Ep 27 – Jonny Lazarus Talks Hockey Media, Leafs Without Marner, & 2026 UFA Chaos
Description
It’s our biggest episode yet — and we brought in a guest who’s everywhere in hockey right now.
Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, B/R Open Ice) joins the pod (44:08 ) for a jam-packed interview on media grind, his involvement with the IEHL Rangers heartbreak, Leafs doubts, and his boldest 2025–26 predictions.
Plus…
🎤 Jonny Lazarus Interview – From DMs and podcasts to major platforms, Jonny walks us through the hustle behind his rise in hockey media.
🔵 Rangers Reality Check – Why last season still stings, what needs to change, and why Jonny isn’t fully counting this team out in making the playoffs in 2026
🍁 Leafs Talk – Marner’s future, cap space mystery, and whether this roster has any shot at winning the Atlantic
🏒 McKenna to Penn State – Jonny weighs in on how NIL is changing the NCAA vs CHL debate — and why it’s just the beginning.
🔥 Hot Takes Incoming – Underrated contenders, breakout players, and who’s getting exposed in 2025–26.
🔓 2026 UFA Class Preview – Ryan makes the call: who’s staying, who’s bolting, and who could land in Toronto.
🏈 NFL Top 100 Debate – 90–81 drops, and Jackson’s already fired up.
⛳️ Scottish Open Recap + The Open Picks – Rory’s back, Ryan’s feeling good, and Jackson needs a miracle.
🎰 Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm – The legends live on.
Big guest. Big episode. Big chaos. Let’s ride.
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