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Episode 36: The Scoop with Harnarayan Singh Oct 21, 2020

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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 Penguins Stanley Cup parade and celebration in 2016.
The release of his new book, “One Game at a Time”, detailing his road to his current status as a marquee broadcaster in the sport.
Dealing with an unorthodox path and barriers en route to reaching his dream of becoming an NHL broadcaster.

Episode 35: The Scoop with Mike Vellucci Oct 02, 2020

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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 the advantages and understanding he’s gained after 13 years of coaching Plymouth in the OHL, including how it’s shaped his approach on player development.
What made him decide to make the move to the Carolina Hurricanes organization, and step away from coaching for a few seasons for a managerial role.
Winning the Calder Cup with the Charlotte Checkers in 2019.
The culture and draw of being part of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins that led him to join the organization before the 2019.20 season.
His approach in coaching some of the game’s biggest names, and the style he is hoping to instill as the man in charge of the team’s PK this year.
Being drafted by the Hartford Whalers and getting a taste of NHL action as a player.

Following the conversation, Josh is joined by Michelle Crechiolo of PensInsideScoop to discuss her PittsburghPenguins.com feature story on the incredible pipeline of coaches and hockey ops staff from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to the Penguins.

Episode 34: The Scoop Matheson/Sceviour Trade Breakdown Sep 25, 2020

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-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 in-depth break down of the deal and what it means for the Penguins roster in the present and moving forward

-Florida Panthers radio Play-by-Play voice Doug Plagens stops by for a scouting report on Sceviour and Matheson, giving Penguins fans an idea of what to expect from the new additions

Episode 33: The Scoop with Sam Poulin Sep 24, 2020

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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 relationship with new Penguins signee Felix Robert.
What he gained from participating in the Penguins’ Phase III Training Camp this past Summer ahead of the return to play and his thoughts on turning pro next year.
Sports and wellness are a big theme as it pertains to his family’s dynamic.

Episode 32: The Scoop with Ryan Bowness Sep 19, 2020

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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 transition from hockey player to hockey ops and growing into roles in Atlanta and Winnipeg before joining the Penguins.
Working in the Penguins’ pro scouting department and the onus on him and his team to find productive players for Pittsburgh in the pro ranks.
The approach of the entire scouting staff in leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft.
How scouting potential fits for the Pittsburgh Penguins has changed in the time of a global pandemic.

Episode 31: The Scoop 2017 Stanley Cup Rewind with Ian Cole May 05, 2020

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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.
Comparing how each championship felt.
Re-watching (and critiquing) the 2017 games.
The fatigue level of the battered blue line in 2017.
Being the common denominator for some big goals.

Episode 30: The Scoop 2017 Stanley Cup Rewind with Coach Mike Sullivan Apr 28, 2020

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Highlights include:

Winning the Cup in 2016.
Challenging his team to go back-to-back.
Dealing with a slew of injuries in 2016-17.
Jake Guentzel and Marc-Andre Fleury’s heroics in the playoffs.
Winning back-to-back Game 7's.
The hardest coaching decision of his life, in which he still loses sleep over.
Chris Kunitz’s clutch double overtime goal.
Patric Hornqvist’s emotional spirit.
The emotions of winning a championship (again).

Episode 29: The Scoop 2016 Stanley Cup Rewind with Eric Fehr Apr 21, 2020

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Highlights include:

Facing his former team, the Washington Capitals, in the Second Round.
Netting the game-winning goal in Game 2 of that series.
What it was like to score in the Stanley Cup Final.
Coming out of the penalty box to celebrate in Game 6 (and recently getting chirped by Sidney Crosby about it).
His approach to announcing the starting lineups.
His pregame routine with Brian Dumoulin and Trevor Daley.
Playing cards out of the Stanley Cup on the flight home.
A story about Phil Kessel “that had to be told”.

Episode 28: The Scoop 2016 Stanley Cup Rewind with Tom Kuhnhackl Apr 17, 2020

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Highlights include:

His first impressions of Mike Sullivan in WBS.
The long road to his first call up.
Growing with his WBS teammates and making the jump to Pittsburgh together.
His heroics against the Capitals.
The Penguins’ fourth line.
Killing three consecutive delay of game penalties.
The successful offside challenge against Tampa Bay.
Winning the Cup against San Jose.
Celebrating his Cup day in Germany.

Episode 27: The Scoop 2016 Stanley Cup Rewind with Rick Tocchet Apr 15, 2020

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Highlights include:

The arrival of Mike Sullivan.
Being the Phil “Kessel Whisperer” and their $300 Game 7 bet.
The team’s tactical adjustments against NY Rangers.
The union of HBK (Hagelin-Bonino-Kessel).
Back-to-back-to-back delay of game penalties.
Getting the call from Andy Saucier and the challenge that changed Pittsburgh’s fate.
The well-oiled machine against San Jose.
The team’s most underrated defenseman.
Chris Kunitz’s Game 7 double OT heroics.
Reliving victory in Nashville.

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