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Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with a loaded edition as guest-host Steve Peters sits in for Colby Cohen!

Jonny and Steve break down the high-stakes drama of the Eastern Conference playoff race. With the postseason just weeks away, we look at the bubble teams fighting for those final Wild Card spots and who has the easiest path to the finish line.

We also go behind the bench to discuss the bench bosses making waves this season:

Jack Adams Frontrunners: Who is the current favorite for Coach of the Year? We weigh the cases for Jon Cooper (Lightning), Lindy Ruff (Sabres), and Rick Bowness (Blue Jackets).

Coaches on the Hot Seat: Which organizations are nearing a breaking point, and who might be looking for a new leader this summer?

To wrap up the show, we are joined by the legendary Ken Daniels, the iconic voice of the Detroit Red Wings. He joins us to share his perspective on the league's biggest storylines and the state of hockey in the Motor City.

0:00 - Welcome + Thursday show intro

1:05 - Steve Peters fills in + show preview (Ken Daniels later)

2:13 - Bruins vs Sabres reaction + Buffalo identity

3:44 - Zach Benson usage + development debate

6:18 - Benson progression + Buffalo depth discussion

8:44 - Josh Doan impact + “details away from puck”

11:06 - Sabres culture + locker room chemistry

12:24 - Are the Sabres built for the playoffs?

14:16 - Advanced stats case for Buffalo offense

15:55 - Eastern Conference playoff picture + prep challenges

17:07 - Jack Adams Award conversation begins

18:24 - Lindy Ruff case + award flaws debate

19:47 - Dan Muse praise + Pittsburgh turnaround

21:00 - Why Jon Cooper gets overlooked

23:09 - Travis Green + Ottawa system improvements

24:36 - Senators playoff identity + physicality

25:12 - “Underdog award” debate (Jack Adams)

26:51 - Coaching vs roster (Edmonton example)

28:19 - Do systems actually matter? (deep dive)

31:30 - Systems in playoffs vs regular season

33:07 - Forechecking importance + playoff translation

35:40 - How casual vs hardcore fans watch hockey

38:02 - Bruins forecheck breakdown (example play)

41:14 - Coaches on the hot seat (Berube, Keefe, Cassidy)

47:10 - Setup: offside rule debate + Ken Daniels intro setup

50:33 - Offside rule explanation (blue line concept)

53:41 - Ken Daniels joins the show

54:09 - Origin of the “blue line = offensive zone” idea

55:20 - Impact on reviews + “buzzkill” moments

56:34 - Why fewer offside challenges would occur

57:34 - Red Wings playoff push + expectations

1:01:47 - Broadcasting big moments + pressure/excitement

1:08:01 - Life as a broadcaster + behind-the-scenes insight

1:11:38 - Offside rule examples + Patrick Kane goal context

1:13:03 - League resistance to rule changes discussion

1:14:29 - Ken Daniels outro + final thoughts

1:15:03 - Post-interview discussion

1:16:30+ - Outro/closing segment

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Former NHL defenseman and current analyst Thomas Hickey joins the show to go "Around the NHL." We hit the biggest storylines across the league, from the tightening postseason races to the veteran perspective on which teams are actually built for a deep spring.

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Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with a loaded edition as we dive into the most talked-about prospect in the game, James Hagens. Fresh off signing an ATO with the Providence Bruins, the Hobey Baker finalist is officially making the jump to the pro ranks. We break down his elite season at BC and what his arrival means for the Boston Bruins organization as they eye a playoff run.

Then, former NHL defenseman and current analyst Thomas Hickey joins the show to go "Around the NHL." We hit the biggest storylines across the league, from the tightening postseason races to the veteran perspective on which teams are actually built for a deep spring.

Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen also react to the latest news and key performances shaping the NHL landscape. Subscribe for daily hockey talk from the prospect pipeline to the locker room.

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Brandon Naurato joins us to break down his program, player development, and what NHL teams should be watching as top prospects continue to rise

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Hal Gill joins the show to dive into the Nashville Predators' playoff push, what has fueled their surge, and whether they have the pieces to make real noise down the stretch.

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Season 3 rolls on with a loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as we welcome Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato to break down his program, player development, and what NHL teams should be watching as top prospects continue to rise. Then Hal Gill joins the show to dive into the Nashville Predators playoff push, what has fueled their surge, and whether they have the pieces to make real noise down the stretch. Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen also hit the biggest storylines around the NHL, from the tightening playoff races to key performances shaping the postseason picture. Don’t miss this one as we bring insight from behind the bench and inside the locker room. Subscribe for daily hockey talk and analysis.

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0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro

2:05 - Brandon Naurato joins the show

2:15 - Opening question: Michigan power play goal reaction

3:19 - Comparing the current Michigan team to past Wolverines teams

4:35 - Team identity: skill vs grit balance

6:21 - Developing NHL talent vs winning in college

8:12 - Player development beyond on-ice skills

9:07 - Managing NHL aspirations during NCAA tournament

10:33 - Michigan program culture + embracing expectations

12:05 - NCAA tournament prep: Bentley preview

13:27 - Being the favourite vs the underdog mentality

14:34 - Team chemistry + “playing with house money”

16:06 - Malcolm Spence breakdown

18:55 - Team energy + leadership culture

19:28 - Coaching mindset + emotional management

21:33 - Word economy + coaching communication

21:51 - Michael Hage development + 200-ft game

23:18 - Team youth + growth throughout season

24:04 - Locker room culture + celebrations

26:14 - NCAA regionals hosting discussion

29:00 - NHL player connections + Dylan Larkin mention

29:21 - Closing thoughts + tournament outlook

30:32 - Naurato leaves

33:07 - Hal Gill joins the show

33:23 - Steven Stamkos season + Nashville turnaround

34:26 - Stamkos adapting his game

35:02 - Andrew Brunette coaching evolution

36:14 - Predators system changes (defense vs speed)

38:08 - Trade deadline impact + youth movement

41:14 - Wood’s role + long-term projection

42:09 - Youth development + growth curve

43:29 - Predators GM search + Barry Trotz situation

45:07 - Trade deadline strategy + roster decisions

46:18 - Veteran response + team resurgence

47:25 - Nashville as a destination + GM candidates

47:58 - Ryan Ufko development + UMass pipeline

50:33 - New generation confidence vs old-school play

51:41 - Defence vs Offence debate in modern NHL

52:28 - Old-school stick flex + physical play stories

53:34 - Broadcasting experience + barefoot story

54:54 - Hal Gill outro

55:12 - Post-interview banter + training stories

56:34 - Bet365 segment + Bet of the night: Blue Jackets ML

57:30+ - Outro

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Assistant GM of the Minnesota Wild joins the show, and we dive into his role with the Wild, team-building philosophy, player development, and what’s ahead for Minnesota as they push toward the postseason.

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Season 3 rolls on with another packed edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as we welcome Minnesota Wild Assistant GM Chris Kelleher to the show! We dive into his role with the Wild, team-building philosophy, player development, and what’s ahead for Minnesota as they push toward the postseason. Then, in the second half, we shift our focus to the NHL playoff races heating up across the league, breaking down key battles, bubble teams, and what to watch down the stretch. Plus, Connor McDavid stirs things up by calling the Pacific Division a “pillow fight” — we react to the comment and what it says about the current state of the division. Don’t miss it.

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Joe Beninati joins the show to talk all things Washington Capitals, diving into their current form, key storylines, and what to expect as they push toward the playoffs.

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