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Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen know their hockey, but they don’t always agree on it. Having played the sport at multiple levels throughout their careers, they have experienced pretty much everything — even a Stanley Cup! Every morning the guys will discuss the latest news, trends, controversial plays, and introduce you to some interesting characters from around the game.
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- 4 days ago1h 21m
Extension, Captains, & Avery | Morning Cuppa Hockey
On the final summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen break down a huge day of NHL news, beginning with the changing contract landscape after Ryan Leonard and Drake Batherson land massive eight-year extensions. They discuss what Leonard’s deal could mean for young stars like Will Smith and Gabe Perreault, the rising NHL salary cap and how teams are approaching long-term contracts differently than ever before. The guys also dive into John Hynes’ extension in Minnesota and the future of Quinn Hughes, debating whether the Wild could actually risk letting Hughes reach unrestricted free agency.Then, Sean Avery joins the show following the announcement of The Sean Avery Show, launching September 23rd on the HockeyFights YouTube channel. Avery shares what fans can expect from the new show before getting into the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, John Tavares’ tax situation, Quinn Hughes, offer sheets, NHL scouting and team-building. Things get heated as Avery and the guys debate the value of draft picks and young players before turning their attention to the Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin and the organization’s uncertain direction. Plus, Avery and Jonny go head-to-head over expectations for Rangers players before Colby closes the final summer show with a heartfelt remembrance of Barry Melrose and the impact he had on hockey, broadcasting and everyone who knew him.TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro & Sean Avery tease2:31 – Ryan Leonard & Drake Batherson’s massive extensions6:17 – What Leonard’s deal means for Will Smith & Gabe Perreault9:15 – The NHL’s rapidly changing contract market15:55 – John Hynes extension & the Quinn Hughes situation17:59 – Could Quinn Hughes actually reach free agency?20:31 – The Sean Avery Show announcement21:11 – Colby’s embarrassing Sean Avery story26:14 – Sean Avery previews his new show27:58 – John Tavares, taxes & Canadian NHL teams30:18 – Avery’s pointer stick & what he wants to see from NHL players34:19 – Sean Avery puts Jonny’s reporting to the test38:24 – What should Minnesota do with Quinn Hughes?43:33 – Is NHL free agency dying?44:00 – Avery reacts to Ryan Leonard’s contract46:01 – Offer sheets, draft picks & the scouting debate49:08 – Building teams through the draft54:47 – Sean Avery on the Detroit Red Wings & Dylan Larkin57:41 – Detroit’s coaching situation1:02:00 – Avery on developing coaches & new voices in the NHL1:03:23 – Sean Avery vs. Jonny on Rangers expectations1:06:56 – What to expect from The Sean Avery Show1:10:24 – Colby remembers Barry Melrose1:20:10 – Final summer show wrap-up1:21:06 – Bet of the Day & return datePresented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Cale Makar In & Hellebuyck Out | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is back with Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen breaking down one of the biggest contract stories in hockey. Right off the top, former NHL defenceman John-Michael Liles joins the show to discuss Cale Makar’s record-breaking contract, how the deal could impact Quinn Hughes’ next contract, and what it says about the changing landscape of the NHL as superstar players continue to push the market forward. Then, Makar’s agent Brian Bartlett joins the show to take us inside the record-breaking deal, how the contract came together, the negotiations behind it, and what it means for Makar and the NHL moving forward. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let us know what you think Makar’s deal means for Quinn Hughes and the rest of the NHL’s top stars in the comments below! Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Chris Pronger & Player Power | Morning Cuppa Hockey
On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger to discuss player empowerment, Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, Dylan Larkin’s trade request, and his new book Earned. Pronger also reflects on his career, adversity, being traded, what’s next for him, and changes he’d make to the NHL. Pronger shares his perspective on why players are gaining more control over their careers, the challenges teams face when players want out, and what it was like being traded multiple times throughout his own career. He also opens up about the failures and adversity that shaped him, betting on himself, and dealing with pressure and doubt even at the highest level. After the interview, Jonny and Colby react to the conversation and wrap up with the Bet365 Bet of the Day and what’s ahead for Morning Cuppa Hockey. #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #ChrisPronger TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & Chris Pronger Joins the Show 4:39 - Quinn Hughes’ Contract Situation 6:12 - What Matters Most to Quinn Hughes: Money or Winning? 10:49 - The Rise of Player Empowerment 12:27 - Chris Pronger on Players Asking for Trades 16:45 - You Can’t Have It Both Ways: How Fans Treat Players 19:04 - Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request 22:26 - The Fan vs. Player Perspective 23:06 - The Trade That Hurt Chris Pronger the Most 24:17 - The Reality of Being Traded 27:11 - What Happens If Dylan Larkin Isn’t Traded? 28:12 - The Business of NHL Trades 30:34 - Pronger on Edmonton’s Hockey Culture 32:04 - Why Chris Pronger Wrote "Earned" 33:36 - Betting on Yourself & Taking the Non-Conforming Path 35:09 - The Adversity That Shaped Pronger’s Career 36:54 - What Pronger Learned From Being on the Other Side of the Media 39:20 - The Adversity Behind the Success 40:34 - Why Adversity Is a Gift 40:56 - Playing Against the Best in the World 43:40 - Chris Pronger’s Doubts & Imposter Syndrome 45:13 - Butterflies, Pressure & Performing at the Highest Level 47:29 - What’s Next for Chris Pronger? 48:55 - Is the Management Side of Hockey Over for Pronger? 49:57 - What NHL Rule Would Pronger Change? 50:13 - No-Move Clauses & Three-on-Three Overtime 51:03 - Why Pronger Prefers Four-on-Four 52:08 - Chris Pronger Wrap-Up & Earned 54:12 - Jonny & Colby React to the Interview 54:58 - Nation Gear & Off-Season Social Club 56:03 - Bet365 Bet of the Day: Jack Adams Award 56:52 - Upcoming Guests & Season Plans 57:17 - Final Word & Message to the Hockey Community 58:28 - Outro Morning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso. Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 19, 202657 min
NHL Headlines & Buy-Low Candidates | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is back with Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen digging into an offseason that's still very much alive heading toward training camp.Then, Steve Peters joins the show to bring his coaching and systems perspective to the conversation... from what Anaheim's defensive overhaul under Joel Quenneville looks like on paper to how a holdout like Gauthier's changes the way a staff plans for camp, Steve breaks down the storylines that matter most as teams get closer to puck drop.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let us know who you think wins the Gauthier and Fantilli sweepstakes in the comments below!Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk!Morning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso. Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 11, 20261h 18m
David Carle & Red Wings Talk | Morning Cuppa Hockey
On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by Denver Pioneers head coach David Carle for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of college hockey. Carle discusses constantly being linked to NHL coaching openings, why he remains committed to Denver, how he handles those rumours with his players and administration, and the family culture the Pioneers have built. They dive into Carle’s proposal to overhaul the NCAA recruiting calendar, age-based eligibility changes, the ideal number of games for a college hockey season, experimenting with Thursday and Friday games, growing hockey in the United States through the NCAA, his own future in the sport, and how Denver continues to recruit and develop elite talent. After the interview, Jonny and Colby break down Denver’s player development and sports science model, the problems with recruiting players too young, whether college hockey needs a commissioner, the disappearance of NHL bridge deals and how NIL and revenue sharing could impact player decisions, before closing with the latest on Dylan Larkin’s trade situation and what comes next for the Detroit Red Wings.#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #CollegeHockeyTIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro3:40 - David Carle Joins the Show4:40 - NHL Coaching Rumours & Staying at Denver10:07 - Building a Family Culture at Denver12:09 - Fixing the NCAA Recruiting Calendar19:45 - NCAA Age-Based Eligibility Changes23:20 - Should College Hockey Play More Games?29:34 - Thursday-Friday Hockey & Growing the College Game34:19 - What’s Next for David Carle?37:00 - Denver’s Recruiting & Development Model41:22 - Why Denver Develops Players So Well48:02 - Is Youth Hockey Recruiting Starting Too Early?51:22 - The Ideal College Hockey Schedule56:13 - Does College Hockey Need a Commissioner?57:37 - Are NHL Bridge Deals Disappearing?1:01:07 - Dylan Larkin & the Red Wings Trade Saga1:11:45 - Bet365 Bet of the Day1:13:38 - Summer Show Plans & Wrap-Up1:18:37 - OutroMorning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso. Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 5, 20261h 4m
Zach Benson & What Is Pressure? | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson joins Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen on Morning Cuppa Hockey following the signing of his massive seven-year, $7.5 million AAV contract extension.Before the interview, Jonny and Colby break down Benson’s contract, Buffalo’s collection of team-friendly deals, the possibility of Connor Hellebuyck becoming the Sabres’ missing piece and why Patrick Kane returning home to Buffalo would have been such a great story.After the conversation with Benson, the guys discuss the Shoulder Check hockey event, its message of supporting teammates and checking in on the people around you, the responsibility star players have to influence an entire dressing room and the importance of positive self-talk. Jonny and Colby also debate the pressure NHL players face in markets such as New York and Toronto, where that pressure really comes from, the relationship between players and the media and why confrontational questions rarely produce meaningful answers.The show closes with the bet365 Bet of the Day, Buffalo’s chances of returning to the playoffs and an early prediction for the eight Eastern Conference playoff teams.Morning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso.Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA.Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Morning Cuppa Hockey begins0:34 Zach Benson’s seven-year contract extension3:11 Buffalo’s team-friendly contracts and offseason outlook4:01 Could Connor Hellebuyck be the Sabres’ missing piece?4:35 Patrick Kane returns to Chicago instead of Buffalo6:43 Nation Gear’s Offseason Social Club7:46 Zach Benson joins the show7:53 Benson’s summer training in Vancouver9:43 Going directly from the NHL Draft to the Sabres11:59 Adjusting to the speed and physicality of playoff hockey12:56 Benson’s incredible first NHL goal and offensive confidence13:25 Buffalo’s unforgettable Game 1 playoff comeback16:02 Lindy Ruff’s leadership during Buffalo’s difficult start17:27 When the Sabres realized they were a legitimate contender19:41 Alex Tuch’s departure and Buffalo’s leadership void21:02 Benson’s chemistry with Josh Doan and Josh Norris22:14 Benson’s personal goals for next season23:28 Benson’s friendship with Tage Thompson25:28 The biggest personalities in Buffalo’s locker room25:58 Benson admits he secretly cut Alex Tuch’s skate laces27:15 Benson’s first major purchase after signing his contract28:08 The Blade Gang and Buffalo’s playoff atmosphere29:18 Playing playoff games in Boston and Montreal30:37 Preparing for Game 731:38 Scoring a game-winner on his 21st birthday32:15 Buffalo’s returning core and expectations for next season33:23 Living alone, Uber Eats and Benson’s favourite Buffalo restaurant34:29 Is Zach Benson actually cheap?36:41 Zach Benson interview concludes38:02 Jonny’s experience at the Shoulder Check hockey event40:44 NHL stars come together at Sacred Heart42:33 How star players influence their teammates46:20 Positive self-talk and mental performance47:17 Is there pressure playing NHL hockey in New York?49:46 The internal pressure professional athletes put on themselves52:12 Pressure as a privilege in major hockey markets55:32 Does media coverage determine how much pressure players face?57:36 Player interviews, difficult questions and building trust59:01 There are no bad players in the NHL59:57 Setting up the bet365 Bet of the Day1:00:38 Buffalo Sabres to make the playoffs1:01:19 Early Eastern Conference playoff predictions1:02:08 Could the Toronto Maple Leafs miss the playoffs?1:03:02 David Carle joins the show next week1:03:29 Final thoughts on Zach Benson and the Sabres1:04:43 Outro#MorningCuppaHockey #ZachBenson #BuffaloSabres #Sabres #NHL #Hockey #NHLPlayoffs #DailyFaceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 31, 202657 min
Vincent Trocheck & Contract Talk | Morning Cuppa Hockey
The first summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here!Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by Vincent Trocheck following his move to the Utah Mammoth. Trocheck reflects on the whirlwind of the past year, adjusting to a new organization, the emotions surrounding the trade, and why Utah was the right fit.After the interview, Jonny and Colby dive into some of the NHL's biggest offseason storylines, including the changing landscape of superstar contracts following Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard's new deals, Quinn Hughes' next contract, the remaining unsigned stars around the league, and what to expect before training camps open.Presented by bet365 and Proraso USA.👍 Like this video🔔 Subscribe for more daily NHL coverage💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments!0:00 Intro0:18 Welcome to the first summer episode 0:41 Vincent Trocheck joins the show 1:40 Trocheck on joining the Utah Mammoth 3:12 The past year and trade process 5:20 Family reaction to the move 8:15 Why Utah became the right destination 11:40 Expectations for the Mammoth 15:30 Playing style and leadership 18:45 Trocheck on life away from hockey 22:15 Looking ahead to next season 30:56 Interview wrap-up 31:00 Jonny & Colby react to the Trocheck interview 36:16 NHL offseason news roundup 37:45 Connor McDavid, Quinn Hughes & other contract situations 38:05 Are superstar contracts changing? 39:40 Macklin Celebrini's deal and market impact 43:20 Connor Bedard's next contract 46:40 Remaining RFAs and unsigned stars 49:55 Patrick Kane discussion 53:15 Summer plans & Morning Cuppa Hockey schedule 56:49 Final thoughts 57:00 Outro#NHL #MorningCuppaHockey #UtahMammoth #VincentTrocheck #MacklinCelebrini #ConnorBedard #QuinnHughes #Hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 1, 202614 min
Capology: Keith Kavanaugh on Team's Cap Hits, No Move Clauses and Free Agency | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Then, from PuckPedia stops by to dive into the salary cap side of free agency. Keith explains which teams have the flexibility to make a splash, which clubs could be forced into creative moves, and how the cap could shape some of the biggest signings of the summer.🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen.Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/#NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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