Penguins Off-Season 2024

[Habspatrol]

Penguins just announced a new radio PBP guy: Joe Brand. Since I listen often, it'll be interesting to hear him call games.

Joe Brand named Penguins radio play-by-play voice

Joe Brand has been named the Penguins' radio play-by-play voice.

www.cbsnews.com

So, Mike Lange retired then?

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

So, Mike Lange retired then?

Officially, before the start of the 2021-2022 season. They've had Josh Getzoff and Steve Mears since then, but Mears left in July to take the CBJ job. So three guys in four years.

 

[Habspatrol]

Officially, before the start of the 2021-2022 season. They've had Josh Getzoff and Steve Mears since then, but Mears left in July to take the CBJ job. So three guys in four years.

Funny, we live in Pittsburgh but never listen on the radio. The wife is a Penguins fan so we always watch on TV.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Watching on ESPN + isn't always the best experience, and some games occur when I'm busy doing other things, so listening has become my fall back. Miss Mike but liked Josh. Mears was ehh. Hoping this new guy is closer to Getzoff than him.

 

[Habspatrol]

Listened to a few of his calls from last year. Sounds pretty good... But that's a small sample size.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Crosby signed his deal, finally

Penguins Re-Sign Sidney Crosby to a Two-Year Contract Extension | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed captain Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The contract runs through the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $8.7 million. “There are no...

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