
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

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 15min
Deadline Day: What Happened & What Didn't | 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 Deep breath, deadline day is over3:30 Mikko Rantanen's Dallas timeline 12:00 How Carolina faired from the Rantanen deal 23:45 How close the Leafs were in on Rantanen and where Marner fits into all of it 34:45 Marner & July 1st 37:30 Boston & Toronto going in opposite directions 46:15 Brad Marchand going to Florida 53:00 When did the Leafs pivot from Schenn to Laughton? 56:00 Colorado landing Brock Nelson 58:15 Ottawa making a big splash 1:05:15 Get your questions for a big Ask CJ on Thursday for any deadline questions we didn't cover on this episode 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 6, 2025 • 1h 1min
Three Horse Race On Rantanen | 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 Rantanen trade looking more likely 19:00 Will Brock Nelson be traded? 24:15 Brock Boeser on the move? 29:00 Utah re-signing everyone 31:00 Where does Rakell go and what is Pittsburgh doing? 39:00 High prices on the market 42:00 Names CJ is eyeing to be traded 46:45 New Jersey are buyers 50:00 What the Lightning are doing 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 3, 2025 • 58min
Five Days 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:0:00 Rantanen latest 10:30 Seth Jones trade 19:00 Blue Jackets surge makes it hard for them to be sellers 25:00 Ryan Donato's value29:00 Gustav Nyquist 30:30 Rangers/Avs trade 33:15 Jake Evans getting a lot of interest 35:45 Ask CJ including possibilities for the Maple Leafs Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 9min
Maple Leafs Deadline Plans | 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 RANTANEN ON THE MOVE…. IF SO, TO WHO?15:00 BRAD MARCHAND ON THE MOVE? WHAT OTHER ASSETS COULD THEY SELL?22:00 SENS DEADLINE PLANS27:00 MAPLE LEAFS CORNER - DEADLINE PLANS…. BRAYDEN SCHENN?43:00 OILERS DEADLINE PLANS. HOW TO FIX GOALIE SITUATION, COULD THEY ACQUIRE VEJMELKA FROM UTAH?58:00 STICK TAPSFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Flipped Again? | 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 Seth Jones potential trade9:00 Will Rantanen be flipped again?19:00 What's a name that keeps coming up in trade discussions?24:30 Matthew Tkachuk injury update31:40 Bruins dealing with injuries & Brad Marchand's future40:30 Alex Ovechkin's great chase46:15 Ask CJVisit 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 and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 51min
Canada! | 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 wins 4 Nations Faceoff3:00 What this meant for Canada6:00 Connor McDavid's legacy12:00 Jordan Binnington17:15 Marner & Matthews23:20 Nathan Mackinnon's strong tournament27:45 Thomas Harley's emergence31:00 A let down for the Americans38:00 Matthew Tkachuk's injury looks serious43:00 Stick TapsFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ride Or Die | 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 4 Nations Final Set- Canada vs. USA2:30 Reliving the Canada/USA round robin game10:00 Quality of watching experience16:00 Cale Makar23:00 Jordan Binnington & keeping him as Canada's starter33:00 Scraps & group chats41:00 Boston taking over the tournament45:45 Finland/Sweden49:30 Ask CJFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 38min
The Ageless Wonder Sidney Crosby | 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 with boots on the ground for Canada's OT win5:45 Sidney Crosby rises to the occasion11:20 Mitch Marner in Montreal15:30 Shea Theodore injury20:30 World Cup 202826:45 USA/Finland31:35 Stick TapsFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
4 Nations Won't Stop NHL 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 4 Nations Faceoff16:00 Will trades go on during the 2 week break?20:45 Sidney Crosby26:45 Drew Doughty joining Team Canada31:45 Quinn Hughes injury37:45 Team Finland dealing with injuries45:20 Brock Nelson trade market & more50:00 Quinn Hughes news breaks during recording52:15 Ask CJFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 42min
Dylan Cozens 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 - Sidney Crosby injury6:15 Quinn Hughes health13:00 Is Drew Doughty team Canada bound?16:00 Ryan Hartman suspension & appeal23:00 Dylan Cozens interest29:45 Stick TapsFollow us on Twitter: @sdpnsportsFollow us on Instagram: @sdpnsportsReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices