The Chris Johnston Show
Leading NHL insider Chris Johnston, joined by The Athletic's Julian McKenzie, discusses the biggest stories from around the hockey world.
Episodes
Busy Summer? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Names engraved into the Stanley Cup discussion
(9:00) Ducks match Carlsson offersheet
(18:00) What's next for the Flyers after this miss out on Carlsson
(23:00) One final tell me what you're hearing before we wrap up for the summer - Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson
More Offer Sheets? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Leo Carlsson offer sheet
(11:00) Mintyukov contract and other potential offer sheets
(17:00) Claude Giroux
(22:00) The rest of the free agents
(29:00) Ask CJ
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What Happened With Werenski? + Free Agency Breakdown | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Werenski situation in Columbus that seemingly went away?
(18:00) Is Hellebuyck still on the move?
(20:00) What about Larkin?
(21:00) Could Morgan Rielly move to Anaheim?
(21:00) Maple Leafs draft McKenna
(24:00) Players who still haven't moved
(29:00) Leafs
Werenski Rumours Heating Up | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Zach Werenski leaving the Blue Jackets looks more and more likely this summer. Who does he go to?
(6:00) Blue Jackets also listening on Kirill Marchenko
(13:00) Trades that didn't happen at the draft
(17:00) Bieber and the spectacle at the draft
(21:00) Maple Leafs
How Many More Trades Before The Draft? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Matthew Knies future with the Toronto Maple Leafs
(6:00) Rapid fire of other potential trade targets including Morgan Rielly, Jason Robertson, Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin
(20:00) Latest on suitors for Vincent Trocheck
(23:00) The future of Mason McTavish
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Brady Tkachuk Traded To Panthers | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Breaking down the Brady Tkachuk trade between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers
(15:30) Would the Ottawa Senators look to flip those picks or use them for an offer sheet?
(20:00) Panthers traded Samoskevich to Kraken earlier in the day to acquire that extra first
Hiring Hiller | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Jim Hiller hired as Maple Leafs head coach
(16:00) Mason McTavish
(19:00) Is Matthew Knies still going to get traded?
(24:00) Latest on Morgan Reilly
(27:00) Could Nico Hischer leave New Jersey?
(28:00) John Carlson's future
(32:00) Dylan Larkin and the Wings
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Woll Traded | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll to the Flyers
(6:00) Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella
(8:30) We go back to our original recording to break down the Stanley Cup Final and what's next for the Hurricanes
(22:30) Reasoning on why Jordan Staal deserved the C
Babcock In + Are Leafs Waiting For Cassidy? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Mike Babcock investigation and how likely he will be Oilers head coach
(13:30) Darnell Nurse wants out of Edmonton
(22:00) Dylan Larkin, his request and other players that might want out of their teams
(36:20) Leafs coaching update and if Toronto could wait for Bruce Ca
Larkin Wants Out + Leafs Latest | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit
(17:30) Leafs head coach search - Joe Pavelski's name has surfaced but is Laviolette a favourite?
(24:00) Are the Oilers still waiting for Cassidy?
(25:15) The Matthew Knies trade that didn't happen with new management looking to keep h
Roy Too Risky? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Patrick Roy interviews well for Maple Leafs head coach job. Is he the right fit?
(4:00) Domino effect once Cassidy is available?
(6:30) Chris MacFarland leaves Avalanche as new President & GM of Predators
(13:00) Brendan Gallagher most likely leaving Montreal and where
Leafs New Hire + Stanley Cup Final Preview | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Leafs Corner with head coach update
(5:00) Judd Brackett added to Leafs as AGM
(8:30) Predators GM search
(12:30) Jack Pridham (traded to TBL after recording)
(15:30) Claude Lemieux
(22:30) Stanley Cup Final
(36:00) Montreal eliminated and next years expectation
Trade Board Time! | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) New Trade Board from CJ
(5:30) What team is most likely moving their first round pick?
(11:00) Vincent Trocheck #1 on the trade board
(15:15) Will the Ducks seriously part ways with Mason McTavish
(22:30) Defence/goalie market
(29:00) Crunch time for teams with th
Cursed? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Tha Avalanche find themselves in 3-0 hole against Vegas
(9:00) Questions about Jared Bednard and if he gets fired would teams looking for a coach wait and see?
(11:30) John Tortorella has done wonders for Vegas since being hired
(16:00) Is the President's trophy truly
Not Making the Call Just Yet | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The shock start in the Canadiens/Hurricanes series
(16:00) The Western Conference Final
(19:00) Avs will just have to manage Makar's injury, he won't be 100%
(21:00) Dorofeyev
(32:00) Updates on potential coaching hires
(38:00) Discussing more of the Auston Matthews
Vegas In Hot Water & Who Will Leafs/Oilers Hire? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Breaking down the Golden Knights fine/loss of second round pick
(09:30) What's the availability of Bruce Cassidy?
(17:00) Latest on Maple Leafs coaching search
(27:30) Canucks front office shuffle & coaching change?
(37:30) Alex Tuch & free agency
(40:30) Quinn Hug
Coaching Changes | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Knoblauch fired by Oilers
(06:00) Why did Golden Knights withhold permission for Oilers to speak with Cassidy?
(8:00) Is Cassidy pick of litter for Oilers?
(13:00) If Oilers can't get Cassidy, who else might they look for as head coach?
(15:30) Craig Berube gets fire
The Marner Discourse + Decision On Berube Imminent? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Montreal takes 2-1 series lead on Buffalo
(03:00) Rough play at the end of the game, any fines or suspensions?
(7:30) Vegas/Anaheim tied 2-2, could the Ducks upset?
(12:00) Marner and his playoff discourse
(20:15) Minnesota/Colorado is on a different level
(23:00)
First Overall Is No Brainer + What Does It Mean For Matthews? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Maple Leafs win lottery, McKenna seems like no brainer
(15:00) Auston Matthews still unsure about future with Toronto
(24:00) Where the Leafs 2027/28 picks are going
(28:00) Canucks GM search and future
(39:00) Malkin wants to be back with Penguins
(42:00) Ask CJ
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Setting The Record Straight, Matthews Future & Direction Of Maple Leafs | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ talks Keith Pelley's erroneous reports comments
(7:00) The press conference, how Pelley handed Steve Simmons & more
(12:30) Is there anything Leafs fans should be hopeful for?
(15:00) Auston Matthews and how he feels with Leafs direction/if he would be moved this summ
Sundin & Chayka A Foregone Conclusion? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Leafs picture getting clearer with Sundin and Chayka at the head?
(12:30) Brady Tkachuk trade speculation
(29:30) Lightning on the brink
(33:30) Flyers eliminate the Penguins
(36:00) Can the Oilers force Game 7?
(40:00) Stick Taps
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Could Be An Interesting Offseason In Ottawa | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Ottawa gets swept by Carolina
(20:15) Ridly Greig
(26:30) Oilers/McDavid
(37:00) Buffalo in control against Boston
(43:15) Ask CJ including if Brady Tkachuk would be traded and a small update on the Leafs GM search
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Who Will The Leafs Hire? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(01:30) The Leafs GM search
(10:15) Oilers series & McDavid update
(23:15) Who is the most surprising team down 0-3?
(28:00) Ottawa's struggles, Tkachuk playing injured?
(41:15) Montreal/Tampa seems to be the series of the first round, Utah/Vegas is exciting as well
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Oilers Are Nightmare Matchup For Ducks? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(01:30) Playoffs begin and CJ is in Edmonton covering the Oilers playoff series
(14:30) Buffalo back in the playoffs with a comeback win
(23:00) Brady Tkachuk starts the playoffs with a fight, was that the right decision?
(32:00) Are we suprised the Stars and Penguins are do
Sundin For Maple Leafs Job? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Will the Maple Leafs hire Mats Sundin and what sort of capacity will that be in?
(2:30) Who else could the Leafs target? Is a decision coming soon?
(8:00) Does it look like the Maple Leafs are hiring a president of hockey ops with Sundin potentially as VP or is their s
Playoff Teams Set + Leaf GM Search Continues | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) All 16 playoff teams have been set
(12:45) Detroit now have the longest playoff drought after season collapse
(19:00) Ovechkin waves off Penguins after potential last time playing Crosby
(26:45) Update on Leafs GM/President search
(30:00) What will happen with Crai
Sunny Mehta Already a Favourite For Maple Leafs? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(1:30) The Maple Leafs hiring firm to find next president and/or GM
(5:15) Is Sunny Mehta already a favourite for Toronto or could he go elsewhere?
(9:00) Who do the Maple Leafs want to hire a President or GM could determine which way Toronto goes
(14:30) The interest with M
DeBoer Hired | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Pete DeBoer hired with 4 games left in the season by the New York Islanders
(8:15) Cassidy and other veteran coaches out there if any other teams decide to make a change before the playoffs
(17:00) Islanders playoff chances/East playoff chances
(29:30) Can the Habs
Are the Leafs Looking For A President Or GM? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Brad Treliving fired from the Leafs, the fallout and aftermath
(4:30) Leafs response to Gudas
(7:15) Who are some candidates who could replace Brad Treliving as GM of the Leafs?
(14:30) Are the Leafs looking for a Shanaplan 2.0, is a president in play?
(17:45) Shou
Cassidy Fired | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Bruce Cassidy fired by the Golden Knights
(9:30) Would the Oilers go in for Cassidy?
(13:00) John Tortorella & Mitch Marner
(20:00) Columbus, Philadelphia & the east playoff race
(25:30) Senators has a huge nine game stretch
(30:45) Leafs playing the Ducks for th
Does Ottawa Make The Playoffs? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Ottawa Senators are back into a playoff spot
(10:00) Jack Adams potential for Travis Green and other coaches
(15:00) The great job Pittsburgh has done, however, still in a fight for the playoffs
(23:30) The Golden Knights struggles
(23:00) What is goalie interfe
Turmoil in Edmonton? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Honouring Jessi Pierce
(2:00) McDavid's comments about coaching
(9:30) Draisaitl comments in Germany about his injury
(14:30) The Pacific division does not look good
(23:00) What is goalie interference
(26:45) DoPS and Aj Greer suspension
(34:00) The Leafs are a
To Have the Puck, Or Not Have the Puck | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Jack Hughes wants the gold medal puck
(13:15) GM meetings and Bettman still loving the playoff format
(21:45) Player safety - One GM says standards have dropped with headshots
(32:45) Oilers playoff situation and no draisaitl, goalie situation etc
(35:00) Doug Armstr
Player Safety | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Is the department of player safety doing enough for the players?
(9:30) The Maple Leafs not sticking up for Auston Matthews
(15:00) With the GM meetings, will player safety be a hot button issue?
(18:00) Connor McDavid commenting on player safety & looking more serio
Embrace The Tank | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Breaking down the Matthew Knies rumours
(9:00) Leafs losing streak, management and why they should embrace the tank
(15:30) Sens/Habs
(19:20) Jacob Fowler
(22:30) The Buffalo Sabres are the best story in hockey
(28:30) The UFA market/off-season trade potential for
Decent Deadline Or Disappointment? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Trade deadline recap - was it exciting enough?
(3:00) What trade deadline is like as an insider during the day and collecting information
(7:00) The flow of trades and why things have been happening so late in the day
(12:30) How the Kadri trade went down in Calgary
Time To Move | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Rob Thomas trade talks heating up/Parayko deal not finalized just yet
(8:00) It's time for Kadri to move from Calgary/Coleman, Whitecloud updates
(13:00) How the Canucks look at the market
(15:30) Oilers moves and looking for another depth piece
(18:00) Winnipeg loo
How Many Teams Are Looking To Unload? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Trade board 8.0
(4:00) Kadri back to Colorado?
(10:00) Coleman, Whitecloud could also be out the door in Calgary?
(14:00) Canucks want odds of first pick stacked in their favour
(19:00) Rangers looking to ship out Trocheck & Adam Fox?
(24:00) How many players will the
On The Market | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Trade board as the deadline gets closer with names like Trocheck, Kadri
(7:00) Tyler Myers on his way out and what else is going on with the Canucks
(11:45) The Penguins doing good business & Crosby injury
(20:00) Keith Pelley's note to season ticket holders and how t
Thriller | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Analyzing Canada's loss in the Olympic final & growing the game
(11:45) Sidney Crosby's injury and how close he was to returning
(11:15) Macklin Celebrini
(16:30) Connor McDavid's legacy and narrative
(20:15) Nathan Mackinnon's tournament
(25:30) What should have
Nail Biter | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics, including:
(00:00) An entertaining day of Olympic Hockey
(03:55) Canada vs Czechia: A nail-biter
(07:55) Sidney Crosby and Team Canada's health
(18:22) Nick Suzuki and Mitch Marner heroics
(35:15) The Tourney has been fantastic
(40:50) Is Binnington on track for the Hall of Fame?
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Taking Care Of Business | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Canada's tournament so far
(3:14) Tom Wilson's Gordie Howe hat-trick
(11:15) Macklin Celebrini
(19:46) Team USA tournament and outside noise
(26:00) Matthew Tkachuk chirping Leon Draisaitl
(30:00) Auston Matthews as the USA's Captain
(34:30) Biggest surprise of the
Canada Flying Out Of The Gate | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ the dad!
(7:45) What we've seen so far from Team Canada
(17:00) Connor McDavid throwing around the body
(23:45) Can McDavid break the point record at the Olympics?
(25:15) Canada's powerplay
(27:00) Who has looked to be the biggest threat to Team Canada so far
Olympic Hunger | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Team Canada roster & lines
(12:00) Team Canada defence core & who will start in net
(18:45) Hotel or Olympic village?
(29:30) Team USA roster & lines
(34:15) Charlie McAvoy vs. department of player safety
(39:00) Ask CJ including potential post roster freeze trad
All Eyes On The Olympics | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Brayden Point and the Olympic rosters
(18:45) Rangers trade Panarin to the Kings
(31:30) Looking ahead to the trade deadline
(34:00) What’s the market for McMann, Laughton, & Laine?
(44:50) Leon is not happy with the Oilers
(51:30) Jonathan Huberdeau is done for the s
Panar-In Or Out | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Trade freeze before the Olympics...what gets done?
(3:30) What Bruins did last year is the example
(7:15) What the Leafs need to do in order to sell
(12:00) Retools and rebuilds...the phrasing matters
(17:00) Teams in the mushy middle needing to decide if they are bu
Panarin Sweepstakes | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Multiple teams in on Artemi Panarin
(7:30) Is there teams in on Panarin who are out of a playoff spot?
(15:15) The Rangers want to get Panarin done before the Olympics
(17:00) Islanders aggressive in the trade market
(23:30) Maple Leafs have no directive on trades ye
Should Maple Leafs Be Buyers Or Sellers? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Willy's finger
(14:30) Should the Leafs retool and who would they dangle on the market?
(21:45) Mitch Marner's return was lackluster
(32:00) Trade board updates
(34:30) Sabres on their continued hot streak
(45:00) Ask CJ edition with who will be buyers and who will
Sabres Looking To Add? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Sabres sign Josh Doan to an extension
(4:00) No new extension talks for Alex Tuch?
(7:00) Will the Sabres be buyers?
(12:00) DeBrusk, Garland, Pettersson & more Canucks assets on the block?
(23:00) Why did the Sharks become buyers?
(28:15) Matthew Tkachuk returns & S
Trade Gates Have Opened | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Inside the trade of Rasmus Andersson to the Golden Knights
(20:00) Who is in on Artemi Panarin? Rangers "retool"
(25:00) Blake Coleman a hot commodity on the market
(30:00) Trochek, Kadri, Sherwood and more names on the trade board
(33:30) Pettersson updates for trade
Will The Canucks Trade Pettersson? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Mitch Marner facing his former team
(17:30) Troy Stecher the folk hero
(20:00) Vancouver & New Jersey: how much will they be sellers?
(25:00) Are the Canucks moving Elias Pettersson?
(30:00) Rasmus Andersson & Artemi Panarin trade rumours
(34:30) Who replaces Brayden
Mila-No! | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Chris discusses his trip to the Milan Olympic hockey arena
(18:45) Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and hire Rick Bowness
(24:30) Will more coaches get fired?
(27:00) Dougie Hamilton and Devils rift, will he get moved?
(33:00) Are the Canucks finally settling on a rebuild
Statement | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The statement the Ottawa Senators made about Linus Ullmark
(15:15) CJ's new trade board and are the Rangers and other teams going to sell?
(21:15) Latest on if Kadri will be moved
(22:30) Will the Jets be sellers?
(25:00) CJ is in Milan taking a look at the arena for
The Right Choices? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Team Canada roster and Sam Bennett's comments on not making the roster
(17:30) Why aren't Team USA bringing players like Robertson, Fox and Caufield?
(23:00) Canada and USA eliminated from World Juniors
(34:00) Leafs corner with the latest on Chris Tanev and Auston Matt
10 Things That Will Define Hockey In 2026 | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you what they think will be the 10 things that will define hockey in 2026. Take a little to find out!
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10 Best NHL Stories Of 2025 | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you their top hockey stories of 2025. Did your favourite make the list?
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CJ Claus | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you an extended edition of Ask CJ.
(00:00) Julian and Chris answer your questions with Ask CJ
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Is Berube In Or Out? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Will the Maple Leafs make a coaching change or do Leafs management want to stick with Craig Berube?
(16:00) How would you assess Berube's relationship with the Leafs core?
(18:45) How are Keith Pelley & Brad Treliving evaluating Toronto's roster?
(22:00) The Buffalo Sab
Is Alex Tuch The Hottest Name On The Market? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's trade board 2.0 including Rasmus Andersson, Kiefer Sherwood & more
(2:45) How much are the Canucks willing to sell?
(6:15) What is in store for the Devils in the trade market?
(9:00) Philip Danault on the block?
(11:30) Alex Tuch most interesting name on the marke
Wild Looking To Add More Than Quinn Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Breaking down the Quinn Hughes trade
(12:30) Who could the Wild be targeting next?
(16:00) How does Bill Guerin get Hughes to stay?
(19:30) Who is next to get traded in Vancouver?
(22:15) Teams who didn't land Hughes and what they do next?
(26:30) Oilers land Jarry
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Are The Leafs Back? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Olympic rink debacle keeps getting worse
(14:45) This gives NHL ammunition to make the World Cup of Hockey the big event
(20:00) What happened at the board of governors meetings
(21:35) CJ hate bowling
(25:00) Hand pass wave and hot dogs
(31:00) Leafs corner: Are
Hughes Family Reunion? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Quinn Hughes to New Jersey rumours have gotten louder
(10:00) Other rumours out there...are they legit? Also the Oilers continuing to kick tires on Jarry?
(13:15) How tight the east standings are
(16:00) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't care how small the olympic rink is
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NHL At Olympics In Jeopardy? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar & the Avalanche are on absolute fire
(13:30) Is there a conversation to be had about McDavid vs. MacKinnon?
(17:30) Connor Bedard continues his hot streak
(20:30) Tyler Seguin's injury and if the Stars need to find depth on the trade market
Vancouver Moves? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's big news
(3:30) Which veterans are going Vancouver going to trade?
(7:45) Teams are waiting for dominos to fall before wanting to trade?
(12:00) The mid-off
(14:00) The loser point
(18:00) The Senators might go for a big swing?
(25:30) Extensions to the Calgary
Thanksgiving Math | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ did the math on how many teams make the playoffs if they're in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving
(6:00) Which teams could be in and out, based on who we see clicking
(9:15) How good are the Avalanche?
(13:00) Scott Wedgewood playing himself into Team Canada
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Bunch of Maloney | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Flames ownership doesn't want to rebuild
(14:00) Quinn Hughes probably doesn't want to stay in Vancouver if they rebuild
(24:00) Canadiens sign Texier
(27:00) Is it already too late for the Maple Leafs or can they salvage a playoff spot?
(36:30) What would it look like
Open For Business | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) New NHL trade board with Rasmus Andersson on the top of the list
(8:00) Nashville open for business with Stamkos and Marchessault potentially on the block and which teams are most interested
(17:00) If Alex Tuch will move
(20:00) Reilly, Carlo could be on the block
What Happened To Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The 2026 free agent class takes another hit with Kempe extension with Kings
(10:00) Young players & coming out of a rebuild the right way
(13:30) Would Team Canada take risks with young players?
(20:30) Should Team Canada take Sam Bennett to the Olympics?
(25:00
The Leafs Couldn't Possibly Rebuild Could They? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Injury updates on injuries to Auston Matthews & Anthony Stolarz
(3:00) What has to change to the Maple Leafs lineup?
(7:45) Some in the Leafs fanbase are calling for a rebuild, is the panic meter way too far right now?
(11:45) Is there a way the Leafs can play at a
Who's On The Hot Seat? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Oilers losing 9-1 to the Avalanche & why they're struggling
(13:45) The Maple Leafs struggling defensively
(18:45) How can Craig Berube get the most out of his lineup?
(23:15) Joseph Woll working himself back
(26:45) Should the Vancouver Canucks rebuild?
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Will Kadri Stay Or Go? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Nazem Kadri...will he get traded or do the Flames want to keep him?
(11:00) Things aren't looking good in Nashville & which veterans they could start to move
(21:30) St. Louis healthy scratched Jordan Kyrou, frustration with start & Jordan Binnington
(31:30) Celebr
Are We Getting Early Season Trades? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Jays talk
(16:00) Chris Tanev injury
(17:30) Canadian team power rankings
(36:00) Are early season trades going to happen?
(39:45) Ask CJ
Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624
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The 2026 Free Agent Class Is Already Dead | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Blue Jays chat
(11:00) Harley, Necas signing long term deals & the death of the 2026 free agent class
(25:30) Logan Cooley signing a mammoth contract
(30:30) What would Connor Bedard's next contract look like?
(33:00) Bedard & Celebrini pushing for a roster spot
Mission For McKenna? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Mitch Love situation
(4:00) Devils hot streak, if they're for real & the guys end up in a rabbit hole
(15:30) The greatest individual cup raise of all time
(17:30) Is Montreal the best Canadian team so far this season?
(19:30) Lukas Reichel trade & a critical
Front Office Favourites | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Chris' personal Blue Jays story
(17:00) Maple Leafs' struggles
(23:00) Senators injuries and would they look to make a trade?
(26:45) Superstar rookies
(38:00) Front office survey from around the league
(51:00) Brad Marchand returning to Boston
(54:45) Golden
Lack Of Identity | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Anthony Stolarz comments about his teammates & team identity
(13:30) Teams trying to emulate the Florida Panthers
(20:00) Shane Pinto contract extension
(30:00) Teams who have stood out so far this years - positive & negative
(41:00) Jaromir Jagr is still playing
Capital Captain Down | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) HAPPY BIRTHDAY CJ!!!
(02:32) The Sabres and Kevyn Adams
(11:14) Brady Tkachuk injury and the Senators
(24:50) Carter Hart's NHL future
(27:24) Olympic ice and village concerns
(40:02) Stick Taps
Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Blac
Lane Gets Paid | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Lane Hutson signs extension with Canadiens
(9:30) Other potential UFAs who could be getting a new deal anytime soon
(14:30) The Sabres are already going through it
(21:30) Surprising moments to start the season
(23:30) No games on Friday
(28:00) Sharks owner in
Hutson Extension Talks Getting Personal | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) McDavid contract extension and what it means for the Oilers window to win
(20:00) Oilers already struggling with goaltending
(23:30) The 2026 free agent class looks like a dud now with all the re-signings
(30:45) Thoughts on Eichel/Connor extensions with Vegas and
McDavid Contract More Unlikely? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ on cloud nine after Blue Jays ALDS Game 2
(13:00) McDavid contract update after Knoblauch extension?
(22:30) The Panthers and Lightning don't like each other & still too many preseason games?
(35:00) A heated discussion on the amazon series
(50:00) Ask CJ
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