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.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & Sean Avery tease
2:31 – Ryan Leonard & Drake Batherson’s massive extensions
6:17 – What Leonard’s deal means for Will Smith & Gabe Perreault
9:15 – The NHL’s rapidly changing contract market
15:55 – John Hynes extension & the Quinn Hughes situation
17:59 – Could Quinn Hughes actually reach free agency?
20:31 – The Sean Avery Show announcement
21:11 – Colby’s embarrassing Sean Avery story
26:14 – Sean Avery previews his new show
27:58 – John Tavares, taxes & Canadian NHL teams
30:18 – Avery’s pointer stick & what he wants to see from NHL players
34:19 – Sean Avery puts Jonny’s reporting to the test
38:24 – What should Minnesota do with Quinn Hughes?
43:33 – Is NHL free agency dying?
44:00 – Avery reacts to Ryan Leonard’s contract
46:01 – Offer sheets, draft picks & the scouting debate
49:08 – Building teams through the draft
54:47 – Sean Avery on the Detroit Red Wings & Dylan Larkin
57:41 – Detroit’s coaching situation
1:02:00 – Avery on developing coaches & new voices in the NHL
1:03:23 – Sean Avery vs. Jonny on Rangers expectations
1:06:56 – What to expect from The Sean Avery Show
1:10:24 – Colby remembers Barry Melrose
1:20:10 – Final summer show wrap-up
1:21:06 – Bet of the Day & return date
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