Morning Cuppa Hockey

USHL commissioner Glenn Hefferan joins the show to talk latest update on the rumoured CHL x USHL merger, Tynan Lawrence leaving for Boston University, player development 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 fire things up with a packed show that blends junior hockey, league-wide chaos, and one of the most iconic stories in hockey history.We start with Glenn Hefferan joining the show to break down the 2026 Chipotle All-American Game at USA Hockey Arena, the evolving USHL landscape, whether the type of player choosing the league is changing, and how realistic USHL–CHL collaboration really is. The conversation also dives into scouting showcases like the CHL–USA Prospects Challenge, trends around elite prospects staying in high school longer, why NHL Central Scouting lists remain CHL-heavy, and the biggest challenges facing the USHL right now.Next, the guys hit the NHL talking points, including another embarrassing effort from the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres continuing to stack wins, signs that the New Jersey Devils may finally be putting it together, and Darren Dreger reporting that the Vancouver Canucks are listening on Elias Pettersson.Then, Olympic gold medalist Jim Craig joins the show to reflect on the Miracle on Ice, the physical and mental grind of playing every minute in 1980, the challenge of resetting for the gold-medal game against Finland, Herb Brooks’ demanding coaching style, and whether a true Miracle could still happen in today’s game.Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into the hockey talk. Drop your takes below and don’t forget to subscribe.🏒 #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

Aaron Portzline, writer at The Athletic, covering the Columbus Blue Jackets, makes his Morning Cuppa Hockey debut. Portzline details whether the Blue Jackets have underachieved this season, the firing of Dean Evason, his thoughts on Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, 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

Writer for NHL.com, Dan Rosen, makes an appearance on the show to talk about Darren Raddysh's emergence in Tampa Bay, what his next contract may look like, if the Buffalo Sabres will make the playoffs, 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

Kevin Kurz, Philadelphia Flyers beat reporter for The Athletic, makes his second appearance of the season. Kevin jumps on with an update on the Flyers, Matvei Michkov vs Rick Tocchet, if the fans' frustration towards Tocchet is warranted, player development, 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 dive into the hot topics shaking up the league, starting with the Philadelphia Flyers' struggles involving young star Matvei Michkov and head coach Rick Tocchet—who's really to blame for the sophomore slump, and what's next for the Flyers?We kick things off with Kevin Kurz joining the show to break down the Michkov-Tocchet dynamic in Philly amid a tough season for the promising winger.Next, Dan Rosen hops on for a broader league-wide chat, including some New York Rangers talk as the Blueshirts navigate their ongoing challenges.Then, Aaron Portzline joins to unpack the Columbus Blue Jackets' big move: firing head coach Dean Evason and hiring veteran Rick Bowness, who wasted no time leading the team to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames in his debut behind the bench.Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into the hockey talk — no holds barred!Drop your hottest takes below: Who's at fault for Michkov's rough sophomore year—Tocchet or the player? Are the Flyers headed for a rebuild reset? Is Rick Bowness the spark Columbus needs? How do the Rangers bounce back?🏒 #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

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

Chris Lopresti from WFAN and Sirius XM joins the show to discuss the downfall of the New York Rangers, including another frustrating loss, this time to the Seattle Kraken, the lack of star power, 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