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.
Then, from PuckPedia stops by to dive into the salary cap side of free agency. Keith explains which teams have the flexibility to make a splash, which clubs could be forced into creative moves, and how the cap could shape some of the biggest signings of the summer. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First up, NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to preview free agency, discuss the latest buzz from around the league, and share what he's hearing as clubs make their final preparations before the market opens. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 rolls on with another can't-miss edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen gear up for one of the busiest days on the NHL calendar. With free agency set to open, the guys break down the latest rumours, potential blockbuster signings, and the biggest storylines to watch as teams look to reshape their rosters. First up, NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to preview free agency, discuss the latest buzz from around the league, and share what he's hearing as clubs make their final preparations before the market opens. Then, Keith Kavanaugh from PuckPedia stops by to dive into the salary cap side of free agency. Keith explains which teams have the flexibility to make a splash, which clubs could be forced into creative moves, and how the cap could shape some of the biggest signings of the summer. It's everything you need to know before the frenzy begins—insider information, salary cap insight, and plenty of predictions as the NHL offseason officially kicks into high gear. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marco D'Amico on Morning Cuppa Hockey talks about whether the Zach Werenski trade could look similar to the Quinn Hughes return, what would Toronto have to part with & they discuss what defines a "play driver" in the NHL. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen, and they're bringing in Montreal Canadiens insider Marco D'Amico to break down a wild few days in Habs land. Brendan Gallagher's 14-year run in Montreal is officially over after his trade to the Vancouver Canucks, and Marco joins to unpack what the return really tells us about where things stand. From there the conversation shifts to Kent Hughes' ongoing hunt for a second-line centre, with names like Vincent Trocheck, Mason McTavish and a thinning trade market all in play just days before free agency opens. Marco also weighs in on the Jason Robertson chatter out of Dallas, the Samuel Montembeault situation, the Habs' size-focused draft haul headlined by Gleb Pugachyov, and where things stand in the Atlantic Division. With free agency landing in 48 hours, this is the conversation Habs fans need before everything changes. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3, Episode 156 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here as Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen break down the biggest stories from one of the wil…Season 3, Episode 156 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here as Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen break down the biggest stories from one of the wildest draft weekends in recent memory. The guys go solo today, and there is plenty to chew on. Jonny and Colby kick things off with the moment everyone is talking about — Justin Bieber taking the stage in Buffalo to announce Gavin McKenna as the first overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs, ten years after Auston Matthews was taken in that same building. They dig into what McKenna's arrival means for a Leafs franchise that appears to be building something real under John Chayka. From there, the conversation shifts to the NHL's new decentralized draft format making its arena debut in Buffalo, and whether the chaos it produced on draft night — trades flying in from every direction — was a sign of things to come every June. The Rangers made their biggest splash in years, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas on a seven-year deal, while the Bruins gave up two first-rounders to land JJ Peterka after his one-year stint in Utah fell flat. The Blues went all-in on Mason McTavish, and now the question is whether any of these teams actually won the weekend. Then the guys turn their attention to what could be the defining move of the entire offseason — Zach Werenski. The reigning Norris Trophy winner wants out of Columbus, controls his destination with a full no-movement clause, and reportedly Toronto is the only Canadian city on his list. With free agency days away, Jonny and Colby break down what a potential Werenski trade would cost and whether the Leafs are quietly becoming the most dangerous team heading into next season. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barstool's Chief joins the show to weigh in on the Blackhawks and what's been a polarizing offseason for Chicago. Kyle Davidson moved the fourth-overall pick to land Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Buffalo in a blockbuster that has divided the fanbase — so what does it mean for Connor Bedard and the trajectory of this rebuild? Chief doesn't hold back. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Washington Capitals centre Dylan Strome stops by for a candid conversation about life in DC as the Capitals' offseason ramps up. With Jordan Kyrou and now Alex Tuch both in the fold — Tuch arriving via sign-and-trade from Buffalo on an eight-year deal — and the Ovechkin situation hanging over everything, where does Strome fit in Washington's plans going forward? With questions swirling about the long-term depth down the middle and a roster being rebuilt to contend, Strome gives us his read on where this team is headed. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen bringing you the latest news and notes from around the NHL as the offseason keeps heating up ahead of the 2026 Draft in Buffalo. With trades flying and first-round picks changing hands at a dizzying pace, Jonny and Colby break down everything you need to know before the puck drops on draft weekend. Washington Capitals centre Dylan Strome stops by for a candid conversation about life in DC as the Capitals' offseason ramps up. With Jordan Kyrou and now Alex Tuch both in the fold — Tuch arriving via sign-and-trade from Buffalo on an eight-year deal — and the Ovechkin situation hanging over everything, where does Strome fit in Washington's plans going forward? With questions swirling about the long-term depth down the middle and a roster being rebuilt to contend, Strome gives us his read on where this team is headed. Then, Barstool's Chief joins the show to weigh in on the Blackhawks and what's been a polarizing offseason for Chicago. Kyle Davidson moved the fourth-overall pick to land Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Buffalo in a blockbuster that has divided the fanbase — so what does it mean for Connor Bedard and the trajectory of this rebuild? Chief doesn't hold back. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a jam-packed morning at Morning Cuppa Hockey as the NHL offseason kicks into high gear just days before the 2026 Draft in Buffalo! Andy Strickland joins Jonny and Colby to break down the blockbuster move sending Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis to Washington in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick… what it means for the Blues' rebuild and what Kyrou brings to a Capitals squad with big aspirations. Then Daily Faceoff's own Steven Ellis stops by with everything you need to know heading into the Draft… the prospects to watch, the teams with the most to gain and what to expect from a busy weekend in Buffalo. Former NHLer Mike Commodore weighs in on one of the offseason's most polarizing storylines… Mike Babcock returning to Edmonton as head coach and what that hire says about the Oilers organization. Michael Russo of The Athletic closes things out with a look at why the Minnesota Wild have been so quiet to start the offseason and what moves… if any… could still be coming. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Russo of The Athletic closes things out with a look at why the Minnesota Wild have been so quiet to start the offseason and what moves… if any… could still be coming. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former NHLer Mike Commodore weighs in on one of the offseason's most polarizing storylines… Mike Babcock returning to Edmonton as head coach and what that hire says about the Oilers organization. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Ellis stops by with everything you need to know heading into the Draft… the prospects to watch, the teams with the most to gain and what to expect from a busy weekend in Buffalo. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Strickland joins Jonny and Colby to break down the blockbuster move sending Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis to Washington in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick… what it means for the Blues' rebuild and what Kyrou brings to a Capitals squad with big aspirations. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keaton Verhoeff, the 6'4 right-shot defenceman from North Dakota who's drawn comparisons to Drew Doughty and sits among the most coveted prospects in the entire draft class, talks about what it was like to hold his own in the NCAA as a 17-year-old, the questions about his skating, and what comes next once his name gets called. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tynan Lawrence — the two-way centre from Fredericton who won the Clark Cup and playoff MVP with Muskegon before making his mid-season jump to Boston University — breaks down what this week feels like with his name expected to be called in the top ten on Friday night in Buffalo. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James van Riemsdyk joins the show fresh off a season in Detroit and officially hitting the open market as an unrestricted free agent — and with 17 years in the league across Philly, Toronto, Boston, Columbus, and the Red Wings, JVR has a perspective on player movement, life in Canadian markets, and the growing trend of American players gravitating south of the border that nobody else can quite match. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen bring you another loaded episode with the 2026 NHL Draft just days away in Buffalo. James van Riemsdyk joins the show fresh off a season in Detroit and officially hitting the open market as an unrestricted free agent — and with 17 years in the league across Philly, Toronto, Boston, Columbus, and the Red Wings, JVR has a perspective on player movement, life in Canadian markets, and the growing trend of American players gravitating south of the border that nobody else can quite match. Then the guys shift to the draft floor as two of the most intriguing prospects in this class stop by. Tynan Lawrence — the two-way centre from Fredericton who won the Clark Cup and playoff MVP with Muskegon before making his mid-season jump to Boston University — breaks down what this week feels like with his name expected to be called in the top ten on Friday night in Buffalo. And Keaton Verhoeff, the 6'4 right-shot defenceman from North Dakota who's drawn comparisons to Drew Doughty and sits among the most coveted prospects in the entire draft class, talks about what it was like to hold his own in the NCAA as a 17-year-old, the questions about his skating, and what comes next once his name gets called. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NHL Insider David Pagnotta on Brady Tkachuk being traded to Florida, the Player Empowerment movement, and the state of other American players such as Auston Matthews, Dylan Larkin, and Connor Hellebuyck. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Flyers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is bringing you a full breakdown of the biggest trade of the NHL offseason — Brady Tkachuk is headed to the Florida Panthers, and Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are here to unpack every angle of a deal that just reshuffled the entire Eastern Conference. Brady Tkachuk is joining his brother Matthew in South Florida after the Ottawa Senators shipped their captain to the Panthers in exchange for three first-round picks and a second — including the 9th and 25th overall selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. It's a blockbuster that raises enormous questions on both sides: What does it mean for Ottawa's rebuild? And just how dangerous is this Panthers roster now? With two years remaining on his deal at a cap hit of $8.2 million, Brady gives Florida a two-way weapon who was a menace defensively even through an injury-shortened season — and the prospect of him lining up alongside Matthew and Sam Bennett is something opposing defences will have nightmares about. Florida missed the playoffs this season after a rash of injuries — most notably Aleksander Barkov missing the entire year — but with this move they're already being talked about as front-runners out of the East once again. Jonny and Colby dig into what the Sens get back, whether Steve Staios pulled the trigger at the right time, and what the Tkachuk reunion means for a Panthers team that's won two of the last three Stanley Cups. Then to close things out, The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta stops by with the latest from around the league as the NHL rumour mill kicks into overdrive heading into draft week. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #NHL #MapleLeafs #Panthers #HockeyTalk #DailyFaceoff #StanleyCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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