Morning Cuppa Hockey

NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins the show to dive into the latest news and rumours from around the league, including the growing debate around no-trade and no-movement clauses after Gary Bettman’s comments and Brad Marchand’s response, whether Elias Pettersson’s strong start has changed his trade value or Vancouver’s willingness to move him, the latest surrounding Simon Edvinsson in Detroit, whether there’s anything to Dylan Larkin and the Florida Panthers, and where things stand with Connor Hellebuyck as the Winnipeg Jets continue to win while he remains out of the lineup.

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Alex Ovechkin has made it official: the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last. Morning Cuppa Hockey reacts to Ovechkin’s retirement announcement, what his legendary career has meant to the NHL and what to expect from one final season with the Washington Capitals.

The guys also get into the Ottawa Senators’ strong start without Brady Tkachuk and how Jake Sanderson’s injury could impact them, plus the early struggles for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Then NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins the show to dive into the latest news and rumours from around the league, including the growing debate around no-trade and no-movement clauses after Gary Bettman’s comments and Brad Marchand’s response, whether Elias Pettersson’s strong start has changed his trade value or Vancouver’s willingness to move him, the latest surrounding Simon Edvinsson in Detroit, whether there’s anything to Dylan Larkin and the Florida Panthers, and where things stand with Connor Hellebuyck as the Winnipeg Jets continue to win while he remains out of the lineup.

All that and more on a new episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey!

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On today’s episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and former NHL Defenseman Colby Cohen break down the biggest stories from around the NHL, starting in Detroit with the latest surrounding the Red Wings and the questions continuing to build around the team.

They also get into the situation in Vancouver after Elias Pettersson’s hit and Rick Tocchet calling out the Canucks. Anaheim continues to impress despite losing several key pieces from their blue line, and the New York Rangers starting to find their game with back-to-back wins — including a goal from Igor Shesterkin.

Plus, are the Toronto Maple Leafs in trouble again? The guys discuss Gavin McKenna’s slow start, John Tavares and whether age is beginning to catch up with him, and plenty more from around the NHL.

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00:00 Detroit's Rebuild Is Starting to Raise Questions

03:12 Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider & Detroit's Free-Agent Problem

11:56 Are Detroit and Philadelphia Stuck in No Man's Land?

19:15 The Flyers' Messy Start & Rick Tocchet's Messaging

27:00 Florida's Barkov Problem & the Larkin Trade Idea

31:54 Anaheim Might Be Better Than Expected

38:56 Vancouver Is Finally Showing Some Life

42:13 Tyrel Bauer: The Next Matt Rempe?

44:31 Kyle Connor Keeps Producing in Winnipeg

46:13 Matthew Knies Looks Like a Different Player in Columbus

52:21 The Rangers Are Finding Their Game

58:36 Is Alexis Lafrenière Ever Going to Be a Consistent Scorer?

01:06:29 Utah Is a Team to Watch

01:13:47 What's Wrong With the Blackhawks?

01:22:12 Inside Daily Faceoff's Beat the Goalie

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Jesse Montano stops by to talk Avalanche, including Jared Bednar's new four-year extension and how Colorado's game is shaping up.

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Kevin Kurz joins the show to talk about the Flyers' offseason and what to expect from them this season. Kevin also breaks down Philadelphia's game 1 against the Penguins, a 7-0 loss on opening night.

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Morning Cuppa Hockey is back for Season 4, and Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen are kicking off the new season with a loaded show.

First up is Kevin Kurz, who joins the show to talk about the Flyers' offseason and what to expect from them this season. Kevin also breaks down Philadelphia's game 1 against the Penguins, a 7-0 loss on opening night.

Then Jesse Montano stops by to talk Avalanche, including Jared Bednar's new four-year extension and how Colorado's game is shaping up.

We wrap the show by talk about Gavin McKenna and his role on the Maple Leafs power play. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk!

00:00 – Opening Night Takeaways: Flyers Collapse and Easton Cowan Impresses

04:00 – Kevin Kurz Joins: Breaking Down the Flyers’ 7–0 Home Opener Loss

12:00 – Flyers Goaltending Concerns and a Must-Watch Response Against New Jersey

19:49 – Can Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin Lead the Penguins Back to the Playoffs?

25:45 – The Flyers’ Rebuild Faces a New Test

31:39 – Which NHL Coach Could Be on the Hot Seat First?

34:01 – Jesse Montano Joins: Nathan MacKinnon Leads Colorado’s 8–4 Statement Win

36:15 – Why Colorado’s Power Play Still Needs Work

42:32 – Jared Bednar’s Four-Year Extension: Is It Stanley Cup or Bust in Colorado?

52:57 – Avalanche Breakout Candidates: Jaden Schwartz

57:29 – Gavin McKenna’s Early Adjustment and Auston Matthews’ Offensive Responsibility

1:04:35 – How Can Toronto Fix Its Power Play?

1:10:06 – NHL Games to Watch: Sharks, Wild and Coaching Pressure Around the League

1:14:10 – Bet365 Bet of the Night

1:15:05 – Wrapping Up the First Week of the NHL Season

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Zack Phillips of TLN After Dark on DFO Toronto joins us to talk Maple Leafs after the loss to the Canadiens, with the Marchenko trade still fresh and a new-look roster getting its first real test. To close the show we hit the rest of opening night around the league, including the Oilers and the Golden Knights.

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Erik Cole joins to talk Hurricanes after the banner night loss to the Panthers. We also get into the Rangers and their loss to Boston, and where that leaves them after game one.

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Season 4 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is back on the Daily Faceoff network with the day-after-opening-night show. Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen go through the first night of the 2026-27 NHL season and what stood out.

Erik Cole joins to talk Hurricanes after the banner night loss to the Panthers. We also get into the Rangers and their loss to Boston, and where that leaves them after game one.

Zack Phillips of TLN After Dark on DFO Toronto joins us to talk Maple Leafs after the loss to the Canadiens, with the Marchenko trade still fresh and a new-look roster getting its first real test. To close the show we hit the rest of opening night around the league, including the Oilers and the Golden Knights.

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NHL insider David Pagnotta joins the show to break down the latest NHL rumours and trade buzz, including the blockbuster Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets deal that shook up the league on the eve of opening night. We get into what it means for both teams, who came out ahead, and which storylines and NHL trade candidates to watch as the new season gets going.

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