The PensNation

Is there anything to these 'Cooked' up rumors about trading Phil Kessel? Nick, Andy and Joe break it all down and much more!

The PensNation Radio Show: Back From The Dead And Talking Free Agency!

It's the last show before Halloween and on this week's edition... -Would You Rather: Pens win games or superstars produce? -Has Marc-Andre Fleury quieted the critics? -Coaches, Coaches, Coaches... Will Torts Turn Around the Slumping Jackets or will they implode? Is Bruce Boudreau a lame duck? -We say Bye Bye, Bobby; Farewell, Farnham, with a game we like to call "Bobby Farnham or Kanye Tweet?"

Two men fight to the finish for podcast supremacy. On today’s show... -Mike Johnston and the hot seat -Does Rob Scuderi have a purpose on this team? -How Do We Cheer Up Sid?

Ken, Andy and Nick take on topics such as: -Is it too early to tell anything about this team? -Splitting up the PP, does it make sense for Crosby and Malkin to be on separate lines? -Are there any promising signs through the first few game? -Getting the most out of Daniel Sprong -WTF Thomas Greiss

The latest version of the PensPodcast covers: What happens with David Perron, Beau Bennett, ect…? Did the Penguins blow a great opportunity to grow hockey by not having more big stars play in the HockeyTownUSA game? Any surprises with the cuts thus far?

The latest version of the PensPodcast covers new NHL rules, coaches challenges, 3-on-3 OT, the WJC and the USHL Showcase in Pittsburgh.

Andy and Nick discuss the Pens trade deadline moves and where they go from here.

What is the measure for success for a team with new management, a new coach and a new identity? Do the Penguins have time to be patient with that process or is the window to win fading fast? These are all questions with have for Josh Yohe, and yes—we’re going to dig in to that Jordan Staal story. Right here on the PensNation Radio Show at ThePensNation.com

Ken and @IanAltenbaugh think that we can only now start to evaluate what this Pittsburgh Penguin team is going to be all about: -Max Lapierre, how does he fit in as a Penguin? -What is the definition of grit? -Does it matter where the Penguins finish in the regular season standings? We also discuss the wisdom of trading your top draft pick in a deep draft year and the reality of another #JagrWatch. Now you can listen on iHeartRadio.com!

Many of us grew up watching Troy Loney as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins through the 80s and 90s. Now he's hung up the skates and stepped into the business side of hockey as owner of the Youngstown Phantoms. Tune in to hear Troy talk about his new role, reminisce about his time with the Stanley Cup and share some exciting details about this weekend for hockey fans. Ken also takes on the other big stories in the NHL: -The Mumps. Yes, the mumps. If you're going to be mad about it, please know WHY you're mad. -Edmonton Oilers: When can hope return to Alberta? Now you can listen on iHeartRadio.com!

-Beau Bennett: What is the line between injury prone and bad luck? -NCAA Hockey: RMU Colonials have an exciting month in December/January -David Perron trade rumors: Where will he land? -Toronto Sports Landscape: Have you ever participated in a sports related protest and was it effective? -Then finally, Ken and Matt list the things that we're thankful for in hockey.

Nick, Ken and Andy give their monthly power rankings, relish in the absurdity that is the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, and somehow manage to get thru an hour without talking about Taylor Swift.

-Pascal Dupuis sidelined with blood clot -Pens stay hot in Montreal -Jim Rutherford/Mike Johnston are men of the future -Strength of the Penguins' third line -Surprises in the East

We're talking advanced stats with the King of Corsi, Jesse Marshall.