{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65f4c46778cf73001733b8d8/69b95fceb5ba12a227d9a13f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Cup & Playoff Race ft. Jeff Marek & James van Riemsdyk","description":"<p>Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus &amp; Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring elite insights from the biggest names in the sport.</p><p><br></p><p>First, the guys welcome back hockey media powerhouse Jeff Marek. With the NHL and NHLPA officially naming Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague as host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, Jeff breaks down what this \"best-on-best\" return means for the international calendar. He also provides the latest inside scoop from the NHL GM Meetings in Florida, discussing everything from potential rule tweaks to the fallout of recent league-wide controversies.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, 17-year NHL veteran James van Riemsdyk joins the show. JVR shares his perspective on the Red Wings' push for the postseason and his role as a veteran leader in a high-stakes playoff race. From net-front dominance to locker room culture, he brings the pro’s point of view on what it takes to win when the games matter most.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro</p><p>1:18 - Jeff Marek joins the show</p><p>3:06 - International hockey vs NHL viewing experience</p><p>5:05 - Olympic gold vs Stanley Cup debate</p><p>8:14 - USA Hockey development vs Canada systems</p><p>11:52 - “Worst-on-worst” tournament idea (fun segment)</p><p>14:01 - Doug Armstrong stepping down discussion</p><p>14:58 - Kyle Dubas as a potential replacement candidate</p><p>17:42 - World Cup of Hockey host cities revealed</p><p>18:20 - Canada vs USA hosting debate</p><p>21:06 - Missed opportunity to grow U.S. hockey</p><p>24:08 - Prague inclusion + NHL Europe strategy</p><p>26:06 - Connor McDavid comments on player safety</p><p>28:12 - Role of NHLPA + CBA in discipline</p><p>29:31 - Agent influence + player messaging discussion</p><p>32:14 - Suspension consistency debate (Radko Gudas example)</p><p>32:52 - Trade story + setup for JVR</p><p>36:05 - James van Riemsdyk joins the show</p><p>36:35 - Net-front scoring + point shot preferences</p><p>38:50 - Jeff Marek on why Brian Burke acquired JVR</p><p>41:41 - Playing with younger teammates vs veterans</p><p>44:17 - Patrick Kane impact + leadership</p><p>46:09 - Red Wings playoff race + injuries</p><p>47:49 - Late-season intensity + playoff push mindset</p><p>48:13 - Scoreboard watching vs controlling destiny</p><p>51:31 - Contender evaluation + playoff outlook</p><p>1:04:45 - JVR leaves</p><p>1:06:00 - Tonight's NHL slate</p><p>1:14:05 - College hockey talk</p><p>1:24:25 - Outro + bet365</p><p><br></p><p>It’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and the high-stakes moves shaping the NHL right now. Grab your coffee and start the day with us — and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/</p><p><br></p><p>👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com</p><p>👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/</p><p>👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}