Handing out our Pittsburgh Penguins MIDTERM grades!
Episode Date: January 6, 2026The Penguins have played 41 games so far in the 2025-26 season, so it's time to hand out some midterm grades! Patrick and Hunter are taking a look bac...
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1289 episodes transcribedThe Penguins have played 41 games so far in the 2025-26 season, so it's time to hand out some midterm grades! Patrick and Hunter are taking a look bac...
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