Episodes
It's been a while, almost 11 months . We are back with a new episode, and we got a lot of issues with these Penguins. And now you get to hear about them! Tune in to hear our thoughts on everything that has happened since we last touched base & how we see the rest of the season unfolding.  It's good to be back. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple...
Published 02/08/23
The trade deadline has come and passed and we talk about all the significant deals from around the league including the Penguins bringing in Rakell. Who were the winners, who were the losers of the trade deadline. Whose our playoff favorites, and live Penguins-Sabres reaction in this jam packed episode. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
Published 03/24/22
Sidney Crosby became one of forty-six players to score 500 career goals, and we couldn't wait to talk about it. What's going on with Kapanen, and what should the Pens do moving forward with him? Will the Pens be players at the NHL trade deadline, and should they re-sign Rust, Malkin, and Letang. We touch on this and more in this episode, and another Guess Who segment featuring two American legends.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email:...
Published 02/25/22
After a long hiatus, we've returned for another episode. We catch up on the Pens, and the incredible season they're putting together & discuss where we think it goes from here. We touch on the Carter signing. Who's Who with Loo is back again, and we have a listener voicemail. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else...
Published 01/28/22
We're back this week to catch up with the Penguins after their extended road trip through Western Canada and the first game against Seattle. We touch on some of the firings, suspensions, and other news from around the NHL. And debuting a brand new segment this week, Who's Who With Loo.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...
Published 12/09/21
After a few weeks away, we are back to catch up on how the Pens season is unfolding, which players have impressed us so far this season, and who has been underwhelming.  We discuss the reported sale of the Penguins to Fenway Sports Group, and some news and notes from around the NHL. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever...
Published 11/24/21
We're excited to be joined by Jesse Marshall of The Athletic in this week's episode. We talk with Jesse about the Penguin's start to the season and how some of the new faces have blended in so far, how he blends in both analytics with what is on video for a team or player, X-Generation, and much more.  You can find Jesse on Twitter @jmarshfof and read his work at The Athletic - https://theathletic.com/team/penguins/ Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email:...
Published 10/21/21
It was too long of a summer break, but we are back and ready to talk that hockey. We discuss a bit of the NHL off-season, some of the moves made around the NHL, and the moves made by the Penguins. Our expectations for the coming season, and a recap over a quality performance in a win over Tampa Bay. We're happy to be back and to have you along for the ride! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate,...
Published 10/15/21
We're finally back with a new episode and have lots to cover. The Tampa Bay Lightning are back-to-back champs as we review the NHL playoffs. The Penguins traded Jared McCann, and teams submitted their protection list for the upcoming expansion draft. We discuss who the Penguins protected and who they left available. Also, each of us reveals what our team would look like if we were GM of the Seattle Kraken. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email:...
Published 07/20/21
We're back this week to recap another first-round exit for the Penguins and discuss potential off-season moves and recap the end of the season presser of GM Ron Hextall. We get into a look at the second-round matchups and everyone's favorite segment, Guess Who with Loo. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you...
Published 06/03/21
The Penguins and Islanders head to Long Island for Game 3 all tied up at 1 game apiece. We discuss our thoughts on the first two games, where we think the series goes from here. We touch on the other series' around the league and how we feel about our first-round picks.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you...
Published 05/20/21
The Penguins are East Division champions and will face off against the New York Islanders in round 1. We preview this series, discuss what we think will happen, and predict if we think the Pens will advance to the second round. Additionally, all but one playoff matchup is set, so we take a look at each of the other series' and give our thoughts and predictions on how the first round will unfold. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail:...
Published 05/13/21
We are back after a week's hiatus and have lots to talk about. The Penguins clinched a playoff birth for the 15th straight season, and we discuss how we think the East division will shake out entering the final week of the season. We touch on the Tom Wilson events from this past week & listener emails and voicemail.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @HockeyNatPod Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (412)219-2067 Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for our podcast on...
Published 05/06/21
We celebrate our 60th episode in a big way as we welcome Penguins beat writer for The Athletic, Josh Yohe! We talked to Josh about how he expects things to shake out down the stretch run for the Penguins and into the NHL Playoffs, dealing with a change...
Published 04/22/21
We recap the trade deadline this episode (1:40) and talk about our biggest surprise move (39:20).  The injuries don't seem to be letting up as we talk about the injury updates Ron Hextall provided this week (14:20). We have a listener email this week...
Published 04/15/21
Midz opens this episode with a surprise for the boys (2: 00).  We get into the roller coaster of a week that it was for the Pens (4:45), and discuss some of the names that have been rumored that the Pens may be interested in (17:00). We have a listener...
Published 04/08/21
Jam-packed episode this week as we go over the Penguin's very successful month of March (2:00), and review the Pens injury situation (6:50), and review the week that was for the Pens this past week (18:50). We also discuss the big news in the NHL this...
Published 04/01/21
An impromptu phone call mid-pod highlights this week's episode along with a recap of the three-game set against the Devils. We also discuss potential fits for the fast approaching NHL trade deadline, as well as another segment of 'Guess Who With...
Published 03/24/21
Luc is back virtually this week, and we get into the Buffalo & Boston games that took place and, of course, touch on the Tanev hit plus the Malkin injury and how that might affect the Penguins going forward. We also have a listener voicemail and...
Published 03/18/21
Midz & Bconn are back this week to answer some listener voicemails and emails that were recieved. And we take a look at the Out of Tahn scoreboard, as we discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks game this past week along with the...
Published 03/11/21
The Penguins finally faced a team other than the Capitals or Islanders and got a big win against the Flyers. We talk about Sid's absence on the COVID list, and fans being back in the barn. We have another week of 'Guess Who with Loo' and much,  much...
Published 03/04/21
This week we are doing things a little differently. Along with reviewing the past week for the Penguins & our thoughts on the upcoming week, we also talk some North Division hockey as we watched the Flames-Leafs matchup this past Monday and discuss...
Published 02/25/21
Another mixed bag of a week for the Pens and we are here to talk about it as well as a look at the upcoming games and what we hope to see this upcoming week. We have a listener voicemail we get to, and much more.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram...
Published 02/18/21
Milestone episode #50! Thanks to all our listeners, and here's to another 50. The Penguins have their new GM, Ron Hextall, and their first President of Hockey Ops, Brian Burke. We discuss these hires and what we think this means for the Pens both in the...
Published 02/11/21