Pens Weekly Update Episode 8: West Coast Trip, Rust Hit, and Trio hits 1000

In this episode of Pens Weekly Update, Ken Craig and Scott Crowell discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent West Coast road trip, highlighting key performances and injuries. They analyze the current standings, potential trade deadline moves, and the impact of player injuries on the team's performance. The conversation also touches on coaching dynamics and future prospects for the team, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the Penguins as they aim for a playoff spot.then subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on Pitt, Steelers, Penguins and other Pittsburgh sports teams. Set your schedule to listen to Soul Take, Pittsburgh sports talk show - each Tuesday (6-8p) live on YouTube or on our radio platform at pghdsen.com. Also tune in to our 24/7 radio station at pghdsen.com for Soulful Music, Pittsburgh Sports Talk and Lifestyle programming! @PittsburghsDSEN Also connect with our Pittsburgh Penguins correspondent Ken Craig on X, formerly Twitter, at @Ken_PittDSEN00:00 Introduction to Penguins Weekly Update01:48 Recap of the West Coast Road Trip03:00 Performance Highlights and Key Players06:38 Injury Outlook and Player Updates16:44 Current Standings and Playoff Prospects30:02 Injury Concerns and Player Impact33:23 Injury Impact and Team Adjustments38:01 Trade Deadline Speculations45:59 The Big Three and Future Contracts52:26 Evaluating Player Contracts and Future Prospects