Best Patrick damp Podcasts (2024)

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Who stood out this week at Penguins Development Camp? 29:09

19h ago29:09

29:09

The Pittsburgh Penguins development camp is officially in the books and it's time to see who stood out. Hunter and Patrick discuss the top performers of the camp and how Sergei Murashov was going off during the tournament on Wednesday. They also discuss how Brayden Yager and Owen Pickering played, plus where Murashov could play next season if he si…

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Kyle Dubas makes a HUGE hire for the Penguins front office 27:19

15h ago27:19

27:19

Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas announced the hiring of Wes Clark on Tuesday - a huge get for the front office. On this edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick and Hunter discuss what this means for the organization moving forward, how it will impact the draft, and if this says something about the Maple Leafs front off…

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby close to signing an extension 28:27

1d ago28:27

28:27

On Monday morning, we learned that the Pittsburgh Penguins and captain Sidney Crosby are reportedly close to finalizing an extension that would keep him in Pittsburgh for the remainder of his career. Hunter and Patrick discuss why this is good business for the franchise, what it means for the rest of his career, and how they could take one last run…

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Figuring out Kevin Hayes's fit on the Penguins with Haley Taylor Simon! 28:47

5d ago28:47

28:47

On a special crossover edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick and Hunter are joined by Haley Taylor Simon to discuss how Kevin Hayes will fit into the Penguins lineup this upcoming season. Haley shares what she's seen from Kevin Hayes over the past few seasons, what he brings to the table, and more. Then, they give Haley their thoughts …

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The Penguins signed Aho...no, the other one! 30:02

6d ago30:02

30:02

The Pittsburgh Penguins made another signing on Tuesday in defenseman Sebastian Aho, and no he's not the one from the Carolina Hurricanes. They got the depth defender from the Islanders and Hunter and Patrick discuss what he brings to the Penguins and how there's a sudden logjam on defense. Will he be able to carve out a full-time role for himself?…

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Could the Penguins look to add Vladimir Tarasenko? 31:01

8d ago31:01

31:01

After a day of going bargain shopping in free agency, the Penguins are reportedly looking to make somewhat of a splash by adding Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko in free agency. Patrick and Hunter discuss what it would take to get him out of Florida should they not re-sign him, where he would fit, and if this is even a smart move by Kyle Dub…

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Penguins go bargain shopping to open free agency, but were they smart moves? 36:15

10d ago36:15

36:15

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins were active on July 1st, but it wasn't for any kind of big game hunting. To start today's show, Hunter and Patrick discuss the team announcing the signings of defenseman Matt Grezlcyk and forward Anthony Beauvillier. They start with the former and analyze what the Penguins are getting in him. Is there a chance…

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BONUS EDITION: Thoughts & analysis on the Penguins trading for Kevin Hayes! 14:21

12d ago14:21

14:21

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Kevin Hayes and a second-round pick from the St. Louis Blues for virtually...nothing! Well, almost nothing. On this bonus show, Hunter and Patrick discuss if this is a good move by Kyle Dubas and analyze the impact that Hayes will have on this roster. They also look at what could come next and what this move tells u…

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The Penguins don't own a first round pick, so what now? 32:52

11d ago32:52

32:52

Hunter returns from his Locked On Penguins vacation and is back with Patrick talking about the start of silly season in the NHL! In the first segment, Hunter breaks down his draft board for the Penguins and who he sees them taking with their quick picks in round two. Then, they discuss how the NHL really dropped the ball in making it known that the…

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Helping the Penguins find some second round gems with Jesse Marshall! 34:40

12d ago34:40

34:40

It's another mini-Dying Alive reunion on Locked On Penguins as Jesse Marshall joins Patrick Damp to talk about Jesse's prospect mixtape! The boys discuss some of the names on Jesse's prospect video including John Mustard, Luke Misa, and Sam O'Reilly. Jesse gives his thoughts on what makes these players possible steals for the Penguins in the second…

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Scouting some potential Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks with Taylor Haase! 35:00

13d ago35:00

35:00

The NHL Draft comes to The Sphere in Las Vegas and on this edition of Locked On Penguins, Taylor Haase joins Patrick Damp from Vegas to discuss some potential picks the Penguins could make! While the Penguins do not currently own a first-round pick, they do still have six picks to make this weekend. Patrick and Taylor discuss some of the prospects …

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A crucial offseason for the Penguins begins and Josh Yohe joins to discuss! 37:04

15d ago37:04

37:04

With the Stanley Cup finally awarded, a very important offseason begins for the Pittsburgh Penguins and The Athletic's Josh Yohe joins Patrick Damp to discuss what Kyle Dubas needs to do. First, Patrick and Josh discuss if trading Tristan Jarry might be in the cards after the unexpected signing of Alex Nedeljkovic. They also touch on some other tra…

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The Penguins could trade Tristan Jarry, but is it worth it? 33:24

16d ago33:24

33:24

After re-signing backup goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, speculation on the status of Tristan Jarry has begun. Is a trade worth it, what would the return be, and what could the Penguins expect? In this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss how goaltending trades are often underwhelming, not the greatest bet, and what we could see if Jarry is dealt this o…

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The Penguins have re-signed Alex Nedeljkovic, leaving us with more questions 30:47

18d ago30:47

30:47

The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised everyone by re-signing Alex Nedeljkovic on Thursday and that's where Hunter and Patrick start Friday's show. They dive into what this means for the goaltending this upcoming season and how the Penguins need to utilize Nedeljkovic. They also dive into how they have more questions than answers right now with this pos…

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The Penguins need a third line center, there's one available via trade! 32:48

21d ago32:48

32:48

It's not a secret the Penguins are looking to upgrade their third-line center position and there's one in Colorado who is available via a trade. Patrick and Hunter discuss how Kyle Dubas could acquire a player like Ross Colton and reinvigorate the team's center depth. Next, with teams like New Jersey and Washington making big moves, the Metropolita…

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Is the Markstrom return similar value that the Penguins would get back for Jarry? 32:21

22d ago32:21

32:21

The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped some news on Wednesday as Kirk MacDonald has been hired to be the new head coach in Wilkes Barre. Hunter and Patrick start the show by discussing the new bench boss and what he brings to the table. They also look at how this is a hire that doesn't appear to have any ties to Dubas or Spezza and how he's been successfu…

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Another day, another trade proposal for the Pittsburgh Penguins 31:06

23d ago31:06

31:06

Could the Penguins give the Calgary Flames a call for forward Andrew Mangiapane? Patrick and Hunter discuss a new report linking the Penguins to Mangiapane. They look into what a trade would cost, if he's worth acquiring, and whether or not some of his numbers are as good as they may seem. Next, the Florida Panthers could join an exclusive club tha…

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are going back to Hockeyville! 26:43

24d ago26:43

26:43

As the free agency period creeps even closer, the Pittsburgh Penguins likely still need a backup goalie. With Alex Nedeljkovic likely walking to free agency, Hunter and Patrick have started looking at some options to replace him, including last week with Kevin Lankinen and Laurent Brossoit. They continue that with one more option to start Monday's …

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The Penguins need a top 4 LHD, Ottawa has just that... 28:39

27d ago28:39

28:39

Happy Friday! Hunter and Pat are back for another episode of the show and this time they start with the UFA goaltender market and if there are a couple of Alex Nedeljkovic type options out there in case Joel Blomqvist isn't ready. They discuss two options that are set to hit the market that probably won't be that expensive if that's the road they c…

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Patrik Laine wants a change of scenery, could it be with the Penguins? 34:43

28d ago34:43

34:43

According to certain insiders, Patrik Laine wants a change of scenery, so could he be a fit with the Pittsburgh Penguins? Patrick and Hunter discuss that, what a trade would look like, and if the Blue Jackets would be willing to send a player like Laine to a division rival. Next, they have some fun and put the 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017 champ…

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Remembering one of the most famous days in Pittsburgh Penguins history AND answering more mailbag questions! 38:35

29d ago38:35

38:35

You've got even more questions, Hunter and Patrick have even more answers! They answer the rest of your mailbag questions, about everything from possible UFA targets, trade ideas, and even what player we'd love to have on the Penguins from a rival team. They also get a question about a potential meetup for Locked On Penguins listeners and maybe eve…

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Penguins reportedly set to hire David Quinn as Todd Reirden's replacement 29:52

1M ago29:52

29:52

We've got some news! The Pittsburgh Penguins, according to a report from Arthur Staple, are hiring David Quinn to replace Todd Reirden on Mike Sullivan's staff. Hunter and Patrick discuss what this hiring means, why they have reportedly landed on Quinn as a replacement, and if he can help the power play. They also discuss how Quinn can help Erik Ka…

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Penguins President Kyle Dubas hints at his offseason plans 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

During the NHL Combine, Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas spoke about what he plans to do this summer. Patrick and Hunter discuss what Dubas said, how the plan could work, and what fans could expect to see this summer as the efforts to reshape this roster get underway. As part of that plan, they get into how trades might look, who …

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Answering YOUR Penguins mailbag questions...PART ONE! 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

It's Mailbag Friday and that means Hunter and Pat are here to answer your questions. They start the first segment with questions about the goaltending situation. They try to answer what Kyle Dubas and Co. will do in net and whether Taylor Gauthier will start the season in WBS. They also try to predict if Joel Blomqvist is ready before diving into s…

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Could the Penguins look to make a splash in free agency? 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

We've still got about a month to go until free agency, but there are some gems the Penguins could look to sign this summer. Patrick and Hunter look at a couple of options, including a former third-overall pick. Then, with the news that a new, still unnamed Amazon documentary will follow several NHL stars this fall, who would they pick from the Peng…

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Should the Penguins bring Emil Bemstrom back for next season? 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

It was a rather unimpressive Penguins' tenure for Emil Bemstrom, and on this episode, Hunter and Patrick discuss how he performed, whether they should bring him back, and what comes next. He's the final player in the season in review series (already!) and they look at what he provided the team and what he lacked during his 24-game tenure. They also…

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The Penguins make goalie Tristan Jarry available...sort of 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

While we still wait for the Stanley Cup Final, the Penguins had some news on Tuesday regarding the status of goaltender Tristan Jarry and whether or not he'll remain with the club into next season. Patrick and Hunter discuss that, what a Jarry trade could look like, as well as some other updates regarding the Penguins' broadcast teams. Next, three …

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What is Penguins president Kyle Dubas's biggest priority this month? 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

Happy June! We're getting closer to moves being made and that's where Hunter and Patrick start Monday's show. They discuss how the offseason can finally get underway for most teams and what Kyle Dubas's first order of business should be. Hunter dives into why it should be a move for a third line center since he sees that as their biggest need for n…

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Reimagining the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL! 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

It's a Friday and the last day of May so in this episode Patrick and Hunter propose some fresh ideas to reinvigorate both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League as a whole! First, the boys talk about the current playoff format and what they would do to make it better for both competition's sake and ratings. Then, it's time to crack …

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Penguins forward Bryan Rust puts on his best villain act! 29:22

1M ago29:22

29:22

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust had a lot to say during a Wednesday interview with Twitch streamer Ninja and that's where Hunter and Pat start today's episode. They discuss how Rust said the Penguins would beat the Rangers and whether he's actually right about that. They also look at whether he should've said it in the first place before div…

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Penguins prospect Brayden Yager continues to light up the Memorial Cup! 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Brayden Yager continues to shine at the Memorial Cup and that's where Hunter and Pat start today's episode. They discuss how Moose Jaw is on to the semifinals of the Memorial Cup and how Yager played a vital role in getting them there. They analyze how great he was and compare one of his assists to some that a former Pe…

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Looking at a Penguins silly season Mitch Marner trade idea 27:29

1M ago27:29

27:29

It's no secret that the Penguins' President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas is a big fan of Mitch Marner, but could one silly season proposal actually be possible to bring him to Pittsburgh? Patrick and Hunter discuss a fun three-team trade that could actually work to make Marner a Penguin. They discuss how it would work, what else would need to be…

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Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson shines at World Championships, can it translate? 29:40

1M ago29:40

29:40

Erik Karlsson was spectacular for Team Sweden in the World Championships in Prague, but can he bring some of that success with him back to Pittsburgh? Patrick and Hunter discuss what they saw from Karlsson and what they believe he did that can translate to the NHL when the Penguins are back in action this October. Next, Braden Yager also put on a s…

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The Pittsburgh Penguins' bottom six needs some life, Dakota Joshua has it 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

NHL free agency is 5 weeks away and that means it's time for another free agent profile. Hunter and Pat discuss how Dakota Joshua would be a perfect fit for the Pittsburgh Penguins if he makes it to market. They analyze how he's everything this bottom six needs, and highlight the different skills that he has in his game. They discuss what his askin…

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Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves looking at a make or break season 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

One of the Penguins' big free agency signings last summer was defenseman Ryan Graves and in his first year of a six-year deal...it was not good. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss what caused Graves to be such a disaster, what he needs to improve on, and if there is any hope at all for a bounceback. Next, with the Penguins goaltending posi…

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Have the Penguins found their next Dumoulin in Jack St. Ivany? 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

The Pittsburgh Penguins were busy on Tuesday with a few signings and that's where Hunter and Pat start Wednesday's episode. They dive into Jack St. Ivany first and look at how he played down the stretch and whether he could be on the team full-time for next year. Hunter analyzes his play in his own zone and how he reminds him of a younger Chad Ruhw…

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The Penguins still lack key elements seen in the NHL's conference finalists 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

The NHL's Conference Finals are set and all four teams have qualities that the Penguins lack. To start the show, Hunter and Pat dive into those qualities and what the Penguins can do to try and get them for next season. They discuss the Stars' depth and how deep their forward group is before looking at how the Florida Panthers have a lot of pests t…

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Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan tapped to lead Team USA 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Team USA officially has its man behind the bench for the 4 Nations Cup and the 2026 Winter Olympics and it's none other than Mike Sullivan. On this episode, Patrick and Hunter talk about why he's the only choice to lead America, despite his recent struggles with the Penguins as of late. Then, it's time to look back on the season that was for Alex N…

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The Penguins will officially not have a first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

The Pittsburgh Penguins will officially not have a first-round pick after the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers on Thursday night and that's where Hunter starts Friday's episode. It's just Hunter since Pat is away but the show must go on. He discusses how it's not that big of a deal that the Penguins didn't get a first-round pick and…

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Penguins prospect Brayden Yager set to play for Memorial Cup! 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

Today is a very odd episode of the Locked On Penguins podcast as Hunter is in studio recording while Pat had to pre-record his takes since he's on the road. They start the show with Drew O'Connor's season in review as they continue their season review series. They discuss how DOC finally put it together for this season after it looked a bit dicey f…

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Kris Letang's end-of-season injury revealed, two other Penguins also undergo surgery! 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

The Pittsburgh Penguins provided some clarity on some injuries that a few players went through during the 2023-24 season and that's where Hunter and Pat start Wednesday's show. They dive into how we now know what was limiting Kris Letang late in the season and why he was playing so bad. They also look at the future of Matt Nieto after he had to und…

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Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson provides the consistency the team needs 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

While the Penguins were marred by inconsistencies on the blue line all season long, Marcus Pettersson brought the steady play they needed. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter look back on Pettersson's season as the team's most consistent defenseman, the value he brings, and why he should be a candidate for an extension. Next, the boys discuss why t…

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What should the Penguins do with forward Reilly Smith? 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

Reilly Smith looked like he was going to be the perfect fit for Evgeni Malkin this year after being acquired during the offseason, but it ultimately wasn't meant to be. Patrick and Hunter look back at Smith's season, what caused such a regression, and what the Penguins should do with him moving forward. Then, unfortunately, the Wheeling Nailers' se…

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Penguins re-sign Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year contract! 35:55

2M ago35:55

35:55

The Pittsburgh Penguins delivered some news on Friday with the re-signing of Valtteri Puustinen. To start this episode, Hunter and Pat give their thoughts on the signing and what to expect from Puustinen for next season. They also dive into how he played this past season and what line suits him best for next season. After that, they dive into the l…

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Penguins prospect Brayden Yager set to play for the WHL Championship 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

When the Penguins traded Jake Guentzel this season, it certainly caused a lot of heartbreak, but what they got back might have been the heart they had been missing all along. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss Michael Bunting's impact on the team and his future. Then, they check in on top prospect Brayden Yager who is lighting up the WHL P…

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Penguins forward Lars Eller more than exceeded expectations this year 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

When the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Lars Eller, Hunter and Patrick didn't have high expectations but he certainly had a very solid season as their third-line center. They do his season in review and look at what he can do next year. Does he still need some help on his line? Can fans expect him to score 15 goals again? After that, the guys talk abou…

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Can Bryan Rust continue being a top Penguins forward? 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

It's time for another season review and this time, Hunter and Pat discuss Bryan Rust. They look back at his excellent season and break down what went right for him. They also look at the numbers and how he contributed most of his work at 5-on-5 before pondering if he deserves an "A" on his sweater every night. They then look at if he can continue t…

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Penguins part ways with Todd Reirden, who should replace him? 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big announcement on Friday, announcing the firing of Todd Reirden. Hunter and Pat start the show by breaking down the firing and how the Penguins had no choice but to do this. They analyze how badly the power play was (yet again) and discuss how this could make some of the core a bit uncomfortable, (which is good!). A…

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Can the Penguins find a trading partner for Tristan Jarry? 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Is there a chance that the Pittsburgh Penguins find a trade partner for Tristan Jarry out west? After seeing the Los Angeles Kings lose to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, Hunter and Patrick believe that the Kings could be a destination to send Jarry this offseason. They look at how it makes sense for the Kings because of their goaltending s…

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Looking back on a curious season for Penguins defenseman Kris Letang 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

The rumors just won't stop when it comes to Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan going to the New Jersey Devils, so Hunter and Patrick address those rumors. Then, they look back on what was an up-and-down year for defenseman Kris Letang. Finally, could free agency be the way they find Letang a new full-time partner? All that, plus much more, is on thi…

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