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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 2M

Playoff Pushes & Video Reviews ft. Aron Augustitus

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Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring a deep dive into the high-stakes world of NHL video coaching.First, the guys welcome Aron Augustitus, Video Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aron pulls back the curtain on one of the most stressful jobs in sports—making life-or-death challenge decisions in a 25-second window. He discusses his rapid rise from intern to head video coach, earning the "100 percent" trust of Rick Bowness, and how video analysis is transforming the way the Jackets win close games in the third period.Then, the show keeps moving with the latest headlines and storylines from around the league. From the playoff race to the biggest off-ice news, Jonny and Colby break down everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.0:00 - Welcome to Wednesday's show1:33 - Nathan MacKinnon major penalty debate (hit on Connor Ingram)2:48 - Did MacKinnon deserve a five-minute major?4:16 - Slow motion vs real speed when judging hits6:00 - Referee decision making + lack of explanation7:18 - Goalie protection debate in the NHL8:23 - Aaron Augustinus joins the show (Columbus Blue Jackets video coach)9:03 - Blue Jackets win vs Tampa Bay + travel grind9:48 - How major penalties are determined when injuries occur11:21 - Day in the life of a video coach14:23 - What an NHL “pre-scout” actually involves15:37 - Dividing responsibilities between video coaches16:22 - Breaking down five-on-five systems and tendencies17:36 - Identifying patterns in breakouts, entries, and forechecks18:31 - Adjustments teams make throughout games20:00 - How detailed opponent preparation gets in the NHL22:30 - Balancing analytics reports with video work25:10 - Technology changes in NHL video departments28:00 - Working with coaching staff to present information to players31:45 - Preparing clips for team meetings34:10 - Handling video review and potential coach’s challenges38:00 - Life on the road as a video coach42:30 - Behind-the-scenes work fans don’t see47:10 - How players use video to improve52:00 - Systems preparation for upcoming opponents57:00 - Aron's interview concludes 57:30 - Show conclusion + outroIt’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and the high-tech strategy shaping the NHL right now. Grab your coffee and start the day with us — and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey.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/👍🏼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.

Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring a deep dive into the high-stakes world of NHL video coaching.First, the guys welcome Aron Augustitus, Video Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aron pulls back the curtain on one of the most stressful jobs in sports—making life-or-death challenge decisions in a 25-second window. He discusses his rapid rise from intern to head video coach, earning the "100 percent" trust of Rick Bowness, and how video analysis is transforming the way the Jackets win close games in the third period.Then, the show keeps moving with the latest headlines and storylines from around the league. From the playoff race to the biggest off-ice news, Jonny and Colby break down everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.0:00 - Welcome to Wednesday's show1:33 - Nathan MacKinnon major penalty debate (hit on Connor Ingram)2:48 - Did MacKinnon deserve a five-minute major?4:16 - Slow motion vs real speed when judging hits6:00 - Referee decision making + lack of explanation7:18 - Goalie protection debate in the NHL8:23 - Aaron Augustinus joins the show (Columbus Blue Jackets video coach)9:03 - Blue Jackets win vs Tampa Bay + travel grind9:48 - How major penalties are determined when injuries occur11:21 - Day in the life of a video coach14:23 - What an NHL “pre-scout” actually involves15:37 - Dividing responsibilities between video coaches16:22 - Breaking down five-on-five systems and tendencies17:36 - Identifying patterns in breakouts, entries, and forechecks18:31 - Adjustments teams make throughout games20:00 - How detailed opponent preparation gets in the NHL22:30 - Balancing analytics reports with video work25:10 - Technology changes in NHL video departments28:00 - Working with coaching staff to present information to players31:45 - Preparing clips for team meetings34:10 - Handling video review and potential coach’s challenges38:00 - Life on the road as a video coach42:30 - Behind-the-scenes work fans don’t see47:10 - How players use video to improve52:00 - Systems preparation for upcoming opponents57:00 - Aron's interview concludes 57:30 - Show conclusion + outroIt’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and the high-tech strategy shaping the NHL right now. Grab your coffee and start the day with us — and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey.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/👍🏼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.

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Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring a deep dive into the high-stakes world of NHL video coaching.First, the guys welcome Aron Augustitus, Video Coach for the Columbus...

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