Morning Cuppa Hockey

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/

Finally, veteran forward James van Riemsdyk gives us his unfiltered take on the entire playoff landscape — what's surprising him, and who he thinks wins it all.🎙️ 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/

Vegas just closed the door on Anaheim... Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen are live breaking down a wild night of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey — and the coffee is already brewing.First up — a full recap of Game 6 between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas advances to the Western Conference Final to face the Colorado Avalanche... and Jonny and Colby break down how the Golden Knights got here, what Mitch Marner's run means for this team, and what to expect when they go up against Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs.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.Next, the guys break down Game 5 of the Habs/Sabres series — Montreal wins 6-3 and takes a 3-2 series lead... Demidov with his first career playoff goal, Slafkovsky and Suzuki going off, and Buffalo's goaltending situation getting messier by the night.Finally, veteran forward James van Riemsdyk gives us his unfiltered take on the entire playoff landscape — what's surprising him, and who he thinks wins it all.It's a loaded Friday cup. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk!00:00 – Friday playoff edition opens01:30 – Vegas steamrolls Anaheim early as Mitch Marner takes over Game 602:15 – “How is Auston Matthews not watching this, thinking I need out of Toronto?”04:00 – Colby breaks down Jack Eichel’s complete two-way dominance05:10 – John Tortorella skips media availability and the Orange County curfew explanation08:10 – Mitch Marner says Tortorella “brought our swagger back”09:00 – Is Tortorella officially coaching Vegas next season?11:35 – Early thoughts on a potential Colorado vs Vegas series12:35 – Anaheim’s future and why the Ducks are built for long-term success13:50 – Contract projections for Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier16:45 – Carolina Hurricane Mike Reilly joins17:05 – Reilly on the Hurricanes’ long playoff break and staying sharp18:00 – Does Carolina prefer Montreal or Buffalo in the Conference Final?18:40 – Hurricanes players blowing up group chats during playoff games20:00 – James van Riemsdyk summer stories and Minnesota lake life21:20 – Tony DeAngelo’s role in helping Mike Reilly land in Carolina24:45 – What makes Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes culture so dominant28:20 – Reilly explains why Carolina players genuinely love coming to the rink29:45 – Why a Montreal vs Carolina series could be a stylistic war30:10 – Mike Reilly talks Minnesota Gophers hockey and Brad Larson’s impact33:15 – Post-interview reaction and behind-the-scenes MSG stories34:20 – Anaheim contract debate continues: what are Carlsson and Gauthier worth?35:40 – Logan Cooley’s deal becomes the benchmark for young NHL stars38:00 – Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini and the future of mega NHL contracts43:35 – Should superstars take less money to help teams win Cups?47:20 – Kaprizov’s $17M discussion sparks major salary cap debate55:20 – Buffalo vs Montreal Game 6 breakdown begins56:00 – Why sticking with Jakub Dobes changed the game for Montreal57:00 – Colby questions Tage Thompson’s playoff discipline and Buffalo’s collapse59:30 – Lane Hutson’s brilliance and Montreal’s power play adjustments1:03:00 – Panic level rises for Buffalo heading back to Montreal1:12:45 – James van Riemsdyk joins the show1:15:00 – JVR on Mitch Marner’s playoff resurgence in Vegas1:18:20 – Leafs offseason pressure and Auston Matthews speculation1:22:00 – JVR discusses how NHL contract negotiations have changed1:26:10 – The future of short-term superstar contracts in the NHL1:30:30 – JVR on veteran leadership and adapting later in his career1:35:10 – Final thoughts on conference finals matchups and playoff storylines🎙️ 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/

Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with another stacked episode as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by some huge names from across the hockey world.ESPN’s John Buccigross kicks things off with a full breakdown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the biggest stories around the NHL, standout performances, and what has surprised him most this postseason.Then, with the 2026 USHL Clark Cup Final officially set between the #5 seed Muskegon Lumberjacks and the #1 seed Sioux Falls Stampede beginning Friday, May 15, the show welcomes both head coaches ahead of the championship series. Sioux Falls head coach Ryan Cruthers joins to discuss the Stampede’s dominant season, developing top prospects, and preparing for the Clark Cup Final, while Muskegon head coach Colten St. Clair breaks down the Lumberjacks’ playoff run, their underdog mentality, and what it will take to capture the title.ESPN’s Steve Levy also joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, broadcasting hockey on the biggest stage, and much more. Don’t miss another loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey.00:00 – Playoff Edition Kickoff & Guest Lineup1:20 – Breaking News: Chris Knoblauch Fired by Edmonton2:30 – John Buccigross Joins the Show3:00 – “Edmonton Is a Dysfunctional Organization” Discussion5:15 – Why Bruce Cassidy Could Be the Perfect Fit for the Oilers6:40 – Is Edmonton the Most Attractive Coaching Job in Hockey?8:05 – Did the Oilers Handle the Knoblauch Situation Wrong?10:05 – “For Edmonton, It’s Been a Gong Show”12:15 – Debate: Is Coaching Connor McDavid a No-Win Situation?15:40 – Paul Coffey’s Influence Behind the Scenes in Edmonton18:45 – Leon Draisaitl’s Comments That May Have Changed Everything21:15 – Dorofeyev’s Breakout & Vegas Cap Questions24:20 – Jared Bednar’s “Cup or Bust” Postgame Speech25:10 – Avalanche vs Wild Breakdown After Colorado Eliminates Minnesota27:35 – “That Save HAS To Be Made” – Harsh Reality of NHL Playoffs29:15 – Clark Cup Final Preview30:30 – Sioux Falls Stampede HC Ryan Cruthers Joins the Show31:45 – Fargo vs Sioux Falls Triple OT Series Recap35:35 – Why Playoff Experience Matters for Young Players40:35 – Colby Cohen Praises Sioux Falls’ Development Culture44:20 – Calgary Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach’s Rapid Rise51:25 – Back to NHL Playoffs: Colorado vs Minnesota Continued56:20 – Nathan MacKinnon Takes Over the Series1:00:15 – Steve Levy Joins the Show1:03:30 – Steve Levy on Colorado’s Championship Mentality1:10:40 – Stanley Cup Favourites Debate1:18:45 – Tyler Yaremchuk Joins the Show1:21:15 – Oilers Fan Reaction to the Knoblauch Firing1:26:00 – How Connor McDavid’s Future Impacts Edmonton1:31:20 – Edmonton’s Goaltending Situation Fully Examined1:37:40 – Comparing Edmonton’s Cup Window to Toronto’s Situation1:44:10 – Final Thoughts on Edmonton’s Coaching Search & Playoff Picture🎙️ 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/

ESPN’s John Buccigross kicks things off with a full breakdown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the biggest stories around the NHL, standout performances, and what has surprised him most this postseason.🎙️ 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/