BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Penguins hire Dan Muse as head coach!

The Penguins are back in action after the holiday break on Sunday, and it's a matchup of two teams who are struggling badly right now. Patrick Damp is flying solo today, and he begins the show by taking a look at the Penguins and Blackhawks matchup this Sunday. Both teams find themselves in the midst of a serious slide - the Penguins have lost 9 of 10 and Chicago has lost 8 of 9, and injuries appear to be a big reason for both clubs. How can the Penguins get back in the win column and add to Chicago's misery? Simple, play the kids! (0:00) Then, Harrison Brunicke and Will Horcoff are heading to the World Junior Championships this week, and for both of the Penguins' prospects, it presents a huge opportunity. Brunicke, an alternate captain for Team Canada, can get himself back on track with a good showing on Canada's blue line, and Horcoff, with Team USA, can continue his meteoric rise in 2025. (12:35) Finally, it's Fan Take Friday, and Patrick reacts to your hot takes, answers your questions, and gives his Penguins-specific Christmas wishlist! (24:40) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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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Despite playing a mostly solid game, the Penguins' defensive issues once again caused them to drop a game against Toronto. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Penguins played a pretty solid game and were likely the better team throughout, but defensive miscues in the worst moments caused them to head into the break with another loss, making it their ninth loss in 10 games. (0:00) While the loss stings, it wasn't all negative. Rutger McGroarty played maybe his finest game in a Penguins uniform, and the Kid Line continued to put together another very good effort. Justin Brazeau, despite having a goal taken off the board, still put in a solid performance and appears to be on the verge of a breakout. (13:39) Finally, it's Wednesday once again, and that means it's time to hand out our MVP of the week in Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (26:11) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Des 30min

The Penguins will play their final game before the Christmas break and have a chance to take advantage of a struggling Maple Leafs team. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and trying to answer the million-dollar question about them: What is wrong with them this season? The usual suspects are producing for the Leafs, including William Nylander, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews, but a lack of depth and poor special teams play have been their undoing. (0:00) Then, it's time to put the focus on the Penguins for this matinee game against the Leafs. First and foremost, it's time for Stuart Skinner to have his first moment as a Penguins' goalie. While he doesn't need to steal the game against the Leafs, a solid start would go a long way. The special teams also need to be special against this Leafs power play. (13:30) Finally, with Patrick flying solo, he takes a look at all the milestones ahead for Sidney Crosby after he passed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' franchise leader in points. (26:09)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Des 35min

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and an assist to officially pass Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leader in points! Patrick and Hunter recap Sidney Crosby's two-point first period, giving him sole possession of the top spot as the franchise leader in career points! They talk about the goal, the assist, what Sidney Crosby means to the franchise and the game as a whole, and how that effort helped the Penguins break their eight-game losing skid. (0:00) Then, they recap the weekend split with the Montreal Canadiens, and while Saturday's 4-0 shutout loss wasn't their best effort, it helped set the stage for them to break the losing streak just 24 hours later. They discuss the Penguins FINALLY getting a win in the shootout and what was also one of the more complete games by the Penguins this season. (13:45) To close out the show, they get you ready for the rest of the week as the Penguins will play the Toronto Maple Leafs before the break and then head to Chicago after the break. (27:01) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Des 33min

The Penguins' losing streak has reached seven games after a dud against the Ottawa Senators, so how can they bounce back? Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping a 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, where bad luck met bad effort, making the Penguins' losing streak hit seven games. They go over a couple of bad calls that went against the Penguins, but the blame lies more with a lack of jump right from the opening faceoff. Can they fix this? How, and who has to step up? (0:00) They'll get the chance to bounce back this weekend as they have the Montreal Canadiens in a home-and-home series, starting Saturday in Montreal and then Sunday in Pittsburgh. With Montreal's young talent, what can the Penguins do to slow them down and get back into the win column? (15:59). Finally, Fan Take Friday returns, and with the Penguins in a losing stretch, there's a lot to get to, including if they should just tear it down and tank, if Kyle Dubas's plan is working, and so much more. (26:30)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Des 39min

The Penguins are traveling with the dads this weekend and they’ll start the annual dad’s trip in Ottawa! Hunter and Patrick first take a look at the Ottawa Senators, a truly confusing team that looks like they should be better than they are, but are struggling as of late (1:40). They discuss why, who to watch, and what’s been the cause behind the Sens’ struggles. Then, they give their keys to victory for the Penguins (11:00), who needs to step up, some ideas to kick-start the power play, and more! Finally, with the news of the Hoffmann Family purchasing the Penguins, they lay out a couple of ideas of how the new owners can endear themselves to Pittsburgh. (22:30).Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Des 32min

The long-awaited sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins has happened, as Fenway Sports Group has reportedly sold the team to the Hoffmann Family. Patrick and Hunter begin the show with their reaction to the reported $1.75 billion sale of the Penguins from FSG to the Hoffmann Family, what it could mean for the organization, and a look back at Fenway Sports Group's ownership of the team over the past couple of years. (0:00) Then, the Penguins were thoroughly dominated by Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. They discuss what went wrong, how the Penguins can bounce back from their six-game losing streak, and what could come next. (12:06) Finally, despite a nightmare of a week, we're not skipping Warrior Helmet Wednesday! They hand out their MVPs of the week. (24:27)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Des 30min

The Penguins will get a chance to bounce back from a disappointing weekend, and it’ll be against their old friend. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the lineup changes ahead of tonight’s game against the Edmonton Oilers (1:30), where Brett Kulak will slot in, and how Stuart Skinner is going right into the fire after the trade. Then, they take a look at the Oilers’ roster and how, as always, it’s Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl (12:45), and everyone else. Finally, the Penguins will head to Canada for a couple of games after tonight. They get you set for the rest of the week! (25:30)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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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