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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1H 11M

Time To Sell & Back To Reality ft. Zack Phillips & Emily Kaplan

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Season 3 rolls on with another can’t-miss edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. Guest host Zack Phillips joins the show to break down another Leafs loss, the growing frustration in Toronto, and the big question — is it finally time to sell? Jonny called it early in the season, saying this team wouldn’t be a playoff squad… was he right all along? The guys debate the direction of the franchise, what moves could be coming, and whether this core has run its course.Then ESPN’s Emily Kaplan joins to discuss Mike Sullivan’s emotional shift from coaching Team USA on the international stage back to the grind of an NHL bench — and what it’s like returning to one of the league’s toughest roster situations. It’s a reality check, league-wide perspective, and plenty of heat.1:27 - NHL clips from last night (Morgan Rielly & Brandon Carlo)4:20 - Flyers comeback + Matvei Michkov OT winner7:52 - Zach Phillips joins the show8:10 - Leafs embarrassed by Panthers (16-3 shots start, 3-0 hole)9:38 - Auston Matthews / media narrative debate (Marner comparisons)18:56 - Leafs roster construction issues + trade protection challenges21:07 - “Remodel” discussion: Domi, Rielly, McCabe, youth movement25:23 - Leafs drafting/development failures (homegrown D, Marchment, Holmberg)29:46 - Broader league implications + revenue / Canadian market impact32:12 - Trade Deadline special promo (March 6)32:32 - Emily Kaplan joins the show34:09 - Olympics recap + NHL intensity drop-off post-break35:23 - Trade deadline expectations: flurry vs deadline-day drama37:04 - Steven Stamkos speculation + possible Tampa reunion39:03 - Adam Schefter collaboration on Panarin trade41:07 - NFL personalities engaging with hockey conversation42:22 - Dylan Larkin locks in for an interview post gold medal victory Subscribe, drop your thoughts below, and join the conversation.#MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #HockeyPowered 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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