No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast
By Pittsburgh Hockey Now
Categories: Sports, Hockey
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.
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Recent episodes
- Why Dan Muse Isn’t the Problem With This Penguins Team
Dan Kingerski says the Penguins' problem is the roster Kyle Dubas built, not the coach. In this live-chat edition of No Pucks Given, Dan explains why Dan Muse can't fix a team with no puck retrievers, what the Andre Kuzmenko and Declan Carlile situations mean for the lineup, and why the theory…
- 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 conversations behind it. He covers the roster moves coming, what veterans are worth on the trade market, the new lines, and the internal cash…
- 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 Kindel's medical episode off the ice to the team’s glaring structural and defensive struggles on it, Dan diagnoses what’s going wrong and why…
- 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 Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now opens with what the move says about how Kyle Dubas is rebuilding the blue line, then gets into the bigger…
- 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 walks through his projected lineup, from the locks to the waiver-bubble battle between Hendrix Lapierre, Filip Hallander, Elmer Soderblom…
- 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 the front office's actual goal was. He breaks down the Anthony Mantha-to-Kuzmenko downgrade, the righty-heavy defense problem with Van…
- 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 2029 or 2030, not next season.Jason Robertson signing a one-year, $12 million deal in Dallas takes him off the board, and Dan explains why…
- 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 through why the front office hasn't landed a Jason Robertson-caliber star yet and why that's actually on schedule. Dan digs into the prospect…
- [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 explores "second-chance" reclamation projects such as Shane Wright and Kirby Dach. Kingerski also discusses potential salary cap-clearing moves…
- 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 Nikishin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
- 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 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 Robertson from Toronto for a fourth-round pick, then turned around and stacked the right side of the blue line with Trevor van Riemsdyk and Caden…
- 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Penguins Free Agency Q&A with Dan Kingerski
Dan fields ALL of your Pittsburgh Penguins questions including free agency, trades and prospect updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- [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 stars commanding unprecedented returns, the Penguins are reportedly shifting their strategy toward draft movement and a potential youth…
- 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 Penguins to pivot toward a youth-focused strategy and move up in the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
- 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 schedule, and potential trade scenarios involving players like Alexander Nikishin or Ricard Rakell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
- [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 "wrecking ball" center from Quebec and a defensive-minded Finn who held his own in the SM-liiga at 18. Dan also updates the trade board…
- [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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins' season. The host provides detailed report cards for key prospects after spending several days in Wilkes-Barre…
- 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 Pickering, Tristan Broz, Harrison Brunicke, and Ville Koivunen. The discussion centers on their recent AHL playoff experience and their…
- 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 possibility of using salary cap space to acquire assets. Dan also explores the current "gap" between the Penguins and Stanley Cup contention…
- 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 Manager Kyle Dubis faces the challenge of balancing immediate competitiveness with the need to integrate younger talent and potentially move…
- [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 program explores the implications of Evgeni Malkin’s recent re-signing and his projected "evolving role" within a team increasingly focused on…
- 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Reclamation Projects and Veteran Trade Values
Dan looks at trade targets from across the league and assesses the realistic return for current Penguins veterans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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