Morning Cuppa Hockey

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    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. Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  2. 2D AGO

    Habs Building & Bruins Battling ft. Max Lapierre & Mike Grinnell

    Season 3 rolls on with another loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen kick off the day with two great conversations from around the hockey world. First, former NHLer Max Lapierre joins the show to break down some of the biggest storylines across the league and take a closer look at the Montreal Canadiens, sharing his perspective on what he’s seeing from the Habs and how things are trending in Montreal. Then the guys welcome Mike Grinnell for a wide-ranging chat on the latest NHL headlines, storylines from around the league, and some fun behind-the-scenes hockey talk you won’t want to miss. 0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro 2:30 - Columbus surge under Rick Bowness 4:20 - Toronto media pressure debate + Pat Maroon comments 4:57 - Maxime Lapierre joins the show 6:28 - Playing in Montreal vs other NHL markets 7:10 - Pressure and media scrutiny in Montreal 8:09 - Saturday night games at the Bell Centre atmosphere 9:07 - Lapierre on Montreal fans + postgame celebrity treatment 11:29 - Being recognized around Montreal as a player 12:30 - Transitioning from player to media analyst 14:01 - Canadiens goaltending debate (Montembeault vs Dobes) 16:15 - Canadiens trade deadline rumours + goalie market 20:01 - Physicality issues 20:40 - Canadiens playoff race pressure after Olympic break 21:39 - Injuries and young roster challenges for Montreal 22:05 - Young forwards still finding their roles 27:15 - Dach skating/agility concerns 29:36 - Lapierre’s famous 5–0 comeback vs the Rangers 30:46 - Bell Centre comeback atmosphere story 33:56 - Lapierre leaves the show 34:15 - Bruins defensive identity + Stanley Cup roster builds 36:05 - Importance of size on NHL blue lines 36:24 - Mike Grinnell joins the show 38:50 - Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings praise 39:50 - Madison is one of the best college towns 44:34 - Advising a recruit about West Point commitment 45:49 - Military service commitment discussion 47:56 - Bruins prospects question (Letourneau & Hagens) 49:02 - Is James Hagens NHL-ready? 50:04 - Bruins-Hagens expectations discussion 51:41 - Dean Letourneau development path 52:28 - Bruins draft strategy vs making playoffs 55:20 - Don Sweeney management evaluation 57:15 - Has Sweeney bought himself more time as GM? 58:01 - Bruins trade history discussion 1:04:00 - College Hockey talk 1:11:40 - David Backes interview story (do dogs speak Russian?) 1:17:02 - Mike Grinnell leaves 1:21:41 - Final thoughts + tomorrow’s show preview 1:23:07 - Outro It’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and biggest conversations 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. #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #Hockey Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
4.7
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48 Ratings

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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.

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