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Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Chase: Malkin Return, Mantha Contract Future, and Koivunen's NHL Roster Spot Debated | No Pucks Given Ep. 53
Published 7 months ago
Description
Dan Kingerski goes solo on Episode 53 of No Pucks Given, breaking down the Pittsburgh Penguins' fading playoff margin, what happens to the roster when Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby return from injury, and the future of Anthony Mantha as a pending free agent. Dan also takes a hard look at the defensive pairings, Ben Kindel's development ceiling, and why the Columbus Blue Jackets hot streak is threatening to knock the Penguins out of a wild card spot.
Part of the Pittsburgh Hockey Now network on the Audacy Podcast Network.
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Chapters:
- 0:00 – Intro / Recording from Denver
- 1:05 – Who goes back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton when Malkin and Crosby return?
- 3:30 – Ville Koivunen vs. Avery Hayes — who stays?
- 9:45 – Penguins playoff math and Columbus Blue Jackets hot streak
- 13:00 – Defensive pairings breakdown: what has to change
- 17:20 – Anthony Mantha: free agency, contract fit, and long-term role
- 23:00 – The Malkin question — does Kyle Dubas want him back?
- 25:30 – Ben Kindl development projection
- 27:15 – Sidney Crosby return timeline
- 28:00 – Penguins playoff prediction
- 31:30 – Wrap-up and road schedule thoughts