NCAA Tourney & Predators Push ft. Brandon Naurato & Hal Gill

Season 3 rolls on with a loaded edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as we welcome Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato to break down his program, player development, and what NHL teams should be watching as top prospects continue to rise. Then Hal Gill joins the show to dive into the Nashville Predators playoff push, what has fueled their surge, and whether they have the pieces to make real noise down the stretch. Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen also hit the biggest storylines around the NHL, from the tightening playoff races to key performances shaping the postseason picture. Don’t miss this one as we bring insight from behind the bench and inside the locker room. Subscribe for daily hockey talk and analysis.TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro2:05 - Brandon Naurato joins the show2:15 - Opening question: Michigan power play goal reaction3:19 - Comparing the current Michigan team to past Wolverines teams4:35 - Team identity: skill vs grit balance6:21 - Developing NHL talent vs winning in college8:12 - Player development beyond on-ice skills9:07 - Managing NHL aspirations during NCAA tournament10:33 - Michigan program culture + embracing expectations12:05 - NCAA tournament prep: Bentley preview13:27 - Being the favourite vs the underdog mentality14:34 - Team chemistry + “playing with house money”16:06 - Malcolm Spence breakdown18:55 - Team energy + leadership culture19:28 - Coaching mindset + emotional management21:33 - Word economy + coaching communication21:51 - Michael Hage development + 200-ft game23:18 - Team youth + growth throughout season24:04 - Locker room culture + celebrations26:14 - NCAA regionals hosting discussion29:00 - NHL player connections + Dylan Larkin mention29:21 - Closing thoughts + tournament outlook30:32 - Naurato leaves33:07 - Hal Gill joins the show33:23 - Steven Stamkos season + Nashville turnaround34:26 - Stamkos adapting his game35:02 - Andrew Brunette coaching evolution36:14 - Predators system changes (defense vs speed)38:08 - Trade deadline impact + youth movement41:14 - Wood’s role + long-term projection42:09 - Youth development + growth curve43:29 - Predators GM search + Barry Trotz situation45:07 - Trade deadline strategy + roster decisions46:18 - Veteran response + team resurgence47:25 - Nashville as a destination + GM candidates47:58 - Ryan Ufko development + UMass pipeline50:33 - New generation confidence vs old-school play51:41 - Defence vs Offence debate in modern NHL52:28 - Old-school stick flex + physical play stories53:34 - Broadcasting experience + barefoot story54:54 - Hal Gill outro55:12 - Post-interview banter + training stories56:34 - Bet365 segment + Bet of the night: Blue Jackets ML57:30+ - OutroSubscribe to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel and drop your thoughts in the comments below!Join our NCAA Bracket Challenge: https://thesecondseason.com/college-h...League ID: 47383Password: MCHMCHPresented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.