The Pittsburgh Penguins are 1-7 in shootouts this season — Arthur Kaliyev and the team are struggling badly in the skills competition. Dan Kingerski and Vince Communal dive deep into the root causes, potential fixes (including goalie strategy, new shooters, and coaching adjustments), why Sidney Crosby might need a break from shootout duties, and which young players could step up.
Plus:
Latest lineup news:
🚨 Ryan Graves back in, Ryan Shea possibly sitting, Rutger McGroarty sent down
🚨 Trade deadline talk: Should the Penguins move Anthony Mantha, Ryan Graves, or hold for the playoff push?
🚨 Realistic playoff odds — 55-60% chance and why Dan believes the Penguins WILL make it unless something major goes wrong
🚨 Reaction to the blockbuster Rasmus Andersson trade to Vegas
If you’re a Penguins fan tired of shootout heartbreak and wondering what the front office should do before March, this is the episode for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Weekend News/Notes
3:23 Shootout Problems – Deep Dive & Solutions
17:13 Defensemen Rotation (Shea, Graves, Clifton)
25:30 Trade Deadline Candidates & Strategy
35:09 Playoff Chances & Western Canada Trip Preview
38:22 Rasmus Andersson Trade Breakdown
42:53 Wrap-Up & Thanks
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1 Comment
Stop putting SId on SOs. His slow move doesn’t work. It should be Geno/Chinakhov/Kindel. Speed and snipers.