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NHL Is Back & Deadline Nears ft. David Pagnotta
Season 3, Ep. 79
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Season 3 rolls on and the trade deadline heat is officially rising. ☕🔥 On today’s episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta to break down the league’s developing buyer vs. seller landscape and which teams are positioning themselves to strike. What direction will the Toronto Maple Leafs take as pressure mounts? Why did Colorado suddenly open up cap space — and what could be coming next for the Avalanche? Plus, is Patrick Laine actually available, and if so, who makes the most sense as a fit?
In the second half of the show, Jonny and Colby shift gears and break down last night’s NHL action — the biggest matchups, key performances, playoff implications, and the storylines you need to know coming out of the games.
0:00 - Welcome
5:32 - Jordan Binnington trade value debate (Oilers, Hurricanes)
9:18 - Flyers goalie situation + summer market outlook
11:37 - Penguins direction: Crosby injury + Malkin extension talks
14:08 - Anthony Mantha trade buzz
16:31 - Patrick Laine expected to be moved + Canadiens outlook
19:54 - Kings struggles + need for facilitator
21:06 - Rangers retool: Trocheck value, Schneider interest, Zibanejad question
25:32 - Eastern Conference buyers: Islanders & Lightning
29:56 - Bobrovsky contract speculation + Florida future
32:37 - Hurricanes trade plans + big swing potential
36:52 - Trade Deadline coverage preview (March 6)
41:16 - Jack Hughes grabs the mic in New Jersey + maturity conversation
56:20 - Connor McDavid addresses the media after gold medal game loss
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