Knoblauch Fired | Morning Cuppa Hockey

Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on with another stacked episode as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by some huge names from across the hockey world.ESPN’s John Buccigross kicks things off with a full breakdown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the biggest stories around the NHL, standout performances, and what has surprised him most this postseason.Then, with the 2026 USHL Clark Cup Final officially set between the #5 seed Muskegon Lumberjacks and the #1 seed Sioux Falls Stampede beginning Friday, May 15, the show welcomes both head coaches ahead of the championship series. Sioux Falls head coach Ryan Cruthers joins to discuss the Stampede’s dominant season, developing top prospects, and preparing for the Clark Cup Final, while Muskegon head coach Colten St. Clair breaks down the Lumberjacks’ playoff run, their underdog mentality, and what it will take to capture the title.ESPN’s Steve Levy also joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, broadcasting hockey on the biggest stage, and much more. Don’t miss another loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey.00:00 – Playoff Edition Kickoff & Guest Lineup1:20 – Breaking News: Chris Knoblauch Fired by Edmonton2:30 – John Buccigross Joins the Show3:00 – “Edmonton Is a Dysfunctional Organization” Discussion5:15 – Why Bruce Cassidy Could Be the Perfect Fit for the Oilers6:40 – Is Edmonton the Most Attractive Coaching Job in Hockey?8:05 – Did the Oilers Handle the Knoblauch Situation Wrong?10:05 – “For Edmonton, It’s Been a Gong Show”12:15 – Debate: Is Coaching Connor McDavid a No-Win Situation?15:40 – Paul Coffey’s Influence Behind the Scenes in Edmonton18:45 – Leon Draisaitl’s Comments That May Have Changed Everything21:15 – Dorofeyev’s Breakout & Vegas Cap Questions24:20 – Jared Bednar’s “Cup or Bust” Postgame Speech25:10 – Avalanche vs Wild Breakdown After Colorado Eliminates Minnesota27:35 – “That Save HAS To Be Made” – Harsh Reality of NHL Playoffs29:15 – Clark Cup Final Preview30:30 – Sioux Falls Stampede HC Ryan Cruthers Joins the Show31:45 – Fargo vs Sioux Falls Triple OT Series Recap35:35 – Why Playoff Experience Matters for Young Players40:35 – Colby Cohen Praises Sioux Falls’ Development Culture44:20 – Calgary Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach’s Rapid Rise51:25 – Back to NHL Playoffs: Colorado vs Minnesota Continued56:20 – Nathan MacKinnon Takes Over the Series1:00:15 – Steve Levy Joins the Show1:03:30 – Steve Levy on Colorado’s Championship Mentality1:10:40 – Stanley Cup Favourites Debate1:18:45 – Tyler Yaremchuk Joins the Show1:21:15 – Oilers Fan Reaction to the Knoblauch Firing1:26:00 – How Connor McDavid’s Future Impacts Edmonton1:31:20 – Edmonton’s Goaltending Situation Fully Examined1:37:40 – Comparing Edmonton’s Cup Window to Toronto’s Situation1:44:10 – Final Thoughts on Edmonton’s Coaching Search & Playoff Picture🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen.Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.