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jim
1:11
Does the upcoming draft have any players that look like future legends or once in a lifetime talents?  EVery so often a player looks like a future star, even if it ultimately doesn't pan out.
Jason Mackey
1:12
Dahlin would be one, but honestly, with this current trip on the heels of the Penguins' season ending, I haven't had a ton of time to delve into draft research.
Guest
1:12
In your humble opinion, is Eric Lindros a Hall of Famer?
Jason Mackey
1:12
Yes, I think so.
seattle
1:12
You have to give an answer, Mackey - If it was your choice, what is the best team name for a future Seattle NHL franchise?
Jason Mackey
1:13
Supersonics.
Guest
1:13
Will the legalization nationally of sports gambling make the NHL players susceptible to illegal payoffs, game fixing, and other terrible sins that will ruin sports?
Jason Mackey
1:13
I don't think so. Would be really, really hard to fix an NHL game even if you tried.
Guest
1:13
Isn't the Grateful Dead just KISS for hippies?    Average music that is marketed well and slapped on tons of tshirts and bumper stickers.
Jason Mackey
1:14
I would disagree with that. I don't think the music is average, one; not from a musical standpoint or from the multiple layers that go into it. Dead music also creates a feeling amount listeners that I'm not sure Kiss fans get.
Guest
1:14
Where is the NHL draft being held this years?
Jason Mackey
1:14
Dallas.f
Dallas*
caps fan
1:14
Do the Lightning seem a little flat to you? I don't think they have the depth afterall to win a Cup.
Jason Mackey
1:15
They looked pretty ... not flat the other night. I think they do. I think that fourth line can produce some offensively, even if that has been a challenge. They're even with the Caps in terms of depth, IMO.
music nerd
1:15
Hey Jason, not to make a big deal about it, but I saw last week when you ripped the guy who mentioned liking the band Train. They've had some big hits - Drops of Jupiter & Meet Virginia are two you'd probably recognize. They actually formed out in the Bay Area just like the Grateful Dead. Anyway, you ought to give them a shot. They can jam pretty well on their live stuff and I think musically you'll see a lot of similarities to the Dead. I think Meet Virginia, for example, sounds a lot like New Speedway Boogie. Anyway, it doesn't hurt to give them a listen, especially since we've all tried to get more into the Dead for you. Also, check out Train's older stuff first. The newer stuff is a bit commercial. Thanks, Jason!
Jason Mackey
1:15
Thanks, music nerd. I'll check it out. To be clear: I didn't "rip" the guy/gal. I said I didn't care much for Train. That is all.
Guest
1:15
What player jersey of the Pens do you see most fans wearing at games? Crosby?
Jason Mackey
1:15
Crosby or Mario, honestly.
Guest
1:15
Right now, nationally, who do you think is the most popular NHL player or the face of the league so to speak?
Jason Mackey
1:16
I honestly don't think there's a consensus pick. Crosby and McDavid are obvious. Maybe in Toronto it's Matthews. Winnipeg, Laine. Vegas, Fleury. On and on. There are a lot. I'm not sure why the NHL -- above other pro sports leagues -- grabs onto the Face of the League concept. It's OK to have a bunch of stars and market them. NBA seems to do OK with the concept.
Dan
1:17
Jason...thoughts on Carl Hagelin for Jake Muzzin ...Kong’s want to get faster Muzzin when healthy fits a 3-4 defenseman and the money matches up !!
Jason Mackey
1:18
Wouldn't hate it. However, one advantage to moving Hagelin is to repurpose that money into Guentzel/Rust. They're going to need paid eventually. But I could also see the Muzzin move making sense because it addresses a need. Again, don't hate it.
yo
1:18
These goalie equipment changes that you've been reporting on seem pretty extreme. Will the new goalie gear be as safe as the current stuff?
Jason Mackey
1:18
Good one. Reporting on? Must've been while I was sleeping.
Guest
1:18
What does a Jason Mackey like to do in his free time?    Besides listen to choice Dead nuggs of course!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jason Mackey
1:19
When I get some, I'll let you know. Ha. Been a busy couple of months. Nothing exciting. If I can sneak away for a run, I like that. Some sports watching and reading. But I have a wonderful wife and son at home. Hanging out with them is something I can't wait to do more of.
Guest
1:19
Will Jagr be back in the NHL next season?
Jason Mackey
1:19
No. He'll play another year for Kladno.
Guest
1:19
Are the Knight for real? Could this team win the Cup?   And would a Vegas stanley cup win be more impressive than the Avalanche winning it all their first season?
Jason Mackey
1:20
I think so. They started from nothing, even if the expansion rules were the best they've ever been. I think the Golden Knights are absolutely good enough. If Fleury keeps playing the way he is, there's zero reason why they couldn't win this thing.
Guest
1:20
Does S. Crosby live in Canada during the offseason?
Jason Mackey
1:20
Yes. He goes back home to Nova Scotia. Has his own place.
real deal
1:20
Is this B. Hayton everyone is raving about going into the Draft the real deal? Or is he a poser?
Jason Mackey
1:20
Poser.
Al in NJ
1:20
Jason, do you think the Cole for Brassard deal was a killer blow to this season?
Jason Mackey
1:21
Killer blow might be a bit strong, but it certainly didn't pan out the way the Penguins hoped. It hurt that Brassard got hurt and never fully found a fit. But I can't fault the Penguins for going for it.
rob r
1:21
Jason, when you are totally spaced out listening to the Dead, do you imagine the band members on stage jamming or do you visualize nature scenes? I used to imagine the band members, but now I mainly imagine nature scenes they might have visited in the California area.    Any good concerts you listening to these days?    Thanks for the Great Pens Coverage and Have a great summer!
Jason Mackey
1:22
You, too, Rob. Honestly, a lot of times when I'm listening to the Dead, I'm working and doing other things. Been in a big '89 and '90 zone. Loving it.
Guest
1:22
Who should win Defenseman of the Year for this season?
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