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 intro

2:05 - Brandon Naurato joins the show

2:15 - Opening question: Michigan power play goal reaction

3:19 - Comparing the current Michigan team to past Wolverines teams

4:35 - Team identity: skill vs grit balance

6:21 - Developing NHL talent vs winning in college

8:12 - Player development beyond on-ice skills

9:07 - Managing NHL aspirations during NCAA tournament

10:33 - Michigan program culture + embracing expectations

12:05 - NCAA tournament prep: Bentley preview

13:27 - Being the favourite vs the underdog mentality

14:34 - Team chemistry + “playing with house money”

16:06 - Malcolm Spence breakdown

18:55 - Team energy + leadership culture

19:28 - Coaching mindset + emotional management

21:33 - Word economy + coaching communication

21:51 - Michael Hage development + 200-ft game

23:18 - Team youth + growth throughout season

24:04 - Locker room culture + celebrations

26:14 - NCAA regionals hosting discussion

29:00 - NHL player connections + Dylan Larkin mention

29:21 - Closing thoughts + tournament outlook

30:32 - Naurato leaves

33:07 - Hal Gill joins the show

33:23 - Steven Stamkos season + Nashville turnaround

34:26 - Stamkos adapting his game

35:02 - Andrew Brunette coaching evolution

36:14 - Predators system changes (defense vs speed)

38:08 - Trade deadline impact + youth movement

41:14 - Wood’s role + long-term projection

42:09 - Youth development + growth curve

43:29 - Predators GM search + Barry Trotz situation

45:07 - Trade deadline strategy + roster decisions

46:18 - Veteran response + team resurgence

47:25 - Nashville as a destination + GM candidates

47:58 - Ryan Ufko development + UMass pipeline

50:33 - New generation confidence vs old-school play

51:41 - Defence vs Offence debate in modern NHL

52:28 - Old-school stick flex + physical play stories

53:34 - Broadcasting experience + barefoot story

54:54 - Hal Gill outro

55:12 - Post-interview banter + training stories

56:34 - Bet365 segment + Bet of the night: Blue Jackets ML

57:30+ - Outro

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