Pivotal Game 5 & Off-Ice Drama | Morning Cuppa Hockey

About this episode

The episode discusses the pivotal Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final and off-ice drama surrounding the NHL.

Season 3, Episode 146 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here and Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen are bringing you a loaded Cup Final morning.  Former Carolina Hurricane Erik Cole joins the show fresh off the Canes' massive 5-3 Game 4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights to break down how the series has shifted, what Brandon Bussi's playoff debut says about this team's depth and culture, the goaltending decision looming for Rod Brind'Amour heading into Game 5, and how Logan Stankoven has emerged as one of the most dangerous forwards left standing in the playoffs.  Then, The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta drops the latest news and notes from around the league — including the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock and what it actually means for Edmonton's pursuit of the veteran coach, where the Dylan Larkin trade situation stands heading into the draft, and what else is quietly heating up as the offseason creeps closer.  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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonny Lazarus, Colby Cohen

Guests: Erik Cole, David Pagnotta

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Stanley Cup Final
• hockey analysis
• goaltending decisions
• off-ice drama
• trade rumors

Keywords

• Stanley Cup Final
• NHL playoffs
• Erik Cole
• Dylan Larkin
• Mike Babcock
• goaltending
• trade rumors

Sponsors

bet365, Proraso USA, Outwest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carolina Hurricane, Vegas Golden Knights, NHL, Detroit Red Wings

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