Hot take check: Penguins make playoffs? Red Wings and Sabres break drought

From Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League Locked On Podcast Network

Can Sidney Crosby’s absence derail the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff push, or will unexpected heroes rise to the occasion? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate the fate of playoff contenders, spotlighting the Penguins’ forward depth, the goaltending conundrum with Joel Blomqvist and Murashov, and the team’s trade deadline possibilities. Hot takes fly as they weigh bold predictions.