Ryan Wilson
@ryanwilson.bsky.social
Penguins writer for @HockeyHotStove Co-Host of @Hockey_Hurts podcast. Former underachieving Division III Hockey Player. Phish. Bills.
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How about that Avery Hayes? What a debut.
Kindel adding elite penalty killer to his resume
Tage Thompson is magnifique
Plus more...
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Kindel adding elite penalty killer to his resume
Tage Thompson is magnifique
Plus more...
hockeyhotstove.com/avery-hayes-...
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
How about that Avery Hayes? What a debut.
Kindel adding elite penalty killer to his resume
Tage Thompson is magnifique
Plus more...
hockeyhotstove.com/avery-hayes-...
Kindel adding elite penalty killer to his resume
Tage Thompson is magnifique
Plus more...
hockeyhotstove.com/avery-hayes-...
The Flightless Fowl
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The Flightless Fowl
very correct, i hate it
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
very correct, i hate it
Thus, I was correct in my analysis. The Department of Player Safety remains corrupt and incompetent. Rust didn't deserve the three games based on the league's standard of similar plays.
Fuck Colin Campbell and fuck George Parros
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Fuck Colin Campbell and fuck George Parros
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
February 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Thus, I was correct in my analysis. The Department of Player Safety remains corrupt and incompetent. Rust didn't deserve the three games based on the league's standard of similar plays.
Fuck Colin Campbell and fuck George Parros
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
Fuck Colin Campbell and fuck George Parros
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
Remember Bryan Rust's 3 game suspension? I said I was fine with him getting suspended if that was the standard, but I knew it wouldn't be.
Well, here we are. No hearing for this hit.
Well, here we are. No hearing for this hit.
February 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Remember Bryan Rust's 3 game suspension? I said I was fine with him getting suspended if that was the standard, but I knew it wouldn't be.
Well, here we are. No hearing for this hit.
Well, here we are. No hearing for this hit.
Avery Hayes is getting the call up from WB/S because of missing Penguins tonight
Well deserved, he had a really good rookie camp and training camp. Has 23 points in 31 games in WB/S. I'd like to see it closer to a point per game, but not bad for a future depth player.
It would be his NHL debut
Well deserved, he had a really good rookie camp and training camp. Has 23 points in 31 games in WB/S. I'd like to see it closer to a point per game, but not bad for a future depth player.
It would be his NHL debut
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Avery Hayes is getting the call up from WB/S because of missing Penguins tonight
Well deserved, he had a really good rookie camp and training camp. Has 23 points in 31 games in WB/S. I'd like to see it closer to a point per game, but not bad for a future depth player.
It would be his NHL debut
Well deserved, he had a really good rookie camp and training camp. Has 23 points in 31 games in WB/S. I'd like to see it closer to a point per game, but not bad for a future depth player.
It would be his NHL debut
Edmonton Imports Cost Penguins against Islanders hockeyhotstove.com/edmonton-imp...
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Edmonton Imports Cost Penguins against Islanders hockeyhotstove.com/edmonton-imp...
Of course Bezos had 75M for movie being played in empty theaters. It was a bribe, it wasn't for the movie. It wasn't a binary choice to pay the bribe or fund the Post
The ruling class is purposely breaking information/education (schools, newspapers, media, AI) They don't want us to band together
The ruling class is purposely breaking information/education (schools, newspapers, media, AI) They don't want us to band together
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Of course Bezos had 75M for movie being played in empty theaters. It was a bribe, it wasn't for the movie. It wasn't a binary choice to pay the bribe or fund the Post
The ruling class is purposely breaking information/education (schools, newspapers, media, AI) They don't want us to band together
The ruling class is purposely breaking information/education (schools, newspapers, media, AI) They don't want us to band together
If only there was a solution to the billionaire class that is pillaging the planet
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
If only there was a solution to the billionaire class that is pillaging the planet
Not an insignificant prospect. Although, on a quick glance I'd want to know what is happening in his year 4 season in the OHL. Seems like a drastic change in production
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Not an insignificant prospect. Although, on a quick glance I'd want to know what is happening in his year 4 season in the OHL. Seems like a drastic change in production
Crosby emotional, similarities between 2016 team and now, injury updates on Malkin/Letang, new Karlsson milestone, and Kindel's confidence hockeyhotstove.com/penguins-hon...
February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Crosby emotional, similarities between 2016 team and now, injury updates on Malkin/Letang, new Karlsson milestone, and Kindel's confidence hockeyhotstove.com/penguins-hon...
The general consensus was that Pittsburgh was going to be AWFUL, which I never understood. I didn't think they would be quite this good, but bottom dwelling? C'mon
I hope some of you took this advice earlier in the year
I hope some of you took this advice earlier in the year
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The general consensus was that Pittsburgh was going to be AWFUL, which I never understood. I didn't think they would be quite this good, but bottom dwelling? C'mon
I hope some of you took this advice earlier in the year
I hope some of you took this advice earlier in the year
January 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I audibly groaned at this
I suppose it would be best time for an extended absence considering Olympic break is only 4 games away
They would have about 25 days off
But I hate seeing Malkin on a post like this He's been so damn good I'd feel better if had a contract extension already in his pocket
I suppose it would be best time for an extended absence considering Olympic break is only 4 games away
They would have about 25 days off
But I hate seeing Malkin on a post like this He's been so damn good I'd feel better if had a contract extension already in his pocket
January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I audibly groaned at this
I suppose it would be best time for an extended absence considering Olympic break is only 4 games away
They would have about 25 days off
But I hate seeing Malkin on a post like this He's been so damn good I'd feel better if had a contract extension already in his pocket
I suppose it would be best time for an extended absence considering Olympic break is only 4 games away
They would have about 25 days off
But I hate seeing Malkin on a post like this He's been so damn good I'd feel better if had a contract extension already in his pocket
I went around the league and looked at the other 31 rosters then came up with six trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins based on their need of a depth defenseman
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January 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I went around the league and looked at the other 31 rosters then came up with six trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins based on their need of a depth defenseman
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
Sounds like the Penguins are looking for a right handed defenseman.
I searched around the league and found some potential options
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
I searched around the league and found some potential options
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Sounds like the Penguins are looking for a right handed defenseman.
I searched around the league and found some potential options
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
I searched around the league and found some potential options
hockeyhotstove.com/defensive-tr...
Sounds like Penguins will be looking for a bottom pairing defender on the right side
CHI has some Shea Weber guy who isn't getting a lot of ice time. He's a UFA and the Blackhawks aren't playoff bound. He's even scored 23 goals a couple of times
Food for thought!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
CHI has some Shea Weber guy who isn't getting a lot of ice time. He's a UFA and the Blackhawks aren't playoff bound. He's even scored 23 goals a couple of times
Food for thought!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Sounds like Penguins will be looking for a bottom pairing defender on the right side
CHI has some Shea Weber guy who isn't getting a lot of ice time. He's a UFA and the Blackhawks aren't playoff bound. He's even scored 23 goals a couple of times
Food for thought!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
CHI has some Shea Weber guy who isn't getting a lot of ice time. He's a UFA and the Blackhawks aren't playoff bound. He's even scored 23 goals a couple of times
Food for thought!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Bryan Rust deserved a suspension for what he did in a competent hockey league.
He did not deserve one in the NHL and that is because the NHL's Department of Player Safety is corrupt and biased with no consistency. Their standard is fake and random
My thoughts:
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He did not deserve one in the NHL and that is because the NHL's Department of Player Safety is corrupt and biased with no consistency. Their standard is fake and random
My thoughts:
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Bryan Rust deserved a suspension for what he did in a competent hockey league.
He did not deserve one in the NHL and that is because the NHL's Department of Player Safety is corrupt and biased with no consistency. Their standard is fake and random
My thoughts:
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
He did not deserve one in the NHL and that is because the NHL's Department of Player Safety is corrupt and biased with no consistency. Their standard is fake and random
My thoughts:
hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
The Bryan Rust suspension shows how fake and inconsistent the Department of Player Safety is. They are corrupt hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Bryan Rust suspension shows how fake and inconsistent the Department of Player Safety is. They are corrupt hockeyhotstove.com/rust-suspend...
Emil Pieniniemi, previously suspended by the Penguins this year for not reporting to Wheeling, has reported (12/31) and played 10 games.
For me, he is one to keep an eye on. I think he is a more interesting prospect than Owen Pickering
Had a point per game in his age 19 season in OHL (60pts/60gp)
For me, he is one to keep an eye on. I think he is a more interesting prospect than Owen Pickering
Had a point per game in his age 19 season in OHL (60pts/60gp)
January 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Emil Pieniniemi, previously suspended by the Penguins this year for not reporting to Wheeling, has reported (12/31) and played 10 games.
For me, he is one to keep an eye on. I think he is a more interesting prospect than Owen Pickering
Had a point per game in his age 19 season in OHL (60pts/60gp)
For me, he is one to keep an eye on. I think he is a more interesting prospect than Owen Pickering
Had a point per game in his age 19 season in OHL (60pts/60gp)
Pretty valid point to bring up when discussing the consistency of these rulings.
The Penguins lost a playoff series because of a Trouba headshot to... it says here the league's most recognizable player, Sidney Crosby
The Penguins lost a playoff series because of a Trouba headshot to... it says here the league's most recognizable player, Sidney Crosby
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Pretty valid point to bring up when discussing the consistency of these rulings.
The Penguins lost a playoff series because of a Trouba headshot to... it says here the league's most recognizable player, Sidney Crosby
The Penguins lost a playoff series because of a Trouba headshot to... it says here the league's most recognizable player, Sidney Crosby
I don't think Rust was aiming for his head, you can see Boeser's body move back changing Rust's path This was a scramble situation in a 1 goal game in dying seconds
Given subtext of sequence it is kinda insane they picked Rust to actually punish someone this year. Again, based on their own standard
Given subtext of sequence it is kinda insane they picked Rust to actually punish someone this year. Again, based on their own standard
January 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I don't think Rust was aiming for his head, you can see Boeser's body move back changing Rust's path This was a scramble situation in a 1 goal game in dying seconds
Given subtext of sequence it is kinda insane they picked Rust to actually punish someone this year. Again, based on their own standard
Given subtext of sequence it is kinda insane they picked Rust to actually punish someone this year. Again, based on their own standard
The Penguins won't be buyers in the classic sense at the deadline. They won't be buying rentals, might even be selling some.
What about another Chinakhov trade?
Is the Wright guy in Seattle?
hockeyhotstove.com/is-shane-wri...
What about another Chinakhov trade?
Is the Wright guy in Seattle?
hockeyhotstove.com/is-shane-wri...
January 26, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The Penguins won't be buyers in the classic sense at the deadline. They won't be buying rentals, might even be selling some.
What about another Chinakhov trade?
Is the Wright guy in Seattle?
hockeyhotstove.com/is-shane-wri...
What about another Chinakhov trade?
Is the Wright guy in Seattle?
hockeyhotstove.com/is-shane-wri...