The Pittsburgh Penguins are in need of a left-shot defenseman, and one intriguing candidate is reportedly on the trade market. Before Hunter and Patrick get into that, they first talk about the exclusive club that Sidney Crosby could join if Canada wins gold at the World Championships. Then, they discuss the prospect of the Penguins going after Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. Is it worth giving up assets and signing him to a long-term contract? After that, they continue their season in review series with Owen Pickering. Is he ready for the NHL full-time?

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The Stanley Cup Conference Finals begin tonight, and for the Penguins, it can serve as a learning moment. Patrick and Hunter go through all four teams and discuss what Kyle Dubas and the Penguins can take away from each franchise and apply it to this retooling on the fly that they are going through. Then, the season in review series continues as they dive into the quick but effective few games that Villie Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty had for the Penguins. They also discuss what those two players need to do to become full-time NHL players next year and into the future. Finally, two Penguins prospects playing in Sweden brought home individual awards. Can they make the same impact in Pittsburgh?

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Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas spoke this weekend about when he wants to have a new coach in place. Hunter and Patrick discuss his comments on his now June 1 deadline for hiring a new coach, who is in the running, and how the process has gone so far. Is there a favorite for the gig? Then, they review the seasons of Matt Nieto and Noel Acciari and discuss their future with the Penguins before ending the show with their picks for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.

Link to Josh's story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6365467/2025/05/19/penguins-coaching-search-kyle-dubas/

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