
The Chris Johnston Show
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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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 8min
Front Office 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:0:00 Battle of Ontario discussion 31:00 Matthews Tkachuk & Battle of Florida 35:00 Hockey Canada 38:00 Lou Lamoriello let go by Islanders 44:00 Kraken fire Dan Bylsma & front office moves 46:30 Chris Drury extension with the Rangers 50:00 Bruins exit interviews 54:30 Dubas & Larkin quotes 57:45 Stick Taps Visit this episode's sponsor:PELOTON: Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at https://onePeloton.caFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 54min
What's Going On In Vancouver? | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 Battle of Ontario Game 1 breakdown22:45 Winnipeg/St. Louis series 24:15 Dallas/Colorado 26:00 The series' that haven't started yet27:45 The Canucks press conference and what transpired 35:30 Coaching changes around the league (Before Kraken news) 39:15 Ask CJ Visit this episode's sponsor:PELOTON: Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at https://onePeloton.caFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
Win And You're In | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 The playoff matchups are set 5:00 Hurricanes/Devils 8:15 The Battle of Ontario 27:20 Habs/Capitals 36:30 Battle of Florida 41:10 Stars/Avalanche 47:30 Oilers/Kings round 4 52:30 Golden Knights/Wild56:00 Jets/BluesVisit this episode's sponsor:MANDO: Special offer: new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code and link. Use code [JOHNSTON] at ShopMando.com. S-H-O-P-M-A-N-D-O.COMFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 10min
Will We Get The Battle Of Ontario? | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 Western Conference playoff race 3:30 Atlantic division still in play & possibility of Battle of Ontario 15;45 Series with highest stakes 23:30 How are Calgary's chances to make the playoffs? 26:15 Rangers/Bruins/Penguins not in the playoffs 31:00 Calvin De Haan 37:00 Ivan Demidov making his debut 47:30 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
Demidov Arrives In Montreal | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 Julian & Chris share stories of Greg Millen & Ray Shero 21:30 How did the Ivan Demidov deal get done? 36:30 Zayne Parekh gets called up by the Flames 46:00 Gabriel Landeskog's potential return 50:15 Senators make the playoffs & Sabres non-playoff streak 57:15 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 7min
After 895, What's Next For Alex Ovechkin? | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 Ovechkin breaks the goal record and how long he could plan to play in the NHL 18:00 Where does this season rank for Ovie? 27:00 The Atlantic division & are the Panthers tanking?33:00 Eastern conference second wild card race 39:00 Leafs corner and who the Leafs might face in the playoffs54:00 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 45min
Who Wins The Atlantic Division? | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 The new NHL rights deal with Rogers 16:00 Ovechkin 3 goals away 25:45 Atlantic division crown 30:30 Does the play in tournament count as a playoff berth? 33:30 How exciting will the off-season be? 37:00 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 56min
Aftermath In Philadelphia | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 The aftermath of the John Tortorella firing in Philadelphia and what's next for the team18:00 Rookie of the year & Michkov 22:20 Ovechkin's goal chase 30:00 Kucherov & the Lightning 38:00 Latest on McDavid 39:30 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 58min
Tortorella 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:0:00 News breaks of John Tortorella being fired by the Flyers right after we record the show11:00 Eastern conference wild card race 16:30 Are the Capitals getting enough respect? 22:00 Is the Senators spot locked in? 28:00 Western conference wild card race34:00 Chychrun extension in Washington41:30 Overpayments & offer sheets this summer? 45:00 Brad Marchand's return 47:45 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2025 • 53min
What's Going On In Jersey? | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 The Sheldon Keefe & Johnathan Kovacevic story 9:00 Devils playoff run 14:00 Canucks/Rangers 21:00 Favourite broadcast voice 28:00 Injuries to Draisaitl and McDavid 31:15 Jonathan Huberdeau 34:30 Expansion talk 40:45 Ask CJFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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