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Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen know their hockey, but they don’t always agree on it. Having played the sport at multiple levels throughout their careers, they have experienced pretty much everything — even a Stanley Cup! Every morning the guys will discuss the latest news, trends, controversial plays, and introduce you to some interesting characters from around the game.You can watch the show LIVE Monday to Thursday at 9am ET on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel. For more, visit dailyfaceoff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
Morning Cuppa Hockey turns NHL deadline chatter and game fallout into practical, argumentative hockey news context.
Morning Cuppa Hockey works best as hockey news with a pulse. It tracks NHL developments, trade deadline movement, team decisions, and the arguments that follow games, then keeps asking the useful question: what should a team do next?
You want trade-deadline coffee, live-chat heat, and absolutely no Leafs mercy.
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A blunt Montreal chat about whether the rebuild is really nearing its end.
Morning Cuppa Hockey uses Marco D'Amico to turn a messy 7-5 Canadiens loss into a direct read on where Montreal's rebuild sits. The discussion starts with the ugly result, then shifts to whether Patrick Laine was ever a real priority for the L.A.
A blunt Kings trade discussion that weighs center help against the price of getting it.
Morning Cuppa Hockey spends most of its time on the Kings' need for a center and the cost of getting one. Dennis Bernstein is pressed on Vinny Trocheck as a fit because of the value of his contract, while Robert Thomas is treated as the more painful swing.
A relaxed Jamaica check-in leads into a focused, roster-minded trade deadline discussion.
The episode starts with a relaxed Jamaica check-in before turning to deadline talk with David Pagnotta. From there, it keeps its footing in roster logic, moving through retention slots, long-term fit, and the sort of player teams target when they make a move.
A brisk postgame argument that weighs Canada's loss through the shots, chances, and the case for Binnington.
This hockey discussion is at its best when it stays on the ice, returning to who held up for Team Canada, why Travis Sanheim earned praise, why Colton Parayko did not, and why Jordan Binnington drew defense after a lopsided shot count.
Leafs reaction, Brantford updates, and trade-deadline chatter keep this Friday episode moving.
Friday's episode keeps circling back to the Leafs game from the night before, the Morgan Rielly moment that drew laughs around the league, and a guest list that keeps the pace from settling.
Deadline talk stays grounded in roster questions, with Montreal and Buffalo kept in focus.
The episode stays on the trade deadline, with Montreal's 7-5 loss, the Patrick Laine rumors, the Robert Thomas angle, and the sense that one surprise move could still shake up the market before Friday.
A lively Islanders discussion that grounds Schaefer's rise in clear on-ice detail.
Morning Cuppa Hockey frames Matthew Schaefer's 20-goal season as more than a hot streak. It ties his rise to real usage, with top minutes and top power-play time, and keeps the focus on the steady impact he is making shift after shift.
A Bruins deadline discussion that keeps roster reality ahead of speculation.
The conversation stays on the Bruins' trade-deadline problem without losing sight of the basics: whether the roster needs a lift, how much term matters, and what kind of move still makes sense with a playoff spot within reach.
Southwest Michigan sports, kept close to home.
L.A. sports panic, argued daily.
Sports, movies, standings, and sideways arguments.
Emily Kaplan joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to discuss her experiences covering the Olympic hockey tournament, insights into the NHL trade deadline, and stories about players like Dylan Larkin and Adam Fox.
Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen discuss NHL trade deadline week, focusing on teams like the Wild, Islanders, and Kings.
Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen interview hockey insider David Pagnotta on NHL trade deadline rumors, covering Jordan Binnington's value, Anthony Mantha's resurgence, Vinny Trochek's trade prospects, and strategies for teams like the Hurricanes, Rangers, and Panthers.
The hosts and guest Stefen Rosner analyze Matthew Schaefer's phenomenal rookie season with the Islanders, debating his MVP and Norris Trophy potential.
Zack Phillips joins Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen to analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggles, critiquing their poor play against the Panthers and debating whether media pressure affects star players like Austin Matthews.
Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen host Marco D'Amico and Martin Biron to analyze NHL trade deadline rumors, focusing on teams like Montreal, Buffalo, and Minnesota.
Dennis Bernstein joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to analyze the Los Angeles Kings' struggles, discussing potential trades for centers like Robert Thomas, coaching changes with DJ Smith and Pete DeBoer, and management accountability under Luke Robitaille.
Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen host David Pagnotta to discuss the NHL trade deadline, focusing on goalie market dynamics, key players like Jordan Binnington and Patrick Laine, and post-Olympic impacts on teams and players such as Jack Hughes and Connor McDavid.
Andy Strickland joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to discuss NHL trade deadline rumors, focusing on St.
Andrew Raycroft joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to discuss NHL goalie interference rules, defending goalies against soft calls and explaining how minor plays impact games.
Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen host Andrew Raycroft and Andy Strickland to discuss goalie interference controversies, Boston Bruins trade deadline strategies, and St.
Marco D'Amico joins Morning Cuppa Hockey to analyze Montreal Canadiens' trade deadline moves, discussing Patrick Laine's fit with the L.A.
Tyler Yaremchuk joins to discuss Team Canada's gold medal loss, defending Connor McDavid's clutch ability and critiquing other players' performances, while also touching on Olympic curling, Evan Bouchard's stats, and Oilers trade deadline prospects.
Johnny Lazarus and Colby Cohen host Zach Phillips and Emily Kaplan to discuss NHL highlights, trade deadline speculation, and media dynamics.
The hosts discuss NHL playoff predictions and salary cap rules with a guest analyst.
The hosts interview Keith from Puckpedia about NHL playoff salary cap rules and contract intricacies.
Hockey analysts discuss NHL team culture and the impact of calling out teammates publicly.
The hosts discuss a recent emotional ESPN feature on Alex Ovechkin and his impact, along with other hockey news.
The hosts discuss NHL playoff matchups, including the Canadiens-Lightning series, and react to coach Rick Bowness's comments.
The hosts discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' comeback win against the Carolina Hurricanes and their playoff chances.
Hosts discuss the Los Angeles Kings' recent winning streak and Anton Forsberg's impact, with a humorous exchange about golden retrievers.
The hosts discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent win against the Edmonton Oilers and a new mindset for the season.
The hosts discuss the recent NHL outdoor game and interview guests from the Snow the Goalie podcast.
The hosts discuss the Islanders' trade acquisition of Andre Palat and his immediate impact, debating whether the trade was a win.