Chris Pronger & Player Power | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Chris Pronger & Player Power | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Author: The Nation Network August 26, 2026 Duration: 58:38

On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger to discuss player empowerment, Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, Dylan Larkin’s trade request, and his new book Earned. Pronger also reflects on his career, adversity, being traded, what’s next for him, and changes he’d make to the NHL. Pronger shares his perspective on why players are gaining more control over their careers, the challenges teams face when players want out, and what it was like being traded multiple times throughout his own career. He also opens up about the failures and adversity that shaped him, betting on himself, and dealing with pressure and doubt even at the highest level. After the interview, Jonny and Colby react to the conversation and wrap up with the Bet365 Bet of the Day and what’s ahead for Morning Cuppa Hockey.


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0:00 - Intro & Chris Pronger Joins the Show

4:39 - Quinn Hughes’ Contract Situation

6:12 - What Matters Most to Quinn Hughes: Money or Winning?

10:49 - The Rise of Player Empowerment 12:27 - Chris Pronger on Players Asking for Trades

16:45 - You Can’t Have It Both Ways: How Fans Treat Players

19:04 - Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request

22:26 - The Fan vs. Player Perspective

23:06 - The Trade That Hurt Chris Pronger the Most

24:17 - The Reality of Being Traded

27:11 - What Happens If Dylan Larkin Isn’t Traded?

28:12 - The Business of NHL Trades

30:34 - Pronger on Edmonton’s Hockey Culture

32:04 - Why Chris Pronger Wrote "Earned"

33:36 - Betting on Yourself & Taking the Non-Conforming Path

35:09 - The Adversity That Shaped Pronger’s Career

36:54 - What Pronger Learned From Being on the Other Side of the Media

39:20 - The Adversity Behind the Success

40:34 - Why Adversity Is a Gift

40:56 - Playing Against the Best in the World

43:40 - Chris Pronger’s Doubts & Imposter Syndrome

45:13 - Butterflies, Pressure & Performing at the Highest Level

47:29 - What’s Next for Chris Pronger?

48:55 - Is the Management Side of Hockey Over for Pronger?

49:57 - What NHL Rule Would Pronger Change?

50:13 - No-Move Clauses & Three-on-Three Overtime

51:03 - Why Pronger Prefers Four-on-Four

52:08 - Chris Pronger Wrap-Up & Earned

54:12 - Jonny & Colby React to the Interview

54:58 - Nation Gear & Off-Season Social Club

56:03 - Bet365 Bet of the Day: Jack Adams Award

56:52 - Upcoming Guests & Season Plans

57:17 - Final Word & Message to the Hockey Community

58:28 - Outro


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There’s a particular kind of hockey talk that only comes from having lived it, and that’s exactly what you’ll find on Morning Cuppa Hockey. Hosts Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen bring their own distinct perspectives-forged from playing at multiple levels, including a Stanley Cup win-to the day’s biggest stories. Their conversations are less about delivering unanimous takes and more about digging into the nuances behind the headlines, the trends shaping the league, and those controversial plays that everyone is arguing about. This podcast thrives on that genuine back-and-forth; they know the game deeply, but they don’t always see it the same way. Alongside breaking down the news, they regularly pull back the curtain to introduce fascinating figures from around the hockey world, offering listeners a richer understanding of the sport’s characters and culture. It’s the kind of daily analysis that feels like a conversation with well-informed friends, perfect for starting your day. You can catch new episodes live Monday through Thursday, but the recorded podcast is always there for your morning routine, whenever you need that fix of authentic, experienced hockey insight.
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