Pierre McGuire Talks NHL Playoffs, Flyers’ Exit & Jay Caufield’s Stanley Cup Ring Secret

Stanley Cup Final Chaos, Steelers Camp Buzz & Pierre McGuire’s Hockey Insight

On this episode of The Larry & Big Man Show, Larry and Jay break down a wild weekend in sports, starting with the Stanley Cup Final and a chaotic Game 3 between Vegas and Carolina. The guys discuss Mitch Marner’s natural hat trick, Carolina’s goaltending questions, the entertainment value of the series, and the key moments that could swing the Final. The conversation shifts to Steelers minicamp, where a new tone is being set with no benches at practice, team bonding at Kennywood, Aaron Rodgers getting involved early, and key roster moves as football season gets closer. The guys also dive into the massive Myles Garrett trade to the Rams, what it means for the AFC North, and whether Aaron Donald could be tempted to return. Plus, Big Man sounds off on the Morgan Wallen concert cancellation in Pittsburgh, the Pirates’ tough weekend in Atlanta, Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani coming to PNC Park, the NBA Finals, golf, and another Original Yinzers Dog of the Week. Pierre McGuire joins the show for his weekly hockey insight, breaking down the Stanley Cup Final, officiating controversies, the coach of the year debate, memories from the Penguins’ 1992 Stanley Cup team, and some classic Arnold Palmer stories. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez. Produced by 1TEAM Media. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial

Colby Armstrong on Penguins Memories, Mario Lemieux, Winter Classic & Life After Hockey

A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay featuring former Pittsburgh Penguins forward and hockey analyst Colby Armstrong. Colby looks back on his journey from Saskatchewan to Pittsburgh, getting drafted by the Penguins, arriving for his first NHL training camp on 9/11, and learning the grind of pro hockey through old-school camps, tough coaching, and years in Wilkes-Barre. Colby also shares stories from his broadcasting career with Sportsnet, TNT, Penguins coverage, and Game Notes, including what it was like learning media without a traditional background and working alongside Jay Caufield. The conversation dives into his Team Canada memories, scoring the gold medal game-winner at the World Championships, playing in Moscow, and the heartbreak of losing to Russia on the international stage. Plus, Colby revisits the first NHL Winter Classic in Buffalo, scoring the fastest goal in Winter Classic history, Sidney Crosby’s iconic shootout winner, and why that snowy outdoor game still stands out. He also reflects on playing in Montreal, the emotion of watching his former Penguins teammates in the Stanley Cup Final, the magic of Mellon Arena, Mario Lemieux’s presence, life as a hockey dad, family, pranks, youth sports, and the hockey community in Pittsburgh. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Tim Legler on NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama & His Three-Point Shootout Story

A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry Richert and Jay Caufield featuring ESPN NBA analyst and former NBA sharpshooter Tim Legler.Tim joins the show ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals to break down a thrilling Game 1, including Jalen Brunson’s toughness, the Knicks’ second-half surge, and the key stretch that changed the momentum when Victor Wembanyama came off the floor. He also explains why this Knicks-Spurs matchup has all the ingredients of a dream Finals series, from Madison Square Garden energy to the national spotlight around Wemby and New York basketball.Plus, Tim shares what it was like calling his first NBA Finals, how he approaches broadcasting as a teacher of the game, and why being courtside gives him a different view of the action. The conversation also looks back on his multi-sport childhood, his La Salle and Big 5 basketball days, legendary summer runs in Avalon, and the emotional story behind winning the NBA Three-Point Contest.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive & Zerorez. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Stanley Cup Finals Preview, Malkin Returns & MLB Salary Cap Debate

A new edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay, joined by Dave from New York and Pierre McGuire fresh off his trip covering international hockey. The guys start with a heartfelt conversation on the passing of Claude Lemieux, his impact on the game, and the importance of mental health awareness. They also break down Sasha Barkov’s incredible run with Finland, his connection to Sidney Crosby in hockey history, and what it means heading into the Stanley Cup Finals. Plus, the crew reacts to Evgeni Malkin returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins for another season, debates the Pirates’ rotation decisions with Jared Jones coming back, and dives into the MLB salary cap proposal and what it could mean for small-market teams like Pittsburgh. Pierre McGuire joins later in the episode to discuss Finland’s World Championship win, Canada’s disappointing finish, Carolina’s Stanley Cup chances, and why player development could be the key difference in the playoffs. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Pittsburgh. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Dave Hanson on Slap Shot, Paul Newman & The Hanson Brothers’ 50-Year Legacy

A new episode of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay featuring Dave Hanson, one of the legendary Hanson Brothers from the cult classic hockey film Slap Shot. Dave shares the incredible story of how real hockey players ended up in one of the most iconic sports movies of all time, what it was like working with Paul Newman, and why the film still connects with generations of hockey fans nearly 50 years later.Dave also looks back on his playing career, the wild world of minor league hockey, unforgettable road stories, bench-clearing brawls, fan reactions, and how he eventually made Pittsburgh home through his work with the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. A funny, nostalgic, and classic hockey conversation with one of the most recognizable figures in the sport’s pop culture history. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive. Produced by 1TEAM Media.