It's the last episode of the offseason before we jump into training camp and the preseason, so let's talk prospects! Hunter and Patrick begin Fan Take Friday discussing which prospects they're most excited for this year, excluding some of the most obvious ones we'll see in the NHL. They discuss Bill Zonnon, Tanner Howe, and more! Then, with the hype behind Gavin McKenna and the 2026 NHL Draft, if the Penguins don't get McKenna, who would be a good consolation prize? Finally, they talk about everyone's favorite former NHL broadcaster, Pierre McGuire, thanks to a very entertaining question.

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A potential agreement between the NHL and the junior leagues this coming season could be a big break for one of the Penguins' top prospects! Patrick and Hunter take today's episode to talk about a lot of CBA changes that are being implemented this season. They begin the show discussing a reported deal between the NHL and the junior leagues that is in the works, which would allow teams to loan one 19-year-old to the American Hockey League. For the Penguins, this could mean getting Harrison Brunicke out of juniors and into the professional game full-time, but would that be the correct move for him and his development? Then, the dive into another aspect of the CBA that will go into place this year regarding salary retention. How will this new rule affect the Penguins' potential trading defenseman Erik Karlsson? Finally, in 2026-27, the NHL season will begin in late September and end by mid-June. They discuss why this is a good idea and what it means for the growth of the sport.

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Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Penguins could be trading for the contract of a legendary goalie, but does it make sense? Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the rumors that the Penguins are interested in trading for the final year of Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price's contract. They talk about whether it makes sense for the Penguins to trade for a $10.5 million deal that they would immediately place on LTIR, what the Habs would have to include, and if they're even the leading candidate to make the trade. Then, outdoor hockey is coming back to Pennsylvania in 2026 when the Penn State hockey program will play two games at Beaver Stadium. Does this mean the Penguins and Flyers will finally play the long-rumored Winter Classic at Penn State? Finally, 26 years ago, Mario Lemieux saved the Penguins once again when he purchased the team from Howard Baldwin. They look back at Lemieux's purchase of the franchise.

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Today, we finish our Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s with the five best players of the last 25 years! Hunter and Patrick take the first two segments to finish the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s to discuss the best players of the last 25 years. They discuss how coming out of retirement, Mario Lemieux didn’t miss a beat, Marc-Andre Fleury was the first piece of this golden age of Penguins hockey, how Kris Letang has made his mark as the best defenseman in franchise history, and of course, how Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby have made their marks as not just two of the best Penguins, but two of the best in history. Finally, Fan Take Friday is back, and they talk about injuries, expectations, and some of the more underappreciated lines in Penguins’ history.

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For the first time since 2013, the Penguins Hall of Fame is back, and over the next three years, 10 new members will be inducted! Patrick and Hunter start the show discussing the news that the Penguins will be bringing back the team hall of fame, and players such as Tom Barrasso, Ron Francis, Scotty Bowman, and Jaromir Jagr will all be inducted and honored over the next three years. Then, the NHL's national TV schedule was released on Wednesday, and the Penguins remain a big-time draw for national audiences. The Penguins will play 16 games on national TV this year, and a lot of them will be big-time rivalries with games against the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers. Finally, the Penguins hired Evan McFeeters as their Roving Minor League Coach, they break down what this means for the rebuild and what his role will be in the organization.

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While the Penguins aren’t expected to be good this season, they could at least be the fun kind of bad? Hunter and Patrick start the show by taking a look at the potential forward group for this upcoming season and how the Penguins could be the fun kind of bad - losing but scoring a lot of goals in the process. Then, they take a look at the organizational depth in net and what they expect to happen between Arturs Silovs, Joel Blomqvist, and Sergei Murashov over the next couple of years. Finally, The Athletic released its front office confidence rankings, and for Kyle Dubas, the disparity between Pittsburgh and the general public could not be more different.

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Since the year 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won three Stanley Cup championships, and we're naming some players who helped them win those titles! Patrick and Hunter continue the Locked On Penguins Top 25 of the 2000s on today's episode, and this edition features six players who helped the Penguins win three Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017. They remember the veteran leadership provided by Billy Guerin and Sergei Gonchar in 2009, Max Talbot's heroics in game seven in 2009, Matt Murray's generational run in 2016 and 2017, Jake Guentzel's introduction to the hockey world, and of course, the K in the HBK Line, Phil Kessel! Finally, it's a Thursday edition of Fan Take Friday, where they get your thoughts on prospects, the rebuilding process, and more!

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As the saga of the Penguins’ ownership continues, another name has emerged as a potential buyer of the team. Hunter and Patrick dive into the reports that the Hoffmann Family has been linked to the team as a possible buyer from Fenway Sports Group. They look at the reported cost, what the Hoffmann Family owns, including the ECHL’s Florida Everglades, and what it could mean for the team’s future. Then, Penguins’ forward Bryan Rust has been extended an invite to Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp, but does he have a shot at making the roster? Finally, to close out the show, changes are coming to the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast booth, they share their thoughts on who will call games this season.

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