Draft Recap & Werenski Watch | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Draft Recap & Werenski Watch | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Author: The Nation Network June 29, 2026 Duration: 1:26:50

Season 3, Episode 156 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here as Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen break down the biggest stories from one of the wil…Season 3, Episode 156 of Morning Cuppa Hockey is here as Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen break down the biggest stories from one of the wildest draft weekends in recent memory.


The guys go solo today, and there is plenty to chew on. Jonny and Colby kick things off with the moment everyone is talking about — Justin Bieber taking the stage in Buffalo to announce Gavin McKenna as the first overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs, ten years after Auston Matthews was taken in that same building. They dig into what McKenna's arrival means for a Leafs franchise that appears to be building something real under John Chayka.

From there, the conversation shifts to the NHL's new decentralized draft format making its arena debut in Buffalo, and whether the chaos it produced on draft night — trades flying in from every direction — was a sign of things to come every June. The Rangers made their biggest splash in years, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas on a seven-year deal, while the Bruins gave up two first-rounders to land JJ Peterka after his one-year stint in Utah fell flat. The Blues went all-in on Mason McTavish, and now the question is whether any of these teams actually won the weekend.


Then the guys turn their attention to what could be the defining move of the entire offseason — Zach Werenski. The reigning Norris Trophy winner wants out of Columbus, controls his destination with a full no-movement clause, and reportedly Toronto is the only Canadian city on his list. With free agency days away, Jonny and Colby break down what a potential Werenski trade would cost and whether the Leafs are quietly becoming the most dangerous team heading into next season.


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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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