Penguins bench the Zamboni gravy boat

Context: Zamboni gravy boats were given away the past two seasons at the game before Thanksgiving.

• Gravy boats sell for $60-$150 on the secondary market.

Flashback: I attended the 2024 game and didn't arrive early enough for a gravy boat. I waited an hour after the game ended, assuming someone would leave a boat behind, but no one did.

• One lady even stood watch over five gravy boats as her family used the restroom and said, "Don't worry, I'll guard the boats," in the thickest yinzer accent you can imagine.

💭 Ryan's thought bubble: I've checked countless thrift stores for castaway boats, to no avail. No one is parting with these gravy boats.

Yes, but: The Pens and Giant Eagle are giving away kitchen aprons on Nov. 25 this year to the first 7,500 fans.

The Penguins did not respond to a request for comment.

What's next: The Pens are giving away magnetic schedules for their first home game on Oct. 3 against the Montreal Canadiens.