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Then NHL legend Michael Peca weighs in on the Sabres' identity, the lessons from this run and what Buffalo needs to take the next step.🎙️ 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/

Former Sabre Matt Moulson brings the player's perspective — what went wrong down the stretch and where this young group goes from here. 🎙️ 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/

Spittin' Chiclets' Matt Murley reacts to the Sabres' stunning Game 7 exit and what this season means for the future of the franchise. 🎙️ 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/

Buffalo's Cinderella run is over. Morning Cuppa Hockey breaks it all down with Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenseman Colby Cohen.Spittin' Chiclets' Matt Murley reacts to the Sabres' stunning Game 7 exit and what this season means for the future of the franchise.Former Sabre Matt Moulson brings the player's perspective — what went wrong down the stretch and where this young group goes from here.Then NHL legend Michael Peca weighs in on the Sabres' identity, the lessons from this run and what Buffalo needs to take the next step.A gut-punch for Sabre Nation… but the conversation starts here.Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk!00:00 — Show intro + Buffalo’s heartbreaking Game 7 exit01:15 — Jonny survives the Sabres tattoo bet03:04 — Matt Murley joins from Sweden03:59 — “Sabres were too cute for a Game 7” discussion05:04 — Overtime goal breakdown + criticism of Buffalo’s goaltending06:45 — Dahlin and Thompson’s mistakes analyzed on OT winner09:50 — “Buffalo was never beating Carolina with that goaltending”10:31 — Debate: cheap goalies vs paying elite goalies big money12:05 — Why NHL teams should look harder at KHL goalies14:58 — Blue lines are winning in today’s NHL playoffs16:05 — Owen Power praised for patience17:05 — Quick whistle controversy + no-goal debate18:17 — Was Montreal’s goal kicked in?19:05 — Josh Anderson’s dominant Game 7 performance20:45 — Did Alex Tuch lose money this postseason?22:33 — Tuch contract projections + “take less to win” debate25:24 — Buffalo cap situation + offseason roster questions28:19 — Murley previews Colorado vs Vegas28:58 — Incredible Joel Quenneville Vegas preseason story30:22 — Colby’s hilarious early NHL Vegas story with Joe Sakic33:09 — Murley predicts Carolina over Montreal, Colorado over Vegas35:48 — Matt Moulson joins the show36:35 — Moulson explains why he was cheering for Buffalo37:53 — Where the Sabres go from here after the playoff run39:05 — Benson, Doan and Buffalo’s young core praised40:26 — UPL’s huge saves nearly changed Game 741:25 — Moulson and Jonathan Quick coaching youth hockey together43:14 — Why Marty St. Louis has become such a successful NHL coach46:37 — “Newhook is becoming the next Justin Williams”48:18 — Moulson’s only NHL slapshot goal shown live on stream50:50 — Moulson explains re-signing in Buffalo after being traded54:16 — Moulson previews both Conference Final matchups56:43 — Jack Eichel vs Nathan MacKinnon matchup spotlight57:14 — Mitch Marner praised for thriving in Vegas58:24 — Concerns about Colorado’s goaltending situation01:05:14 — NCAA hockey + Cornell/Wisconsin goalie portal talk01:07:23 — Michael Peca joins the show01:08:07 — Blade Gang phenomenon and Buffalo playoff energy discussed01:08:54 — Why Buffalo fans should genuinely be proud of this season01:11:09 — “This Sabres run felt different than previous years”01:11:29 — Lindy Ruff’s impact on Buffalo’s culture and turnaround01:13:29 — Pekka breaks down how to prepare for Carolina’s system01:38:36 — Final reflections on Buffalo’s season and playoff run01:39:40 — Discussion shifts to Memorial Cup + USHL storylines01:40:33 — Bruce Cassidy coaching situation update01:41:16 — Official Conference Final predictions begin01:41:32 — Carolina vs Montreal series predictions01:42:12 — Colorado vs Vegas preview + Makar injury concerns01:44:56 — Taylor Hall’s playoff resurgence highlighted01:46:27 — Bet365 Cup odds breakdown01:47:27 — Why Vegas may match up better with Colorado than Montreal does with Carolina01:47:45 — Show wrap-up + upcoming guest teases for tomorrow🎙️ 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/

Colorado Avalanche radio play-by-play voice Conor McGahey joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to break down the intensity of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the atmosphere surrounding Colorado’s postseason run, and what makes playoff hockey different from the regular season. The conversation dives into the Avalanche’s championship expectations, the pressure moments that define playoff series, and the emotions of calling high stakes NHL games on the radio. Conor also shares stories from around the league, discusses the culture surrounding hockey broadcasting, and gives insight into some of the biggest storylines shaping the postseason. From playoff momentum swings to the energy inside NHL arenas, this is a must watch conversation for hockey fans.🎙️ 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/ide NHL arenas, this is a must watch conversation for hockey fans.

Steve Peters joins Morning Cuppa Hockey for a deep dive into the tactical side of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the adjustments shaping series across the NHL. Drawing from his experience as an NHL video coach, Peters breaks down the details behind defensive coverage, offensive zone movement, communication between players, and how coaching staffs prepare for playoff hockey. The conversation also explores what makes certain teams so difficult to defend, how structure changes in the postseason, and why systems and execution become magnified this time of year. Plus, Steve shares insight into the video room process, matchup preparation, and the small tactical details that can swing an entire playoff series.🎙️ 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/

Marco D’Amico joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to break down the Montreal Canadiens’ roller coaster playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, the emotions surrounding this young Habs core, and why covering this team during their playoff run has been “electric.” The conversation dives into Montreal’s Game 7 experience, the pressure surrounding the Canadiens’ goaltending situation, whether fatigue could be setting in for Jakub Dobes, and what concerns are growing as the series shifts deeper into the postseason. Marco also discusses the passion of Canadiens fans, the ups and downs of the series, and why this playoff run could be just the beginning for Montreal’s rebuild.🎙️ 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/

Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenseman Colby Cohen are back with your daily dose of hockey talk — and after last night's absolute madness in Montreal, the show could not have come at a better time.Marco D'Amico joins the guys to break down one of the wildest games of these playoffs — Buffalo trailing 3-1 before erupting for seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 stunner at the Bell Centre. Rasmus Dahlin. Five points. In an elimination game. Then Marco tees up Monday's winner-take-all showdown at KeyBank Center — can Montreal's storied Game 7 experience hold up on the road, or is Buffalo's storybook season about to get even better?Steve Peters steps in to give us the full 2026 playoff picture — from Colorado's wrecking-ball run through the West, to the Hurricanes sitting fresh and waiting, to Buffalo's miraculous return from a 15-year drought. Five teams left and the bracket is absolutely loaded.Then Conor McGahey previews the Western Conference Final from the Colorado side — Nathan MacKinnon on a six-game goal-scoring tear, Cale Makar's injury cloud hanging over the Avs, and whether this Presidents' Trophy squad can finally punch their ticket back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2022.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/#MorningCuppaHockey #NHLPlayoffs #HabsVsSabres #Game7 #GoHabsGo #LetsGoBuffalo #ColoradoAvalanche #VegasGoldenKnights #WesternConferenceFinal #NHLTwitter #StanleyCup2026

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. 🎙️ 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/