Difference Makers ft. Jim Dowd

Difference Makers ft. Jim Dowd

Author: The Nation Network November 13, 2025 Duration: 1:23:47

Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on as Jonny and Colby open with a wild night at MSG. The Rangers pull out a chaotic win that featured the craziest period Jonny has ever seen, with Vinny looking like the missing piece, K’Andre Miller snapping a six-game drought, and Will Cuylle scoring again to make it four in four. Are the Rangers officially back? The guys break down what this win says about New York’s identity.


They then tackle the league-wide goaltending slump, with an entire wave of starters — Vasilevskiy, Oettinger, Sorokin, Swayman, Gustavsson, Wolf, Bobrovsky, Stolarz, Saros, Binnington, and Markstrom — all sitting below a .900 save percentage. Jonny and Colby dig into what’s driving this and whether today’s offensive pace is leaving goalies behind.


Jim Dowd joins the show to talk coaching, leadership, and giving back. He walks through his work with the Red Bank Generals, his “Shoot for the Stars” foundation, bouncing around 10 NHL teams (11 stops including two runs with the Devils), and how constant movement affects a family. He also gives insight into the grind of the ECHL, where his son Jimmy Jr. is battling with Adirondack.


Next, the guys break down the Devils’ latest surge, highlighted by Simon Nemec’s hat trick and a lineup overcoming wave after wave of injuries. Sheldon Keefe deserves real credit, Bedard just keeps scoring, and Spencer Knight’s play remains strong despite an exhausting workload — facing 30+ shots in 9 of his 12 starts.


Roslovic stays hot with back-to-back overtime winners after going unsigned all summer, while the Oilers pull out consecutive OT victories of their own following the 9–1 meltdown. Are both teams finally turning the corner?


We close with Utah’s four-goal third-period comeback against Buffalo. Peterka scores — because of course he does — Schmaltz hits double digits with his 10th, and the Sabres fall to 5-7-4, once again sitting last in the East where many expected.


Subscribe for daily NHL breakdowns, instant reaction, and all the biggest stories across the league.


Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/


Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.


Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com


Outwest Golf: https://outwestgolf.us/


Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca


Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/salp/nhl/ref=dvm_ass_acm_xx_mf_s_imp_9e9590d5Na2ce11f09d4bf71dc0ec8a1


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 544

Morning Cuppa Hockey
Podcast Episodes
Stayin' Alive ft. Frank Seravalli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:27
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen look back on an incredible night in the Eastern Conference playoff race, with every team involved coming away with an impressive win. Frank Seravalli joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Sabr…
Down To The Wire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:20
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen preview the last few days of the regular season, and give their picks on who will make the playoffs in a crowded Eastern Conference Wild Card Race, Cutter Gauthier becoming the 'heel' the NHL…
Frozen Four [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:58
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen will preview the Frozen Four tournament in Minnesota, take a look at the playoff scenarios in the Western Conference, the latest developments with the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah, and a loo…
Wild Wild Card ft. Bill Duffy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen are joined by Bill Duffy to talk about Warrior Hockey, a program created for disabled veterans. The Washington Capitals come up with a huge win against the Detroit Red Wings, as Alexander Ovec…
Not Feasible ft. Frank Seravalli & Bobby Robins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:50
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to discuss the Arizona Coyotes rink situation, which team needs to go on a run, Frank's Dallas Stars, and a tight race for the final spots in the East…
Kane's Revenge? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:55
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen discuss Patrick Kane's tenure with the New York Rangers, the tight Eastern Conference Playoff race, listener questions, and a HUGE game between Dubas' Penguins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pr…
Mayhem In Manhattan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen break down the brawl between the Rangers and Devils, Reaves vs Jeannot, we debut our new segment 'Worst Team Of The Week', and look ahead to a busy night in the NHL.Presented by: @betwaycanada…
Isles Stay Alive ft. Jackie Redmond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:13
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen take a look back at a busy night in the NHL with the Islanders coming up big against the Blackhawks, the Sabres routing the Capitals, Sidney Crosby trying to get back in the playoff race, and…
Fedotov In Philly ft. Frank Seravalli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:39
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen are joined by Frank Seravalli to discuss the Flyers new goaltender, what goes in to a Hart Trophy ballot, the latest in the NCAA, and the plan for some big name UFAs this offseason. Also, we t…
Red, White, Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:11
Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen break down a busy weekend in NCAA hockey as the Frozen Four teams were decided (2:11), our Proraso Playoff Preview (11:30), Auston Matthews scores number 60 (27:05), the guys reveal their NHL…