Morning Cuppa Hockey

Host of Leafs After Dark and producer of The Sheet, Zack Phillips, joins the show to talk about the Maple Leafs' win over the Colorado Avalanche, the change in play since the Marc Savard firing, Auston Matthews looks like he is back in superstar form and much more.🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Kick off your morning with the messiest, loudest NHL conversations on Morning Cuppa Hockey! Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen break down the Columbus Blue Jackets firing Head Coach Dean Evason, and hiring Rick Bowness and discuss whether the Leafs are officially back.We start with Zack Phillips and the Toronto Maple Leafs, with a huge OT victory over the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their 17-game home win streak. Auston Matthews gets on the board, William Nylander with an incredible defensive play leading to the game-winner, and another solid performance for Joseph Woll. Next, we'll move into some Rangers talk with Chris Lopresti from WFAN and Sirius XM to break down another frustrating loss. Then, the guys will discuss the latest around the NHL, including Columbus firing their Head Coach, Tampa wins 10-straight but loses Brayden Point, the Rangers continued struggles, the Red Wings continue to role, and the Devils get back in the Win Column. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into the hockey talk — no holds barred!Drop your hottest takes below: Sabres real contenders? Are the Leafs a legitimate playoff team? Is Rick Bowness the right man for the job in Columbus? 🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Former NHLer and now media personality, Colby Armstrong, joins the show to talk about Dougie Hamilton being scratched and potential trade options, what will the Pittsburgh Penguins do come trade deadline, and much more!🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Kick off your morning with the messiest, loudest NHL conversations on Morning Cuppa Hockey!Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by former NHLer and ex-Penguins standout Colby Armstrong for a fiery episode packed with hot takes, fan debates, and the latest drama around the league.We start the Sabres are absolutely rolling right now — is this surge for real, or just another tease? What's the biggest change driving Buffalo's turnaround? Tage Thompson earning Olympic honors — well-deserved recognition for the big man! And the big question: Is this enough momentum to lock up Alex Tuch long-term in Buffalo, or will his contract drama drag on past the season?Then Colby Armstrong jumps in with his signature no-filter vibe on the Eastern Conference chaos: Are the Penguins still legit playoff threats, and which direction do they head from here? Have you ever seen anything quite like the Senators' wild ride? Dougie Hamilton as a healthy scratch in New Jersey — what's really going on there? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally back on track? The Rangers getting absolutely demolished 10-2 — ouch! And Tynan Lawrence going 0 points in his first two games at BU.Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into the hockey talk — no holds barred!Drop your hottest takes below: Sabres real contenders? Tuch staying in Buffalo? Who's to blame for the Rangers' nightmare? And how brutal is that Lawrence start?🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Former NHLer Patrick Maroon joins the show to chat about Macklin Celebrini's emergence as a superstar, if Jon Cooper was the best coach he ever had in the NHL and how Craig Berube compares to Cooper, plus much more! 🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Former NHLer and now media member, Jordan Schmaltz, joins the show to talk Buffalo Sabres' mojo, Winter Classic announcement in Utah, Jordan Binnington and much more. 🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Kick off your morning with the messiest, loudest NHL conversations on Morning Cuppa Hockey.Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by Pat Maroon and Jordan Schmaltz for a packed episode diving into the freshly announced 2027 Winter Classic, old stories, current team takes, and a peek at the 2026 draft class.We kick things off with massive news: the Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City! A perfect spotlight for the league's newest franchise against a division rival — stunning mountain views, massive venue, and a huge boost for hockey in Utah. Way better than this year's setup, and it's going to be electric.Then it's time with Pat Maroon — the Big Rig shares what he's been up to lately, his thoughts on the St. Louis Blues' season so far (what's clicking and what's not with Binnington? Still the guy you'd trust as Canada's No. 1?), his surprise at Connor Bedard's massive leap this year, some epic stories from Jon Cooper as he recently coached his 1,000th game (what makes Coop one of the all-time greats?), why Cooper loaded up Team Canada with his Lightning guys, and Craig Berube turning things around in Toronto after early heat.Later, Jordan Schmaltz jumps in with his own Pat Maroon stories, reacts to Utah landing the Winter Classic (will his brother Nick be suiting up?), breaks down the Buffalo Sabres' impressive turnaround since the live show there, and weighs in on the 2026 draft debate — Colby says Gavin McKenna isn't a lock for No. 1 (missing that elite Crosby/McDavid/Celebrini spark), so who ya got right now: Keaton Verhoeff or McKenna?Grab your coffee, fire up the show, and let’s talk hockey.Drop your takes below — Winter Classic hype level? Who's No. 1 in '26? And whose stories had you laughing hardest?🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com

Mike Rupp joins the show to break down the New Jersey Devils' 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders, if Sheldon Keefe is on the hot seat, what's gone wrong with the team and much more?🏒 #HockeyTalk #NHLPowered 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/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com