Penn State men’s hockey is building something special — and it just got even bigger.

Host Zach Seyko and PSU hockey color commentator Eric Ohlson react to the commitments of Jackson Smith and Pierce Mbuyi, two elite NHL prospects who signal a seismic shift in Penn State’s recruiting ceiling. Jackson Smith, a projected top-15 NHL Draft pick, joins the Nittany Lions this season and instantly boosts an already dominant blue line. Pierce Mbuyi — the OHL’s Rookie of the Year — joins next year and brings elite offensive upside.

The guys also break down the current roster and returning stars, how PSU stacks up against BC, Michigan, and Minnesota, why goalie is the only lingering question mark, and whether the Frozen Four is just the beginning.

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00:00 – Intro
01:20 – Jackson Smith Scouting Report & Immediate Impact
04:00 – Elite Blue Line: Penn State’s Strongest Ever?
05:00 – Pierce Mbuyi = Future First-Round Draft Pick
07:00 – Forward Group is LOADED for 2025
09:10 – Are McKenna, Martone, Misa Still Must-Get?
10:00 – Top 5 Team? Why PSU Might Be a Title Favorite
12:00 – Chemistry & Goaltending: The Only Real Question Marks
15:00 – Can This Roster Win the National Title?
17:00 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next for PSU Hockey Recruiting