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Playoff Pushes & Video Reviews ft. Aron Augustitus
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring a deep dive into the high-stakes world of NHL video coaching.
First, the guys welcome Aron Augustitus, Video Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aron pulls back the curtain on one of the most stressful jobs in sports—making life-or-death challenge decisions in a 25-second window. He discusses his rapid rise from intern to head video coach, earning the "100 percent" trust of Rick Bowness, and how video analysis is transforming the way the Jackets win close games in the third period.
Then, the show keeps moving with the latest headlines and storylines from around the league. From the playoff race to the biggest off-ice news, Jonny and Colby break down everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.
0:00 - Welcome to Wednesday's show
1:33 - Nathan MacKinnon major penalty debate (hit on Connor Ingram)
2:48 - Did MacKinnon deserve a five-minute major?
4:16 - Slow motion vs real speed when judging hits
6:00 - Referee decision making + lack of explanation
7:18 - Goalie protection debate in the NHL
8:23 - Aaron Augustinus joins the show (Columbus Blue Jackets video coach)
9:03 - Blue Jackets win vs Tampa Bay + travel grind
9:48 - How major penalties are determined when injuries occur
11:21 - Day in the life of a video coach
14:23 - What an NHL “pre-scout” actually involves
15:37 - Dividing responsibilities between video coaches
16:22 - Breaking down five-on-five systems and tendencies
17:36 - Identifying patterns in breakouts, entries, and forechecks
18:31 - Adjustments teams make throughout games
20:00 - How detailed opponent preparation gets in the NHL
22:30 - Balancing analytics reports with video work
25:10 - Technology changes in NHL video departments
28:00 - Working with coaching staff to present information to players
31:45 - Preparing clips for team meetings
34:10 - Handling video review and potential coach’s challenges
38:00 - Life on the road as a video coach
42:30 - Behind-the-scenes work fans don’t see
47:10 - How players use video to improve
52:00 - Systems preparation for upcoming opponents
57:00 - Aron's interview concludes
57:30 - Show conclusion + outro
It’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and the high-tech strategy shaping the NHL right now. Grab your coffee and start the day with us — and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey.
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