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Zach Benson & What Is Pressure? | Morning Cuppa Hockey
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- Morning Cuppa Hockey
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- Aug 5, 2026
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- 3882
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Summary
Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson joins Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen on Morning Cuppa Hockey following the signing of his massive seven-year, $7.5 million AAV contract extension. Before the interview, Jonny and Colby break down Benson’s contract, Buffalo’s collection of team-friendly deals, the possibility of Connor Hellebuyck becoming the Sabres’ missing piece and why Patrick Kane returning home to Buffalo would have been such a great story. After the conversation with Benson, the guys discuss the Shoulder Check hockey event, its message of supporting teammates and checking in on the people around you, the responsibility star players have to influence an entire dressing room and the importance of positive self-talk. Jonny and Colby also debate the pressure NHL players face in markets such as New York and Toronto, where that pressure really comes from, the relationship between players and the media and why confrontational questions rarely produce meaningful answers. The show closes with the bet365 Bet of the Day, Buffalo’s chances of returning to the playoffs and an early prediction for the eight Eastern Conference playoff teams. Morning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso. Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Morning Cuppa Hockey begins 0:34 Zach Benson’s seven-year contract extension 3:11 Buffalo’s team-friendly contracts and offseason outlook 4:01 Could Connor Hellebuyck be the Sabres’ missing piece? 4:35 Patrick Kane returns to Chicago instead of Buffalo 6:43 Nation Gear’s Offseason Social Club 7:46 Zach Benson joins the show 7:53 Benson’s summer training in Vancouver 9:43 Going d…