Dan rants about the disappearing rookies, why “play the kids” isn’t that simple, the bizarre Tristan Broz demotion, when Rutger McGroarty finally arrives, and the three painful paths Kyle Dubas now faces after the Toronto woodshed beating. Zero fluff, all fire.
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Dan rants about the disappearing rookies, why “play the kids” isn’t that simple, the bizarre Tristan Broz demotion, when Rutger McGroarty finally arrives, and the three painful paths Kyle Dubas now faces after the Toronto woodshed beating. Zero fluff, all fire.
In this episode of No Pucks Given on Pittsburgh Hockey Now, hosts Dan Kingerski and Vince Comunale break down the Penguins' frustrating 1-point weekend against Toronto and New Jersey, including defensive lapses and blown leads. They discuss Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's elite starts at ages 37 and 39, Ryan Graves' strong return from the AHL, and Anthony Mantha's promising fit. Plus, updates on rookies like Harrison Brunicke, Sergei Murashov, Owen Pickering, Tristan Broz, and Ville Koivunen—debating call-ups, snubs, and the youth vs. wins dilemma.Recorded post-Sunday game ahead of the Sweden trip. Subscribe for weekly Penguins analysis!⏰ Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Crosby/Malkin Hot Starts3:00 Mantha's Impact8:00 Weekend Woes & Defensive Trends17:00 Rookie Spotlights28:00 Broz vs. Heinen Call-Up Debate38:00 Graves & Clifton Pairing45:00 Wrap-Up#PittsburghPenguins #NHL #PenguinsPodcast #SidneyCrosby #NHLNews #NHLHighlights
No Pucks Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast
Dan rants about the disappearing rookies, why “play the kids” isn’t that simple, the bizarre Tristan Broz demotion, when Rutger McGroarty finally arrives, and the three painful paths Kyle Dubas now faces after the Toronto woodshed beating. Zero fluff, all fire.
