David Carle & Red Wings Talk | Morning Cuppa Hockey

David Carle & Red Wings Talk | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Author: The Nation Network August 11, 2026 Duration: 1:18:35

On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by Denver Pioneers head coach David Carle for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of college hockey. Carle discusses constantly being linked to NHL coaching openings, why he remains committed to Denver, how he handles those rumours with his players and administration, and the family culture the Pioneers have built. They dive into Carle’s proposal to overhaul the NCAA recruiting calendar, age-based eligibility changes, the ideal number of games for a college hockey season, experimenting with Thursday and Friday games, growing hockey in the United States through the NCAA, his own future in the sport, and how Denver continues to recruit and develop elite talent. After the interview, Jonny and Colby break down Denver’s player development and sports science model, the problems with recruiting players too young, whether college hockey needs a commissioner, the disappearance of NHL bridge deals and how NIL and revenue sharing could impact player decisions, before closing with the latest on Dylan Larkin’s trade situation and what comes next for the Detroit Red Wings.


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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

3:40 - David Carle Joins the Show

4:40 - NHL Coaching Rumours & Staying at Denver

10:07 - Building a Family Culture at Denver

12:09 - Fixing the NCAA Recruiting Calendar

19:45 - NCAA Age-Based Eligibility Changes

23:20 - Should College Hockey Play More Games?

29:34 - Thursday-Friday Hockey & Growing the College Game

34:19 - What’s Next for David Carle?

37:00 - Denver’s Recruiting & Development Model

41:22 - Why Denver Develops Players So Well

48:02 - Is Youth Hockey Recruiting Starting Too Early?

51:22 - The Ideal College Hockey Schedule

56:13 - Does College Hockey Need a Commissioner?

57:37 - Are NHL Bridge Deals Disappearing?

1:01:07 - Dylan Larkin & the Red Wings Trade Saga

1:11:45 - Bet365 Bet of the Day

1:13:38 - Summer Show Plans & Wrap-Up

1:18:37 - 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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