Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Mike Reilly joins the boys to talk about what it feels like to be part of an 8-0 juggernaut... and whether the Canes are the team to beat in the East.

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Finally, veteran forward James van Riemsdyk gives us his unfiltered take on the entire playoff landscape — what's surprising him, and who he thinks wins it all.

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Vegas just closed the door on Anaheim... Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen are live breaking down a wild night of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey — and the coffee is already brewing.

First up — a full recap of Game 6 between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas advances to the Western Conference Final to face the Colorado Avalanche... and Jonny and Colby break down how the Golden Knights got here, what Mitch Marner's run means for this team, and what to expect when they go up against Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs.

Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Mike Reilly joins the boys to talk about what it feels like to be part of an 8-0 juggernaut... and whether the Canes are the team to beat in the East.

Next, the guys break down Game 5 of the Habs/Sabres series — Montreal wins 6-3 and takes a 3-2 series lead... Demidov with his first career playoff goal, Slafkovsky and Suzuki going off, and Buffalo's goaltending situation getting messier by the night.

Finally, veteran forward James van Riemsdyk gives us his unfiltered take on the entire playoff landscape — what's surprising him, and who he thinks wins it all.

It's a loaded Friday cup. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk!

00:00 – Friday playoff edition opens

01:30 – Vegas steamrolls Anaheim early as Mitch Marner takes over Game 6

02:15 – “How is Auston Matthews not watching this, thinking I need out of Toronto?”

04:00 – Colby breaks down Jack Eichel’s complete two-way dominance

05:10 – John Tortorella skips media availability and the Orange County curfew explanation

08:10 – Mitch Marner says Tortorella “brought our swagger back”

09:00 – Is Tortorella officially coaching Vegas next season?

11:35 – Early thoughts on a potential Colorado vs Vegas series

12:35 – Anaheim’s future and why the Ducks are built for long-term success

13:50 – Contract projections for Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier

16:45 – Carolina Hurricane Mike Reilly joins

17:05 – Reilly on the Hurricanes’ long playoff break and staying sharp

18:00 – Does Carolina prefer Montreal or Buffalo in the Conference Final?

18:40 – Hurricanes players blowing up group chats during playoff games

20:00 – James van Riemsdyk summer stories and Minnesota lake life

21:20 – Tony DeAngelo’s role in helping Mike Reilly land in Carolina

24:45 – What makes Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes culture so dominant

28:20 – Reilly explains why Carolina players genuinely love coming to the rink

29:45 – Why a Montreal vs Carolina series could be a stylistic war

30:10 – Mike Reilly talks Minnesota Gophers hockey and Brad Larson’s impact

33:15 – Post-interview reaction and behind-the-scenes MSG stories

34:20 – Anaheim contract debate continues: what are Carlsson and Gauthier worth?

35:40 – Logan Cooley’s deal becomes the benchmark for young NHL stars

38:00 – Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini and the future of mega NHL contracts

43:35 – Should superstars take less money to help teams win Cups?

47:20 – Kaprizov’s $17M discussion sparks major salary cap debate

55:20 – Buffalo vs Montreal Game 6 breakdown begins

56:00 – Why sticking with Jakub Dobes changed the game for Montreal

57:00 – Colby questions Tage Thompson’s playoff discipline and Buffalo’s collapse

59:30 – Lane Hutson’s brilliance and Montreal’s power play adjustments

1:03:00 – Panic level rises for Buffalo heading back to Montreal

1:12:45 – James van Riemsdyk joins the show

1:15:00 – JVR on Mitch Marner’s playoff resurgence in Vegas

1:18:20 – Leafs offseason pressure and Auston Matthews speculation

1:22:00 – JVR discusses how NHL contract negotiations have changed

1:26:10 – The future of short-term superstar contracts in the NHL

1:30:30 – JVR on veteran leadership and adapting later in his career

1:35:10 – Final thoughts on conference finals matchups and playoff storylines

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Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with another stacked episode as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by some huge names from across the hockey world.

ESPN’s John Buccigross kicks things off with a full breakdown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the biggest stories around the NHL, standout performances, and what has surprised him most this postseason.

Then, with the 2026 USHL Clark Cup Final officially set between the #5 seed Muskegon Lumberjacks and the #1 seed Sioux Falls Stampede beginning Friday, May 15, the show welcomes both head coaches ahead of the championship series. Sioux Falls head coach Ryan Cruthers joins to discuss the Stampede’s dominant season, developing top prospects, and preparing for the Clark Cup Final, while Muskegon head coach Colten St. Clair breaks down the Lumberjacks’ playoff run, their underdog mentality, and what it will take to capture the title.

ESPN’s Steve Levy also joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, broadcasting hockey on the biggest stage, and much more. Don’t miss another loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey.

00:00 – Playoff Edition Kickoff & Guest Lineup

1:20 – Breaking News: Chris Knoblauch Fired by Edmonton

2:30 – John Buccigross Joins the Show

3:00 – “Edmonton Is a Dysfunctional Organization” Discussion

5:15 – Why Bruce Cassidy Could Be the Perfect Fit for the Oilers

6:40 – Is Edmonton the Most Attractive Coaching Job in Hockey?

8:05 – Did the Oilers Handle the Knoblauch Situation Wrong?

10:05 – “For Edmonton, It’s Been a Gong Show”

12:15 – Debate: Is Coaching Connor McDavid a No-Win Situation?

15:40 – Paul Coffey’s Influence Behind the Scenes in Edmonton

18:45 – Leon Draisaitl’s Comments That May Have Changed Everything

21:15 – Dorofeyev’s Breakout & Vegas Cap Questions

24:20 – Jared Bednar’s “Cup or Bust” Postgame Speech

25:10 – Avalanche vs Wild Breakdown After Colorado Eliminates Minnesota

27:35 – “That Save HAS To Be Made” – Harsh Reality of NHL Playoffs

29:15 – Clark Cup Final Preview

30:30 – Sioux Falls Stampede HC Ryan Cruthers Joins the Show

31:45 – Fargo vs Sioux Falls Triple OT Series Recap

35:35 – Why Playoff Experience Matters for Young Players

40:35 – Colby Cohen Praises Sioux Falls’ Development Culture

44:20 – Calgary Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach’s Rapid Rise

51:25 – Back to NHL Playoffs: Colorado vs Minnesota Continued

56:20 – Nathan MacKinnon Takes Over the Series

1:00:15 – Steve Levy Joins the Show

1:03:30 – Steve Levy on Colorado’s Championship Mentality

1:10:40 – Stanley Cup Favourites Debate

1:18:45 – Tyler Yaremchuk Joins the Show

1:21:15 – Oilers Fan Reaction to the Knoblauch Firing

1:26:00 – How Connor McDavid’s Future Impacts Edmonton

1:31:20 – Edmonton’s Goaltending Situation Fully Examined

1:37:40 – Comparing Edmonton’s Cup Window to Toronto’s Situation

1:44:10 – Final Thoughts on Edmonton’s Coaching Search & Playoff Picture

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ESPN’s John Buccigross kicks things off with a full breakdown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the biggest stories around the NHL, standout performances, and what has surprised him most this postseason.

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Sioux Falls head coach Ryan Cruthers joins to discuss the Stampede’s dominant season, developing top prospects, and preparing for the Clark Cup Final.

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ESPN’s Steve Levy also joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, broadcasting hockey on the biggest stage, and much more. Don’t miss another loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey.

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Tyler Yaremchuk's instant reaction to the Edmonton Oilers firing of Kris Knoblauch, who could be the next head coach and more!

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Sabres PBP voice Dan Dunleavy calls in fresh off Game 4 to break down a bonkers night at the Bell Centre. Zach Benson scoring the winner on his 21st birthday, the goalie interference call that flipped the momentum in the first, UPL's return in net, and what a 2-2 series means heading back to Buffalo for Game 5 Thursday.

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Peter Baugh of The Athletic joins to dig into the Colorado-Minnesota series with the Avs one win away from the West Final. MacKinnon's monster run, the Wild's brutal injury situation heading into Game 5 tomorrow night in Denver, and whether Colorado can finally close a series out at home for the first time in nearly 20 years. Plus, an instant reaction to the Maple Leafs firing of Craig Berube.

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