh, but these two trades left one big question: How did they NOT work? Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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The Athletic’s Penguins Prospect Ranking Raises Some Eyebrows
The Athletic ranked the Penguins’ top prospects, and there are some VERY interesting takeaways. Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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Sidney Crosby Contract Extension Coming?
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh**, Nick Belsky reacts to a new report from The Athletic’s Josh Yohe on Sidney Crosby’s upcoming contract negotiations…
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The Penguins’ Biggest “What If” of the Crosby Era?
The Pittsburgh Penguins had the second-highest draft selection of the Sidney Crosby era in 2012, and wound up selecting defenseman Derrick Pouliot. But what…
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What’s Next for Penguins Top Defense Prospect?
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat preview an interesting upcoming season for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison…
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Should the Penguins Move On From Erik Karlsson?
On this segment of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at whether the Penguins should seriously consider trading Erik Karlsson—or if keeping…
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Where Does Filip Hallander Fit in the Penguins' Lineup?
Filip Hallander had his 2025-26 season cut short due to blood clot in his leg. What will his role be for the Penguins next season? Check out our latest…
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Best Role Players of the Sidney Crosby Era
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky unveils his ultimate "All-Teammate Teams" from the Sidney Crosby/Big Three era. He also breaks down the…
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Top Five Moments of Sidney Crosby’s Career
Sidney Crosby turns 39 today! To celebrate, Nick Belsky shares his list of the five biggest moments of Sidney Crosby's career. Tune in! Check out our latest…
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BREAKING | Penguins Sign Ville Koivunen To Shocking Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Ville Koivunen to an 8-year contract extension ($4 Million AAV). Nick Belsky shares his instant reactions to the…
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Biggest Challenge Facing Dan Muse Entering Year Two
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead to Year Two of Dan Muse and discusses the biggest challenge facing the Penguins head coach. He…
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One Move The Penguins Should Make Before Training Camp
Kyle Dubas has maintained his "brick by boring brick" approach this offseason, but the Penguins could still use one more move before training camp in…
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Mapping Out the Penguins’ Future at Center
The Pittsburgh Penguins have always been built around dynamic centers, but what's the plan going forward as Sidney Crosby enters his 22nd season. Check out our…
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Penguins Surprise Candidates for 2026-27 Season
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky and Nick Horwat discuss who they feel could step up and become a surprise performer for the Pittsburgh…
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Penguins Hint at Bigger Plans for 2026 Draft Pick
Did the Penguins hint at their plans to keep their 2026 2nd-round pick in North America for the upcoming season? Check out our latest episodes 👉…
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BREAKING | Penguins Sign Forward Tommy Novak to an Extension
On this BONUS episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the Pittsburgh Penguins signing forward Tommy Novak to a contract extension. He also…
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What Should Penguins Expect From Sergei Murashov?
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky looks ahead to Sergei Murashov's first full season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and explores what fans…