Sabres Steal & Canadiens Win ft. Billy Jaffe, Pat Maroon & James van Riemsdyk

Sabres Steal & Canadiens Win ft. Billy Jaffe, Pat Maroon & James van Riemsdyk

Author: The Nation Network April 20, 2026 Duration: 1:41:46

Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up a massive episode to break down a chaotic Game 1 around the NHL! The postseason is officially here, and the guys are diving straight into the deep end with a loaded guest list.


The guys kick things off with Billy Jaffe, who joins the show to discuss a shocking Game 1 for the Boston Bruins. Billy breaks down what went wrong in their loss to the Buffalo Sabres, analyzing the defensive breakdowns and whether Bruins fans should be hitting the panic button already.


Next, three-time Cup champ Patrick Maroon drops by to help the guys make sense of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Pat gives his perspective on the Bolts' slow start and what it takes for a veteran room to flip the switch after a tough Game 1.


To wrap things up, James van Riemsdyk (JVR) joins the show to share his expert thoughts on the playoff field as a whole. From dark horse favorites to the heavy hitters in each conference, JVR gives his "player's perspective" on who actually has what it takes to hoist the Cup in 2026.


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