Penguins Podcasts: The Scoop

Colby Armstrong joins Josh Getzoff for a little hotstove conversation in Episode 48 of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -A look back at the storylines surrounding the first half of the Penguins' season -Reflecting on the milestone ahead of Sidney Crosby as the captain closes in on 500 career goals -Ron Hextall's additions/decisions proving to be positive moves for the Penguins -What we're following as the season heads into it's second half and the divisional...

USA Men's Hockey Assistant Coach and Penguins Director of Player Development Scott Young joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 47 of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -A look at the men's hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China -Reflecting on past successes on the international front -Is coaching on his wish list down the line? -Taking a closer look at the Penguins' pipeline and progression of prospects this season ...and much more!

Penguins forward Brian Boyle joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 46 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - Boyle's family dynamic - Both his father's and his own battle against cancer - The trade that saved his career from Los Angeles to the New York Rangers - Relationship over the years with Mike Sullivan - Making it just in time for the birth of his third child, Callum ...and much more!

Penguins Goaltending Coach Andy Chiodo joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 45 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - The excitement behind the move to join Mike Sullivan's staff in Pittsburgh - His existing relationship with Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith - How he plans on helping Jarry move forward in year two as the starter with the Penguins - His relationship with St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington - How his long professional journey shaped him from a...

Penguins Director of Player Personnel Chris Pryor joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 44 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - Pryor's assessment of the Penguins' farm system as it currently stands - The approach towards the upcoming Expansion and NHL Drafts - Pryor's pre-existing relationship with Jake Guentzel - The rise of the college hockey player from a prospect-perspective - How the new Penguins brass hopes to build a character and identity for the current...

Penguins Skills and Development Coach Ty Hennes joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 43 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Ty's early hockey beginnings in North Dakota and Washington State. -His life (and hockey) lessons learned under Hockey Hall of Fame coach Jerry York at Boston College. -The unique plan he hatched to accomplish one off-ice goal while continuing his professional career. -The path that led him to Pittsburgh through his work for USA Hockey. -His...

Penguins Director of Community and Alumni Relations Cindy Himes joins Josh Getzoff in Episode 42 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Cindy's start with the Penguins in 1977 and how her confident approach led to an opportunity. -Becoming only the third woman in league history to be named Director of Public and Media Relations when she took on the role for the Penguins. -Looking back on Mario Lemieux's Draft Day and his arrival in Pittsburgh. -Memories of...

Teddy Blueger joins Josh Getzoff in episode 41 of the Scoop podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - Blueger's early years growing up in Latvia and how the culture of both his native country and his family customs shaped him from a young age. - The decision to move to North American to continue his hockey career and enroll at Shattuck-St. Mary's in Minnesota. - Dealing with the wait between getting drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins to making...

Maxime Talbot and Colby Armstrong join host Josh Getzoff for the latest episode of the Scoop podcast presented by PPG as the three recount moments and memories through the first 1,000 games of Sidney Crosby's career. Among the topics discussed: - Talbot and Armstrong breaking into the NHL alongside Crosby. - What makes Crosby a different breed than any other player - current or past - the game has seen. - The creation of the "Creature" nickname that Armstrong came up with. - Talbot recalls...

Penguins defenseman John Marino joins Josh Getzoff and guest co-host Michelle Crechiolo of @PensInsideScoop on Episode 39 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: - Marino's new contract and both his and the Penguins' commitment to a long-term relationship. - How a health-related family decision put him on the ice at a young age and got him into the game of hockey. - What life is like as an NHL player during a global pandemic. - Favorite off-ice activities. - And...

Trevor Daley looks back on his sixteen-year NHL career with Josh Getzoff in Episode 38 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -How Daley came to the decision to retire from the NHL this past off-season. -His beginnings in Toronto and the family dynamic that shaped him as a young boy. -His rise through the ranks in youth hockey in the Toronto area before being drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). -Growth as both a player and person with the Sault Ste....

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan returns to the Scoop podcast. This time he sits down with Josh Getzoff for episode 37 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG Paints. Among the topics discussed: -Processing the disappointing end to the 2019-20 season. -The thinking behind the coaching changes made to Sullivan’s staff heading into the 2020.21 campaign. -Sullivan’s reaction to moving on from key pieces to past championship teams, like Matt Murray & Patric Hornqvist. -Assessing the additions of...

Josh Getzoff is joined by Sportsnet broadcaster and the voice of Hockey Night in Punjabi, Harnarayan Singh, in Episode 36 of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Harnarayan’s infamous calls that laid the soundtrack to the Penguins’ 2016 Cup run. -His relationship that formed with former Penguin Nick Bonino as a result of the “Bonino, Bonino, Bonino!” call. -The trip to Pittsburgh he made with his fellow Hockey Night in Punjabi broadcasters to be a part of the...

New Penguins assistant coach Mike Vellucci joins Josh Getzoff on the latest episode of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Vellucci reflects on the two-plus decade journey in coaching that’s led him to his first job behind an NHL bench starting this season with the Penguins. -We learn more about the long-standing relationship between Vellucci and Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, including how Rutherford gave Vellucci his first coaching opportunity. -Vellucci discusses...

Jim Rutherford continued to remake the Penguins roster ahead of the 2020.21 season, dealing Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Colton Sceviour. Josh Getzoff takes a closer look at the deal from all angles in a special edition of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. -Reaction to the trade from Jim Rutherford, Colton Sceviour and Mike Matheson -An ode to Patric Hornqvist’s time in Pittsburgh -Josh Yohe of the Athletic joins for an...

Penguins prospect Sam Poulin joins Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo in the latest episode of the Scoop Podcast, presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -Dealing with a sudden halt and ending to the QMJHL season in Sherbrooke and the ways he’s stayed sharp during the pandemic. -Summer training(and boating)at his family’s lake house in Quebec. -The excitement of growing as a piece of the Penguins’ young prospect pool alongside Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Nathan Legare. -Poulin’s...

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...

In the latest edition of The Scoop: Rewind podcast presented by PPG, we take a final look back at the team’s back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 with defenseman Ian Cole. He joined Michelle Crechiolo and Sam Kasan to relive his fondest memories of the two title runs, focusing on the 2017 edition. Highlights include: -Revisiting his goal in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. -The team’s confidence level during the 2016 run. -The Penguins’ mindset going into the following season....

The special Scoop: Rewind podcast presented by PPG moves on from the 2016 Stanley Cup championship and into the 2017 edition as the Penguins became the first team in the salary cap era to win back-to-back Cups after besting the Nashville Predators in six games. In this edition of the podcast, Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan talk with head coach Mike Sullivan, who led the team to the consecutive titles from the bench. Highlights include: -Winning the Cup in 2016. -Challenging his team to go...

It’s time for another special edition of The Scoop: Rewind podcast presented by PPG. As our focus shifts to the 2016 Stanley Cup Final against San Jose, we are checking in with players and staff from that championship team. For this episode Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo welcome in former Penguins forward Eric Fehr, who shares some hilarious stories and fun memories from that run. Highlights include: - Facing his former team, the Washington Capitals, in the Second Round. - Netting the...