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NCAA Tourney & Predators Push ft. Brandon Naurato & Hal Gill
Season 3 rolls on with a loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as we welcome Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato to break down his program, player development, and what NHL teams should be watching as top prospects continue to rise. Then Hal Gill joins the show to dive into the Nashville Predators playoff push, what has fueled their surge, and whether they have the pieces to make real noise down the stretch. Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen also hit the biggest storylines around the NHL, from the tightening playoff races to key performances shaping the postseason picture. Don’t miss this one as we bring insight from behind the bench and inside the locker room. Subscribe for daily hockey talk and analysis.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro
2:05 - Brandon Naurato joins the show
2:15 - Opening question: Michigan power play goal reaction
3:19 - Comparing the current Michigan team to past Wolverines teams
4:35 - Team identity: skill vs grit balance
6:21 - Developing NHL talent vs winning in college
8:12 - Player development beyond on-ice skills
9:07 - Managing NHL aspirations during NCAA tournament
10:33 - Michigan program culture + embracing expectations
12:05 - NCAA tournament prep: Bentley preview
13:27 - Being the favourite vs the underdog mentality
14:34 - Team chemistry + “playing with house money”
16:06 - Malcolm Spence breakdown
18:55 - Team energy + leadership culture
19:28 - Coaching mindset + emotional management
21:33 - Word economy + coaching communication
21:51 - Michael Hage development + 200-ft game
23:18 - Team youth + growth throughout season
24:04 - Locker room culture + celebrations
26:14 - NCAA regionals hosting discussion
29:00 - NHL player connections + Dylan Larkin mention
29:21 - Closing thoughts + tournament outlook
30:32 - Naurato leaves
33:07 - Hal Gill joins the show
33:23 - Steven Stamkos season + Nashville turnaround
34:26 - Stamkos adapting his game
35:02 - Andrew Brunette coaching evolution
36:14 - Predators system changes (defense vs speed)
38:08 - Trade deadline impact + youth movement
41:14 - Wood’s role + long-term projection
42:09 - Youth development + growth curve
43:29 - Predators GM search + Barry Trotz situation
45:07 - Trade deadline strategy + roster decisions
46:18 - Veteran response + team resurgence
47:25 - Nashville as a destination + GM candidates
47:58 - Ryan Ufko development + UMass pipeline
50:33 - New generation confidence vs old-school play
51:41 - Defence vs Offence debate in modern NHL
52:28 - Old-school stick flex + physical play stories
53:34 - Broadcasting experience + barefoot story
54:54 - Hal Gill outro
55:12 - Post-interview banter + training stories
56:34 - Bet365 segment + Bet of the night: Blue Jackets ML
57:30+ - Outro
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