It's a late episode but an episode nonetheless as the trade deadline has passed. To start, Hunter has Locked On Kings host Sarah Avampato on the podcast to talk about the Jeff Carter deal and what his pros and cons are. What's the best position for him? Can he still skate and contribute? How is she coping with the loss of a two-time Cup Champ? Hunter also goes into some of the data surrounding Carter before transitioning to thoughts on the rest of the deadline, including that awful Taylor Hall deal and why GM's continue to be so confusing. He also touches on the Anthony Mantha deal before recapping Pittsburgh's win against the Devils on Sunday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who's ready for some Jeff Carter?

It's a small test, but a test nonetheless as the Pittsburgh Penguins took down the New Jersey Devils on Friday night 6-4. There probably could've been more goals but hey, 10 goals in one game is definitely something to celebrate. In this episode, Hunter recaps the game and begs Mike Sullivan to keep Jared McCann on the top PP unit even when Evgeni Malkin comes back. Who comes off in that scenario? What would PP2 look like if it happened? Hunter answers that, plus talks about the improved play of Casey DeSmith and how there's going to be an interesting decision come playoff time between the 2 goalies. Who should start? Finally, he talks about the impending trade deadline and if the Pens will indeed make a move. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another test passed!

The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their two-game losing streak on Thursday night as they defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 to get two crucial points in the standings. Hunter recaps the game as Radim Zohorna continues his strong play with an outstanding move on his second goal. Has he played his way into a permanent role? Or is he still behind Freddy Gaudreau, who continues to look great as well? He also touches on Evan Rodrigues and why he's a perfect fit for a bottom six role after struggling out of the gate. Finally, he previews the game against New Jersey on Friday while also talking about some uncharacteristic play from Sidney Crosby lately. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back on the right track with another game looming!

It's been almost 24 hours since the Pittsburgh Penguins got embarrassed by the New York Rangers but the content doesn't stop there. Hunter is joined again by Nick Zararis to break down the game a bit more and what his thoughts were after watching it all. He brings up the point that teams tend to go away from their game after giving up the first goal just a minute into a game as after that, a snowball effect occurred. They then get into Adam Fox for the Norris as Nick tries to convince the listeners why he should win the award over Makar and McAvoy. Finally, Nick gives his thoughts on whether the Penguins get come out of the East Division and what they should add at the deadline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expect a bounce-back from the Penguins tomorrow? Nick Zararis discusses

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have just suffered one of their worst losses of the season but the sky isn't falling. Hunter explains why a lot of the loss tonight is mainly on some bad luck and how the goaltending wasn't bailing them out for just the second game in the last month to month and a half. He gets into the underlying numbers and how one-sided the game was, despite the score and also focuses on some positives, which included the great play of Jared McCann and Jake Guentzel. After that, Hunter destroys the Penguins penalty-killing unit and how bad it's been before getting to a couple listener takeaways to end the show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No reason for deep concern...yet

After a couple of days off, Hunter is back with another episode on the Locked On Penguins podcast and there's quite a bit to get to. He starts off by talking about the Penguins first win in Boston in 7 years from Thursday's game. He touches on the play of Casey DeSmith, and ponders the question if he should be the starter in the playoffs when they come around in 5 weeks. Hunter also touches on Zach Aston-Reese notching his 8th goal of the season to continue his offensive prowess, while Mike Matheson gave everyone the true Matheson experience. After that game, he recaps Saturday's setback while sending a message to everyone who thinks that Crosby "embellished" at the end of the game. Plus: Does Scott Laughton make a lot of sense to Pittsburgh? All that, plus talk on McCann and Ceci, in this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Philadelphia Flyers trade target emerges

It's a late-night one but that's par for the course for the Locked On Pittsburgh Penguins podcast. Hunter talks about a multitude of topics in this latest episode, including Brian Burke's comments to Mike DeFabo earlier today. Is Ron Hextall going to go through with those plans? Do the Penguins actually need to get bigger and more physical? Hunter also lays out another trade target that can actually play and contribute that's a big body if the Pens want to go after him. He then touches on a preview against the Bruins before also starting the #SidForSelke campaign. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can I interest anyone in Dustin Brown?

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Islanders at their own game on Monday night and it was sure a sight to see. Hunter goes into the defensive clinic that the Penguins put up in the third period and wonders if this can happen each game in the playoffs if these two teams meet again. He also gets into John Marino's sensational performance and why it was premature to write off his long-term struggles just a few weeks into the season. Jared McCann also stayed hot, are the underlying numbers backing up his campaign thus far? Hunter also talks about the inconsistent officiating and why "reffing to the score" needs to vanish from the league. All that, plus much more on this episode of Locked On Penguins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Out-Islandering the Islanders sure is fun

What a win it was for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. They get to 5-2 on the year against the New York Islanders and Hunter is back to break it all down for everyone. He starts with the play of Freddy Gaudreau, who's been a sensation ever since he joined the lineup. What's impressing Hunter the most about his game? Does he deserve a spot as the 12th forward? He also goes in de[th about Bryan Rust and the season he's having, plus makes a push for the team to extend him NOW. After that, there's praise for Sidney Crosby, and especially Kris Letang as he continues to fire on all cylinders. Finally, can this team beat the Islanders in a playoff series now? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Getting closer to "contender" category

Although the Pittsburgh Penguins were not in action on Friday, the content doesn't stop there. Hunter starts off this episode by talking about the "need" for toughness and why the Penguins don't need to go down that road again, especially the last time they did this with Ryan Reaves. Does it really deter anything when players go after Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, or Kris Letang? He then gets into more trade talk now that Eric Staal has been dealt to the Canadians and brings up two players who may not cost a lot going into this trade deadline. Hint: Both are in Nashville. Finally, Hunter brings up the poll he released on the Twitter page and says who he'd rather face if the playoffs started right now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's have a talk on "deterrence"

As the title says, the Pittsburgh Penguins got a contribution from another "Mark Donk" on Thursday evening. That's right, Radim Zohorna scored the opening goal for the Penguins on his first shot in the first period of his first NHL game. Is that the first of many like a certain someone who did this in 2017? It had to be asked. Hunter then breaks down the Penguins 4-0 win in full as Sidney Crosby notched his 1300th overall point. How many would he likely have if not for the concussions? He also touches on the play of Casey DeSmith as he continues to excel. What about his game has changed drastically in the last 2 years? After that, the listener takeaways come back for a segment before Hunter previews the road ahead for Pittsburgh. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Donk at it again!!

The Pittsburgh Penguins got back on track on Wednesday night with a 5-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Hunter recaps the game as Pittsburgh also got to 13-2-1 on home ice this season and starts with some Frederick Gaudreau love. Should he be a regular in the lineup once this team gets healthy? He also touches on Crosby's goal and which goal throughout his career that it reminded him of. After that, Hunter goes into a rant about the league's officiating and why it shouldn't stop there with Tim Peel before finishing with thoughts on Brian Burke's comments to Josh Yohe earlier in the day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back on track...at a cost

Despite it being a late-night episode, Hunter is back with another episode on the Pittsburgh Penguins. He brings back Doug Glattke from Penguins Twitter to touch on the last three games and if he's a bit worried at all that they only took 3/6 points. After that, they look ahead to the rest of the schedule as it lightens up for the next six weeks. They also get into some trade talk as there were some Sam Reinhart rumors that surfaced from Monday. Is there a fit for the Penguins? What would it take to get him? They also touch on Anthony Mantha, and Eric Staal before getting to the mailbag questions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Answering YOUR mailbag questions & some trade talk with Doug Glattke!

The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped two of three to New Jersey over the last few days and of course, the fanbase is a bit worried. Is Hunter concerned with the team's level of play dropping a bit? Or do they need to just keep treading water until the team gets healthier? He has his answer during this episode, plus praises Sidney Crosby for these last three games as he was the team's best player. He also gets into the Penguins goaltending and some numbers that show elite the tandem of DeSmith and Jarry have been as of late. Finally, he touches on the play of Kris Letang as he continues to excel and as always, some Brian Dumoulin praise. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there cause for concern with these last 3 games?

Just before the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils, Hunter brings on Josh Yohe from The Athletic to talk about everything that's going around the team as of late. He starts with the Malkin injury and Josh explains what he's been hearing about the injury as the team just placed him on IR. After that, they talk trades as the deadline looms. Is the team interested in Eric Staal? Could Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings make a lot of sense? They also touch on the outstanding play of Brian Dumoulin, and where Jared McCann slots in once he returns this weekend in New Jersey. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Want your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Join our Bracket Challenge https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the latest on Malkin & more with Josh Yohe!

Hunter Hodies and a wide variety of guests lead you through the season with a daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Game recaps, game previews, opponent check-ins, laughs, trade deadline talk, playoff talk, player evaluations-- you'll find it all on the Locked On Penguins Podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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