Season 4: NHL Preview | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Season 4 of Morning Cuppa Hockey get rolling with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen bringing you the latest news and notes from around the NHL as the 2026-27 season draws closer. With training camps underway and opening night right around the corner, Jonny and Colby dive into some of the biggest storylines across the league — including Connor Hellebuyck’s ongoing standoff with the Winnipeg Jets following his trade request, Gavin McKenna stepping into the spotlight with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quinn Hughes’ uncertain future in Minnesota, and what Mike Babcock’s return behind the bench could mean for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Then, NHL insider David Pagnotta joins the show to go around the league and break down the latest rumblings. Where could the Hellebuyck situation ultimately be headed? What should we make of the Hughes contract talks? Which teams could still be looking to make a move before the regular season begins, and what stories should hockey fans be watching as opening night approaches? Don’t miss a second of the daily hockey talk! TIMESTAMPS: 0:51 - Welcome Back / Season 4 Begins 3:03 - Blackhawks Training Camp & Patrick Kane’s Return 6:06 - How Good Can the Blackhawks Be This Season? 17:03 - Mike Babcock & the Edmonton Oilers 25:36 - Can Edmonton Finally Put It All Together? 30:18 - Washington Capitals Are a Team to Watch 32:13 - David Pagnotta Joins the Show 32:35 - NHL Teams & Storylines to Watch 36:29 - Which NHL Coaches Are on the Hot Seat? 39:06 - What’s Next for Dylan Larkin & the Red Wings? 45:02 - Should Players Honor Their Contracts After Requesting a Trade? 47:19 - Latest on Connor Hellebuyck & the Winnipeg Jets 51:22 - Pagnotta’s Bold New York Rangers Prediction 55:07 - Will Quinn Hughes Be a Minnesota Wild Player? 55:40 - Reacting to Pagnotta’s Rangers Prediction 58:01 - bet365 Bet of the Night: Edmonton to Win the Pacific 59:02 - Final Thoughts & What’s Coming Next 🎙️ 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 #StanleyCup