Podcast

The Chris Johnston Show

Hockey, Sports

Leading NHL insider, Chris Johnston, is joined by The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie to discuss the biggest stories from around the hockey world.

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#37
Episodes
464
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
56 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

464 episodes, newest first

  1. Could Kucherov Land With The Leafs Or Habs? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

    (00:00) Intro (00:13) Kucherov wants out of Tampa (02:51) Kucherov's $20M ask (06:38) Can Tampa afford to lose Kucherov? (12:40) Kucherov to Montreal or Toronto? (17:07) Will Kucherov hold out? (22:27) Kucherov for Hughes? (26:58) Larkin in limbo (35:34) Worried about the Jets (42:32) Trouble in Chicago? (47:08) Is Philly in trouble? (52:08) McDavid vs. Gretzky

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    1 hr 1 min
  2. Larkin's Landing Spot? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

    (00:00) Intro (00:13) Bill Guerin on Quinn Hughes (06:30) Should the Wild trade Hughes? (08:47) Larkin's landing spot? (12:10) Leafs Corner: Bobrovsky's struggles (16:03) A 50/50 goalie split in Toronto? (19:36) Leafs injury update (23:43) Gavin McKenna's hot streak (26:34) The Leafs' cap crunch (33:43) Hellebuyck's Devils debut (36:13) Hellebuyck's Halloween costume (38:00) Jacob Fowler's hot start (41:52) The Devin Cooley experience (45:31) The griddy celebration debate (47:34) Stick taps

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    53 min
  3. Hellebuyck & Hughes in Jersey? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:

    (00:00) Intro (00:12) Hellebuyck traded to the Devils (02:21) Did the Jets get enough? (07:40) When will Hellebuyck play? (09:45) Hellebuyck's press conference (11:21) Greatest Jet of all time? (14:50) Heritage Classic recap (17:19) Can Hellebuyck win a Cup in New Jersey? (19:08) Will Quinn Hughes stay in Minnesota? (23:57) Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver (25:28) Jersey count & the bet (27:26) Dylan Larkin update (31:10) Nikishin signs with Carolina (34:02) Leafs Corner: Leafs on a roll (39:06) The Atlantic Division race (43:06) CJ's Saddledome stories

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    52 min
  4. Can the Habs Land Larkin? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:

    (00:00) Intro (01:52) Who's #1 on CJ's trade board? (03:56) Where could Hellebuyck land? (09:52) Red Wings: Larkin & Edvinsson (15:24) Larkin's list: Where are the Habs? (19:41) What's going on in Carolina? (22:20) Ryan O'Reilly on the move? (26:32) Will Quinn Hughes stay in Minnesota? (30:33) A Hughes brothers reunion? (31:53) Quinn's return to Vancouver (36:35) Brady's return: Jerseys on the ice! (39:40) Did Stützle throw shade? (45:23) "I'm a big boy" (47:13) Marchenko's Columbus return (48:30) Stick taps

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    53 min
  5. Decision Day for Hellebuyck? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:

    (00:00) Intro (00:12) Why Friday for Hellebuyck? (02:47) What happens next in Winnipeg? (13:27) Which team would take him now? (19:45) McDavid's insane start (23:45) Would McDavid's record need an asterisk? (30:28) Leafs Corner: Vibe check (36:12) Do the Leafs miss Woll? (38:49) McKenna's minutes, part 2 (40:31) Red Wings: Ilitch speaks (44:27) A deadline for Detroit? (45:35) Jerseys on the ice? (49:01) Ask CJ & a beer bet

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    56 min
  6. Hiller Benches McKenna | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Intro (00:12) Leafs Corner: The McKenna benching (05:31) Scary moment for Tavares (13:23) A sneaky Leafs trade (15:36) Red Wings: DeBrincat cashes in (18:06) Can teammates sway Larkin? (20:57) Will Edvinsson commit? (29:03) Hellebuyck to L.A.? (34:35) Rangers' goalie plan (36:17) Empty seats? (36:44) Brady's historic run (42:35) Still winless in Philly (43:35) Stick taps & happy birthday, CJ! Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team

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    50 min
  7. Binnington on Broadway? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Intro (00:13) Is Tocchet on the hot seat? (01:57) Could a trade save the Flyers? (06:05) Where are the goals in Philly? (08:19) Frozen Frenzy is back (09:40) A huge blow for the Rangers (13:03) Is Binnington the answer? (17:31) Will Shesterkin be the same? (19:06) "We want Larkin!" (23:24) Who's the Habs' second-line center? (27:30) What has Hellebuyck given up? (31:40) The Price is Right: Hellebuyck edition (33:17) Who would take on Hellebuyck? (37:56) Is everyone sleeping on Carolina? (39:55) Avalanche Corner Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team

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    46 min
  8. McKenna & The Toronto Pressure Cooker | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Intro (00:12) CJ live from Anaheim (02:40) Evan Bouchard for the Norris? (08:20) How's Babcock going over in Edmonton? (09:25) The Leo Carlsson show (12:30) Are the Ducks paying their kids too early? (19:04) Dylan Larkin's awkward return (25:54) An Edvinsson offer sheet? (29:35) Leafs Corner: should we worry about McKenna? (37:09) Stamkos on the Toronto pressure cooker (40:54) What's wrong in Philly? (44:21) More bad news for the Panthers (47:03) Brady Tkachuk's slow start (48:35) Stick taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team

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    55 min
  9. Is Larkin Done In Detroit? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Intro (00:42) The Detroit Red Wings aren't doing so hot (04:00) Edvinsson update (05:50) Larkin trade update (06:30) What will Edvinsson's next contract look like? (09:00) Could Larkin stay in Detroit? + updated trade list (13:30) Are Red Wings fans justified in their reactions? (17:00) Defending Larkin (18:30) Is Bettman right that players aren't using NMCs as intended? (22:00) What's the solution to the NMC problem? (27:00) Winnipeg Jets: Hellebuyck update (28:30) Do the Jets have to let Hellebuyck come back if he wants? (31:30) Aleksander Barkov update: how long will he be out? (34:30) Ovechkin announces this will be his last season (37:00) League-wide jersey retirement & waiving the HOF wait period for Ovechkin? (46:00) Early season surprises (49:30) A tough look for the Stars (50:45) Gavin McKenna's struggles: should Leafs fans be worried?

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    56 min
  10. Inside The Marchenko/Knies Blockbuster | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Marchenko deal with the Leafs: trade and extension, what went down (20:00) Knies side of it with Blue Jackets (30:30) Columbus Captaincy and Werenski's future (35:00) Montreal's interest in Marchenko and what they need to address (40:30) Mike Babcock and the Oilers (46:00) Hellebuyck update (48:00) Detroit: Larkin and Edvinsson latest (53:00) Chabot named Senators captain, Jared Bednar extension, and other news (55:30) Stick taps

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    1 hr 2 min
  11. Panthers On Top? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Start of the show

    (2:00) The guys predict the eastern conference playoff picture, 1-8

    (6:30) Leafs/Senators discussion on who makes the playoffs

    (13:45) Boston surprise to not make the playoffs?

    (16:30) The western conference prediction, 1-8

    (22:15) Can the Oilers go all the way?

    (28:45) Will Carolina repeat as Stanley Cup champion?

    (32:00) Utah a dark horse for the cup?

    (34:15) Individual award predictions

    (43:30) Predicting if Larkin and Hellebuyck will be traded and if Quinn Hughes will be moved by the Wild

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    53 min
  12. The Leafs Are Going To Arizona? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Why are the Maple Leafs finishing their training camp in Arizona? Is it a good or bad thing?

    (16:30) Blood is thicker than water

    (30:00) Tottenham, Pastrnak and the captain debate

    (36:00) BOG, expansion and eventually replacing Gary

    (46:00) Fantilli update with a sprinkle of Hellebuyck

    (48:30) Stick Taps

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    58 min
  13. What's Going On In Columbus? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) What's going on in Columbus? Marchenko's future, will he be traded?

    (04:47) What will Adam Fantilli's contract look like?

    (10:44) Dylan Larkin update

    (13:00) Latest on Hellebuyck, Cheveldayoff spoke

    (15:05) What's the percentage Hellebuyck will play for Winnipeg again?

    (18:00) Comparing Larkin situation to Hellebuyck situation

    (22:00) Nikishin update in Carolina

    (24:00) Board of Governors meetings + expansion talk. How would expansion draft work?

    (28:00) CJ confirms playoff expansion

    (30:30) Drew hot take: Play-in games stink

    (33:45) Analysis on McKenna's debut

    (40:00) Drew stick tap?

    (43:00) Ask CJ

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    51 min
  14. Hellebuyck Suspended | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Connor Hellebuyck suspended by the Winnipeg Jets

    (12:00) Latest on Dylan Larkin & the Red Wings plan

    (19:00) What will a deal for Simon Edvinsson look like?

    (22:30) Alex DeBrincat

    (29:45) Adam Fantilli & the Blue Jackets working out a contract

    (31:30) What happened between the Jets & Hellebuyck?

    (36:30) Nikishin looking for a trade from the Hurricanes

    (38:30) How did the Cutter Gautier deal go down?

    (43:15) What do Crosby & Kucherov's next deals look like?

    (48:30) Stick Taps

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    55 min
  15. Would Wild Let Hughes Walk? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Back from the summer with a new look

    (2:00) 8-year deals are done as of Tuesday

    (9:00) Cutter Gautier

    (12:00) Would the Habs take a run at McDavid?

    (15:30) Trade requests

    (18:30) What's going on with the Red Wings GM search?

    (25:30) What happens with Connor Hellebuyck, could he go to Utah?

    (30:30) Would the Wild let Quinn Hughes walk?

    (38:00) Chris Kreider signs with Montreal and other pieces of buisness by the Habs

    (46:40) Chris sat down with Chayka & Sundin from the Leafs

    (49:30) Ask CJ

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    1 hr 2 min
  16. Busy Summer? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    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 etc.

    (31:00) What will happen with Hellebuyck?

    (33:00) anything on the free agent market?

    (36:00) Daniel Alfredsson joins Maple Leaf coaching staff

    (45:00) Leafs front office changes

    (48:00) Don't expect the Leafs to be quiet this summer

    (49:30) Stick Taps

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    59 min
  17. More Offer Sheets? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    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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    52 min
  18. What Happened With Werenski? + Free Agency Breakdown | The Chris Johnston Show

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    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 spend big

    (45:00) Offer sheets

    (51:00) Montreal retaining players, but will they make a big splash?

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    1 hr 3 min
  19. Werenski Rumours Heating Up | The Chris Johnston Show

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    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 draft McKenna

    (28:00) Has the Knies trade rumours cooled down?

    (31:00) John Carlson

    (33:00) Not a sexy UFA class

    (37:00) Canada soccer talk and other fun things

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    50 min
  20. How Many More Trades Before The Draft? | The Chris Johnston Show

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    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

    (24:30) Zach Werenski situation feeling a little bit about Brady Tkachuk?

    (28:30) The moves that were already made from the Capitals, Blackhawks, Flames and Senators

    (42:00) Mike Babcock hiring in Edmonton

    (47:30) More thoughts on Brady Tkachuk

    (55:45) Hall of Fame stick taps

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    1 hr 3 min