Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Hunter Hodies, Locked On Podcast Network, patrick damp

Locked On Penguins podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Hunter Hodies, a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s The Spun, and Patrick Damp, a former player, digital producer at KDKA-TV News, and author of the Penguins Perspectives column on KDKA.com, the Locked On Penguins podcast provides your daily Penguins fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pens franchise and their five Stanley Cups. Locked On Penguins takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Penguins locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Penguins podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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21 episodes
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Yesterday · 30 min
Making sense of Ville Koivunen's EIGHT YEAR contract with the Penguins
The Penguins signed forward Ville Koivunen to an 8-year, $4 million per season contract on Thursday, and the only question is...why?
Monday · 30 min
Tommy Novak EXTENDED for three years! Is it a worthwhile deal?
The Penguins signed center Tommy Novak to a three-year extension this past weekend, but is the deal worth it? Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the three-year, $4.65 million/year extension for Tommy Novak.
July 31 · 30 min
Remembering Evgeni Malkin's BEST MOMENTS on his 40th birthday!
Evgeni Malkin is 40 years old today, so we're telling the story of how he became a Penguin and remembering his best moments!
July 29 · 26 min
Can Penguins’ prospect Owen Pickering FINALLY break through?
It’s another big year for Penguins’ 2022 first-round pick Owen Pickering, but this time, he actually has an opening. Hunter and Patrick begin the Wednesday edition of Locked On Penguins by discussing 2022 first-round pick defenseman Owen Pickering.
July 27 · 28 min
Who STEPS UP for the Penguins in 2026-27?
The Penguins were able to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to several depth players stepping up in 2025-26, so who will do that this year?
July 24 · 32 min
How will Ben Kindel play for the Penguins in year 2?
After a sensational rookie campaign, how will forward Ben Kindel follow it up in his sophomore season? Hunter and Patrick begin the show with a question in a full Fan Take Friday episode!
July 22 · 32 min
Jason Robertson RE-UPS in Dallas, what's next for the Penguins?
Jason Robertson officially re-signed with the Dallas Stars on a one-year deal, so who will the Penguins' next target be this summer?
July 20 · 30 min
Breaking down the Penguins TOP 5 prospects!
The Penguins have several players hoping to make the jump to full-time NHL action this season, but who has the highest ceiling? Hunter and Patrick begin the Monday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast by rounding out their top 10 prospect ranking.
July 17 · 36 min
Penguins have a NEW ECHL affiliate, breaking with the Nailers
The Penguins made it official this week - the Wheeling Nailers are no longer the team's ECHL affiliate, and they now join up with the Florida Everblades.
July 15 · 33 min
The Penguins are heading to PHILLY to start the 2026-27 season!
As we wait for the release of the complete 2026-27 NHL schedule, we do know how it will begin for the Penguins...in Philadelphia.
July 14 · 27 min
Penguins SIGN Nick Robertson AND hire a new front office member!
The Penguins have made some moves to start this week, including settling on a contract with an RFA and adding to their front office. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the two-year deal the Penguins have signed forward Nick Robertson to.
July 10 · 37 min
Looking at the Penguins goaltending TANDEM for the 2026-27 season!
The Penguins will have two young goalies when the 2026-27 season begins, so what are the expectations for both of them?
July 8 · 29 min
Will the Penguins be featured on NHL’s opening night?
We’re about a week away from the 2026-27 NHL schedule release, and rumors are that the Penguins will be center stage! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing the departure of one of the Penguins’ front-office staff members, Vukie Mpfou.
July 6 · 31 min
Penguins RE-SIGN Egor Chinakhov and other restricted free agents!
Kyle Dubas had himself a busy weekend, getting several players signed for the 2026-27 season, including Egor Chinakhov!
July 3 · 36 min
Penguins’ Development Camp WRAP UP show!
The Penguins wrapped up development camp on Friday, and some prospects stood out during the multi-day camp! Hunter and Patrick close out the week by giving their thoughts on the Penguins’ development camp.
July 2 · 29 min
Who has left the Penguins in free agency?
The Penguins had plenty of free agents heading into July 1, so did any of them stay? Hunter and Patrick start the Thursday edition of Locked On Penguins discussing the Penguins’ UFAs who did not re-sign with the team, whether they fit where they’re going, and whether the Penguins could’ve matched the deals they got.
July 1 · 34 min
Penguins acquire NICK ROBERTSON and make other depth moves!
The Penguins got NICK Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday and made a few depth free agency signings!
June 30 · 31 min
Penguins make a FASCINATING trade with Vegas!
Kyle Dubas has suddenly become active in the trade market this week, and after trading Parker Wotherspoon, who plays defense, what is next?
June 29 · 34 min
Penguins STUN the NHL and draft the Ruck twins!
The Penguins became the team that stood up and drafted the identical twins in the 2026 NHL Draft! Hunter and Patrick start the show talking about the Penguins’ first two picks in the draft, Liam and Markus Ruck, a set of identical twins who lit up the WHL this past season.
June 27 · 2 min
BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Penguins Select Liam Ruck 22nd Overall | More YOUTH In Pittsburgh
With the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins select Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers