Episode 32: The Scoop with Ryan Bowness

Penguins Podcasts: The Scoop

Penguins Director of Pro Scouting, Ryan Bowness, joins Josh Getzoff in the latest episode of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics covered: -Ryan’s thoughts on his father Rick’s run to the Stanley Cup Final in the bubble as the interim Head Coach of the Dallas Stars. -Rick’s impact on Ryan getting involved in the game of hockey and creating a name for himself in the sport. -Growing up in Nova Scotia and summer hockey sessions against a young phenom named Sidney Crosby. -Ryan’s transition from hockey player to hockey ops and growing into roles in Atlanta and Winnipeg before joining the Penguins. -Working in the Penguins’ pro scouting department and the onus on him and his team to find productive players for Pittsburgh in the pro ranks. -The approach of the entire scouting staff in leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft. -How scouting potential fits for the Pittsburgh Penguins has changed in the time of a global pandemic.