Back to Square One; Pens-Preds Tied 2-2

Well, we’re back to where we started this thing. Only now, it’s a best of three. Luckily, the Penguins have home-ice advantage, which is a good thing, considering neither team has won on the road. We’re here to discuss all things relevant from Games 3 & 4, and then we set our sights on Game 5. Check out all of the topics we discussed below!

• General Game 3 & Game 4 thoughts
• Murray’s performances in Games 3 & 4
• The Fleury debate
• Pekka Rinne’s turnaround
• Atmosphere in Nashville
• Evaluating the Penguins forwards, defensemen, and Mike Sullivan’s attempts to create difference in production after a loss
• What lineup/line changes should/need to be made?
• Analyzing the impact of Bonino injury
• Evaluating Nashville’s change in offensive production
• What needs to happen for the Pens to take control of this series?
• Predictions for Game 5
• Twitter predictions and reaction

Evaluating Hainsey, Streit, & the Pens Deadline

New faces in new places! We start the episode by recapping the NHL trade deadline and the moves that Jim Rutherford made to gear the Penguins roster for another playoff run. Were enough moves made? We also judge the small sample size of performances we’ve seen from new defensemen Ron Hainsey and Mark Streit. With the Pens season reaching the important month of March, we discuss what we need to see from the team in order to be best ready for potential playoff matchups. Lastly, we discuss the rumors of potential free agent signings by the Pittsburgh Steelers of Darrelle Revis, Dre Kirkpatrick, and even Brandon Marshall.

Stadium Series Success; Hainsey & More at the Deadline?

The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and we’re trying to figure out all of the scenarios in which the Pens may or may not add to their roster. Who will stay? Who will go? Who will come back in return? Will any deals be made? Will Marc Andre-Fleury remain a Penguin? We debate all of that, and more. We also talk about the Pens’ 4-2 victory over Philadelphia in the Stadium Series game at Heinz Field! Dan shares his experience from being in attendance, and we discuss the ebbs and flows of the action. All that, and more, in Episode 225!