
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.
Latest episodes

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

Mar 20, 2025 • 50min
The Great Chase | 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 plan if Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's record 8:30 The future of the All-Star Game 15:30 New York & the Draft 21:30 Bettman digging in on playoff format 30:00 Tom Fitzgerald & cut-resistant equipment 36:15 Rest of the GM meetings 40:00 Stick Taps Visit 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

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
Different Directions | 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 & direction of both teams 11:00 Panic button for Maple Leafs? 15:15 Leafs identity 22:20 Central division the toughest playoff route 29:00 Mikko Rantanen discusses trade following return to Colorado 39:30 84 game season? 48:15 GM meetings Visit this episode's sponsor:ZBIOTICS: Go to https://zbiotics.com/CJS and use CJS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probioticsFollow 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 13, 2025 • 49min
Not A Rebuild In Boston | 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 A more in depth conversation of Brad Marchand going to the Panthers 11:00 Boston's new era 17:15 Aaron Ekblad suspension 20:30 Brad Marchand's brand change27:00 Extended 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 10, 2025 • 29min
Will Marner Test Free Agency? | 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 Discussing Mitch Marner's contract situation 3:00 What does Mitch want? 5:30 Percentage Mitch decides to test free agency 9:30 What price is Marner looking for? 17:00 Marner story overshadows deadline pickups because of possibility for Rantanen 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