World Cup & Playoff Race ft. Jeff Marek & James van Riemsdyk

Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey continues as Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen brew up another massive episode featuring elite insights from the biggest names in the sport.First, the guys welcome back hockey media powerhouse Jeff Marek. With the NHL and NHLPA officially naming Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague as host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, Jeff breaks down what this "best-on-best" return means for the international calendar. He also provides the latest inside scoop from the NHL GM Meetings in Florida, discussing everything from potential rule tweaks to the fallout of recent league-wide controversies.Then, 17-year NHL veteran James van Riemsdyk joins the show. JVR shares his perspective on the Red Wings' push for the postseason and his role as a veteran leader in a high-stakes playoff race. From net-front dominance to locker room culture, he brings the pro’s point of view on what it takes to win when the games matter most.0:00 - Welcome + Tuesday show intro1:18 - Jeff Marek joins the show3:06 - International hockey vs NHL viewing experience5:05 - Olympic gold vs Stanley Cup debate8:14 - USA Hockey development vs Canada systems11:52 - “Worst-on-worst” tournament idea (fun segment)14:01 - Doug Armstrong stepping down discussion14:58 - Kyle Dubas as a potential replacement candidate17:42 - World Cup of Hockey host cities revealed18:20 - Canada vs USA hosting debate21:06 - Missed opportunity to grow U.S. hockey24:08 - Prague inclusion + NHL Europe strategy26:06 - Connor McDavid comments on player safety28:12 - Role of NHLPA + CBA in discipline29:31 - Agent influence + player messaging discussion32:14 - Suspension consistency debate (Radko Gudas example)32:52 - Trade story + setup for JVR36:05 - James van Riemsdyk joins the show36:35 - Net-front scoring + point shot preferences38:50 - Jeff Marek on why Brian Burke acquired JVR41:41 - Playing with younger teammates vs veterans44:17 - Patrick Kane impact + leadership46:09 - Red Wings playoff race + injuries47:49 - Late-season intensity + playoff push mindset48:13 - Scoreboard watching vs controlling destiny51:31 - Contender evaluation + playoff outlook1:04:45 - JVR leaves1:06:00 - Tonight's NHL slate1:14:05 - College hockey talk1:24:25 - Outro + bet365It’s another fast-paced morning covering the players, personalities, and the high-stakes moves 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.Presented 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.