November 20, 2025
Will the Penguins be players for a young defenseman on the trade market?
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After back-to-back scratches in Anaheim, it appears 21-year-old defenseman Pavel Mintyukov could be on the market, so should the Penguins go for it? Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing potential deals the Penguins could offer the Anaheim Ducks for 21-year-old, first-round pick Pavel Mintyukov, but will those potential deals be enough to pry him out of Orange County? (0:00) Next, with some extra time off, the Penguins are shifting their practice focus to things like 3-on-3 overtime and the shootout. While it may seem minuscule, with so much time on their hands, refining a part of their game they have struggled with in recent years is the right move. (12:14) Finally, comments from defenseman Ryan Graves about his role and expectations this year have many asking: Are the players throwing some shade at the former head coach? (21:53) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.