DK Pittsburgh Sports | Penguins
Daily analysis, live Q&As, and press conference audio covering the Pittsburgh Penguins from the reporters at DK Pittsburgh Sports.
This is not a single podcast, but a branded channel from a sports media outlet featuring multiple formats. The flagship is Dejan Kovacevic's "Daily Shot of Penguins," a solo monologue analyzing recent team news and strategy. The feed is supplemented by Taylor Haase's interactive "Live Shot" Q&As with fans and raw, unedited audio from official team press conferences with players and management. [whG8kaPuIM8, MoJQ21TI0NA]
“Unlike a typical fan podcast, this channel provides a professional, multi-reporter perspective from an established media outlet. Its blend of polished commentary, interactive live shows, and unedited source audio from team press conferences makes it a comprehensive resource.”
Who hosts this show
This channel is the official podcast feed for DK Pittsburgh Sports, an independent sports media company founded by veteran Pittsburgh sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic. The feed features several recurring shows, primarily hosted by Kovacevic and Penguins beat reporter Taylor Haase. Kovacevic, a multi-award-winning journalist, provides daily commentary, while Haase leads live, interactive Q&A sessions and reports on prospects.
Credentials & credits
- Founder/Columnist, DK Pittsburgh Sports (Dejan Kovacevic)
- Former Columnist, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review & Post-Gazette (Dejan Kovacevic)
- Associated Press Sports Editors Top 5 Columnist (Dejan Kovacevic)
- Baseball Hall of Fame Voter (Dejan Kovacevic)
- Penguins Beat Reporter, DK Pittsburgh Sports (Taylor Haase)
- B.A. in Media & Communication Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Taylor Haase)
Other ventures
- DK Pittsburgh Sports (media company)
- Daily Shot of Steelers (podcast)
- Daily Shot of Pirates (podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Patience times twoJun 29, 2026 · 15 min
- 02Live Shot of Penguins: Taylor Haase from Penguins NHL Draft HQJun 27, 2026 · 28 min
- 03Ron Francis, Penguins, on return to organizationJun 27, 2026 · 7 min
- 04Wes Clark, Penguins, on 2026 draft classJun 27, 2026 · 5 min
- 05Kyle Dubas, Penguins, on Liam Ruck, free agency plansJun 27, 2026 · 16 min
- 06DK's Double Shot of Penguins: NHL Draft's here!Jun 26, 2026 · 29 min
- 07DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Give 'em time, I guessJun 26, 2026 · 14 min
- 08DK's Double Shot of Penguins: The new owners!Jun 25, 2026 · 30 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ron Francis, Penguins, on return to organization
Features new Senior Advisor Ron Francis detailing his return to the team, his role, and his long-standing personal connection to Kyle Dubas's family.
- 02Live Shot of Penguins: Taylor Haase from Penguins NHL Draft HQ
A recap of the 2024 NHL Draft where the Penguins notably selected twin brothers, Liam and Markus Ruck, with their first two picks.
- 03DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Patience times two
Host Dejan Kovacevic provides a strong, analytical argument against the popular fan notion of a 'total rebuild' in the modern NHL salary cap era.
What you'll be asked on this show
The channel does not have a consistent, host-led interview format. Dejan Kovacevic's and Taylor Haase's main shows are solo commentary and live Q&A, respectively. The only interviews presented are recordings of press scrums, where multiple reporters ask direct, news-focused questions to team personnel like Senior Advisor Ron Francis. These questions are typically direct, fact-based, and intended to clarify news about roles, team strategy, and recent performance. [MoJQ21TI0NA]
The channel has multiple, distinct formats. Dejan Kovacevic's "Daily Shot" is a solo commentary show, often including a listener question segment called 'J1Q'. [qIfNmSRSqoc] Taylor Haase's "Live Shot" is a live-streamed Q&A where she fields questions directly from the viewer chat. [whG8kaPuIM8] Other uploads are simply raw audio from media scrums with team personnel. [MoJQ21TI0NA]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What led to your reunion with the Penguins?”
This is a typical opening question in a press conference to establish the backstory of a new hiring.
process
4- Q.01
“What exactly will your role look like?”
Reporters ask this to get specific details about a new executive's responsibilities.
- Q.02
“Will you be based in Pittsburgh or work remotely?”
A follow-up question to clarify the logistical nature of the job.
- Q.03
“What was your involvement in the NHL draft?”
Asked to understand the immediate impact and contributions of the new hire.
- Q.04
“What are your impressions of the development staff's growth under Kyle Dubas?”
A closing question to gauge an opinion on the team's infrastructure and player development program.
personal
3- Q.01
“What does it mean to you personally to come back to this organization?”
This question seeks to elicit a more personal, emotional response about returning to a former team.
- Q.02
“What's your assessment of how things went in your previous role?”
This question prompts reflection on past performance and experiences at a former organization.
- Q.03
“What was it like to see Kyle Dubas running a draft room?”
A question designed to get an insider's observation of the team's lead executive in action.
future
1- Q.01
“What's your view on where the Penguins are in their current transition?”
Seeks an expert assessment of the team's present state and future trajectory.
relationships
1- Q.01
“Did having former teammates here make the decision to return easier?”
This explores the influence of personal relationships on a major career decision.
mindset
1- Q.01
“How important is it for a franchise to keep its legends involved?”
This question probes the executive's philosophy on team culture and the role of alumni.
Signature segments
- · Daily Shot of Penguins
- · Double Shot of Penguins
- · Live Shot
- · J1Q (Listener Question Segment)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The channel doesn't book traditional interview guests. Instead, "guests" are Pittsburgh Penguins executives, coaches, and players speaking in official media settings like press conferences, whose audio is then published to the feed. [MoJQ21TI0NA]
- Ron Francison Ron Francis, Penguins, on return to organization
- Wes Clarkon Wes Clark, Penguins, on 2026 draft class
- Kyle Dubason Kyle Dubas, Penguins, on Liam Ruck, free agency plans
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The primary promotional goal appears to be driving listeners to become paid subscribers of the DK Pittsburgh Sports media platform. External sponsors like Lenovo have also been featured. [MoJQ21TI0NA, whG8kaPuIM8]
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the main hosts?
- The primary hosts are Dejan Kovacevic, the founder of DK Pittsburgh Sports, and Taylor Haase, the site's Penguins beat reporter.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the channel releases new episodes daily on weekdays.
- What are the different show formats?
- The channel features multiple formats: 'Daily Shot' (solo commentary), 'Live Shot' (live fan Q&A), and recordings of official team press conferences.
- Is this an interview show?
- No, it is not a traditional interview show. The main segments are commentary and Q&A. Interviews only appear as raw audio from press conferences with team personnel. [MoJQ21TI0NA]
- Where can I listen?
- The shows are available on YouTube and through the DK Pittsburgh Sports website and mobile apps.
- What is DK Pittsburgh Sports?
- It is an independent, subscription-based sports media company founded in 2014 by Dejan Kovacevic to provide dedicated coverage of Pittsburgh's professional sports teams.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]About us | DK Pittsburgh Sportsdkpittsburghsports.com
- [02]Dejan Kovacevic's Biography - Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [03]Taylor Haase's Profile | DK Pittsburgh Sports Journalist - Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [04]Taylor Haase, Author at DK Pittsburgh Sportsdkpittsburghsports.com
- [05]DK's Daily Shot of Steelers - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Dejan Kovacevic - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wikien.everybodywiki.com
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