Morning Cuppa Hockey

Andy Strickland jumps on the show to give an update on the St. Louis Blues heading into Friday's trade deadline. What will it take to get Robert Thomas? Will Jordan Binnington be on the move? Is this Doug Armstrong's last season in St. Louis? All that, plus more!#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Season 3 rolls on and the Stanley Cup race is heating up — tomorrow’s Morning Cuppa Hockey is stacked.Jonny and Colby kick things off with Andrew Raycroft to break down the Boston Bruins’ strong 2025–26 campaign as one of the top teams in the Atlantic Division. We’ll dive into why Boston has exceeded expectations, how their structure and scoring depth have powered them up the standings, and how their goaltending situation compares to the rest of the league as the trade deadline approaches.Later, Andy Strickland joins the show to talk St. Louis Blues hockey, the biggest names swirling around the rumour mill, and what we might see from Doug Armstrong in what could be his final trade deadline as GM. Is a bold move coming, or will the Blues stay patient?0:00 - Welcome + Goalie interference debate begins2:55 - Andrew Raycroft joins the conversation3:18 - “How soft is the league now?” – Raycroft7:18 - League consistency with goalie interference + Columbus challenge explanation11:26 - Is goalie interference clearer this season?13:16 - Bruins trade deadline outlook + Don Sweeney philosophy16:53 - James Hagens NHL timeline debate22:21 - Bruins prospect pool turnaround (Hagens, Letourneau, Zellers)24:52 - Sergei Bobrovsky extension speculation + market value discussion30:40 - Raycroft signs off31:08 - Andy Strickland joins the show31:39 - Blues travel + trade deadline buzz32:39 - St. Louis rumours: real smoke or Twitter noise?33:16 - Robert Thomas / Colton Parayko trade threshold discussion36:32 - What would a Robert Thomas trade package cost?41:01 - Thomas impact + Quinn Hughes trade comparison debate42:50 - Blues history of deadline rumours + organisational patience48:00 - Jordan Binnington56:00 - Andy says goodbye + conclusion of showDon’t miss it — subscribe, hit that notification bell, and drop your thoughts in the chat.#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Stefen Rosner jumps on the show to talk about the New York Islanders continued success on the back of Matthew Schaefer. Will NYI look to add at the deadline? Does Rosner consider them a cup contender? Who will be the next captain of the team and much more?Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

LA Kings beat reporter, Dennis Bernstein, makes his season debut on Morning Cuppa Hockey to talk about LA firing Jim Hiller, if they still have a chance at making the playoffs, and Brandt Clarke's development into a top pairing defenceman. #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Season 3 rolls on and it’s officially Trade Deadline Week in the NHL. 🚨 The pressure is building, the rumors are heating up, and front offices across the league are deciding whether to buy, sell, or thread the needle.Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen kick things off by setting the stage for a massive week around the league, breaking down the biggest storylines, cap gymnastics, and playoff implications as the deadline approaches.At 9:15, Stefen Rosner joins to dive into the New York Islanders — where they sit in the playoff race, what direction management could take, and which pieces might realistically be in play. Then at 10:00, Dennis Bernstein hops on to talk Los Angeles Kings, who have parted ways with head coach Jim Hiller ahead of the deadline. A philosophical shift, or a signal of something bigger coming in L.A.?0:00 - Welcome + Trade Deadline Week intro5:18 - USA players on Saturday Night Live + Jack & Quinn Hughes spotlight7:21 - Billy Guerin quote on Quinn Hughes embracing the moment9:01 - Minnesota Wild buzz + playoff outlook9:26 - Vincent Trocheck trade debate (price too high?)11:04 - Wild centre need + overpay discussion13:14 - Trocheck contract value vs acquisition cost debate16:53 - Stefan Rosner joins + Matthew Schaefer’s 20-goal rookie season17:30 - Schaefer’s impact: Islanders MVP? Hart Trophy conversation24:43 - Jordan Kyrou, Robert Thomas & scoring help targets28:55 - Patrick Roy’s job security + team buy-in31:08 - Schaefer development debate: rare 18-year-old dominance35:57 - Is Schaefer a one-off? 41:01 - Goaltending analysis: Rittich bounce-back + Sorokin importance49:08 - Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th win + Lanny McDonald interview reaction1:00:47 - Dennis Bernstein joins1:01:31 - Robert Thomas as preferred overpay target1:04:28 - Kings’ collapse + Jim Hiller firing context1:05:25 - Could LA make a “room-shaking” deadline move?1:06:27 - Robert Thomas trade speculation (Utah, Seattle interest)1:07:22 - What a painful Robert Thomas trade package would look like1:08:45 - Brandt Clarke development + taking the reins off1:09:34 - DJ Smith coaching style + accountability1:10:58 - Kings roster stuck between contention and decline1:12:58 - Luke Robitaille accountability discussion1:16:28 - Dennis Bernstein signs off1:16:44 - Post-interview wrap-up + transition to rest of showSubscribe and drop your thoughts below — who should your team target this week?#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Host of TLN Leafs After Dark & producer of The Sheet, Zack Phillips, joins the program to give his thoughts on the Maple Leafs back to back losses in the state of Florida. Where do the blue and white go from here? Who should be on the move at the upcoming trade deadline? Is a coaching change warranted in the off-season? All that and much more! #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show to talk Rangers' lost season, her experience at the Milan games, whether the Rangers look to move on from Adam Fox, and much more!#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Season 3 rolls on with another can’t-miss edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. Guest host Zack Phillips joins the show to break down another Leafs loss, the growing frustration in Toronto, and the big question — is it finally time to sell? Jonny called it early in the season, saying this team wouldn’t be a playoff squad… was he right all along? The guys debate the direction of the franchise, what moves could be coming, and whether this core has run its course.Then ESPN’s Emily Kaplan joins to discuss Mike Sullivan’s emotional shift from coaching Team USA on the international stage back to the grind of an NHL bench — and what it’s like returning to one of the league’s toughest roster situations. It’s a reality check, league-wide perspective, and plenty of heat.1:27 - NHL clips from last night (Morgan Rielly & Brandon Carlo)4:20 - Flyers comeback + Matvei Michkov OT winner7:52 - Zach Phillips joins the show8:10 - Leafs embarrassed by Panthers (16-3 shots start, 3-0 hole)9:38 - Auston Matthews / media narrative debate (Marner comparisons)18:56 - Leafs roster construction issues + trade protection challenges21:07 - “Remodel” discussion: Domi, Rielly, McCabe, youth movement25:23 - Leafs drafting/development failures (homegrown D, Marchment, Holmberg)29:46 - Broader league implications + revenue / Canadian market impact32:12 - Trade Deadline special promo (March 6)32:32 - Emily Kaplan joins the show34:09 - Olympics recap + NHL intensity drop-off post-break35:23 - Trade deadline expectations: flurry vs deadline-day drama37:04 - Steven Stamkos speculation + possible Tampa reunion39:03 - Adam Schefter collaboration on Panarin trade41:07 - NFL personalities engaging with hockey conversation42:22 - Dylan Larkin locks in for an interview post gold medal victory Subscribe, drop your thoughts below, and join the conversation.#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com