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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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Feb 7, 2022 • 60min
Zegras Was Robbed | February 7, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris and Julian dive into the NHL All-Star Weekend and what Chris got up to while in Las Vegas (4:00), Trevor Zegras getting robbed of the Breakaway Challenge crown (9:00) and Chris' mysterious Stanley Cup bet (19:00). The Guys also discuss Gary Bettman's response to the Rocky Wirtz situation (35:00) and get to your questions on #AskCJ (43:00).Originally aired: February 7, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ZNPLy1zzblMVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://getroman.com/johnstonhttps://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2022 • 49min
Rocky Wirtz | February 3, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Julian and Chris discuss the situation with Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz (00:00), a slew of questions from the Grab Bag including Pat Verbeek being announced as the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks (23:00), if a new arena would get built in Arizona (27:00), and the latest on any trade rumblings (30:00). The guys also place some potential playoff bets (34:00) and end the week with Stick Taps (40:00).Originally aired: February 03, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QPMVdcHjZhcVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://athleticgreens.com/johnstonhttps://getroman.com/johnstonhttps://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 6min
Auston in Arizona? | January 31, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris recounts his day with the Stanley Cup (00:00), the Arizona Coyotes potentially moving to a smaller arena (13:00) and if it really would be possible to lure Auston Matthews to his hometown team by 2024 (22:00). The guys also discuss the red hot Colorado Avalanche (29:00), Carey Price addressing the media (37:00), five potential players that could be traded at the deadline (46:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (55:00).Originally aired: January 31, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EXqmWjKM13kVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://athleticgreens.com/johnstonhttps://getroman.com/johnstonhttps://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022 • 57min
Excited About Canada? | January 27, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Evander Kane possibly had a mystery team interested in signing him besides the Edmonton Oilers (4:00), Justin Faulk's spicy comments about playing in Canada and if Canadian teams will have a tough time trading at the deadline (12:00), the Aaron Dell hit on Drake Batherson (28:00), an update on Jeff Carter's middle name (37:00) and stick taps (46:00).Originally aired: January 27, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vHHjqeiCb3UVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Enough Is Enough | January 24, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the racist incidents in the AHL and ECHL over the last week and what needs to change in order to make hockey inclusive for all (00:00), the Edmonton Oilers took a step forward and won (22:00), the Maple Leafs don't blow a 3-1 lead (29:00), the Canucks goalie issues (36:00) and your questions answered on #AskCJ (42:00).Originally aired: January 24, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/nozrzH2kYrUVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2022 • 56min
Prius or Lambo? | January 20, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the heated exchange between Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and reporter Jim Matheson (00:00), the back and forth between Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand and the Carolina Hurricanes on twitter (19:00), what the Montreal Canadiens hiring of Kent Hughes means for the organization moving forward (35:00) and stick taps of the week (50:00).Originally aired: January 20, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/fJkaJvH6cr0Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com CODE: The Athletic Podhttps://directtv.com/https://athleticgreens.com/johnstonWe've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2022 • 56min
Get 'Em to Vegas | January 17, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the best NHL players aren't going to the All-Star Game (00:00), this is the longest season ever (17:00), the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks are still looking for new GMs (21:00), will the Edmonton Oilers make management changes? (28:00), the disappointing Seattle Kraken (36:00), the best value contract in the NHL (38:00), the story that put CJ on the map (41:00), and is an NHL team coming to Quebec City? (45:00).Originally aired: January 17, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/TL_hRjvMBlEVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://directv.com/https://getroman.com/sdpWe've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2022 • 51min
Kodak Moment | January 13, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, a Kodak moment (00:00), McDavid comments on the Oilers possibly signing Evander Kane (05:00), lost gate revenue and a flat cap are hurting the Toronto Maple Leafs (25:00), and stick taps! (38:00).Originally aired: January 13, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vZsqKmMpLDEVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://directv.com/https://getroman.com/sdpWe've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2022 • 59min
Contract Terminated | January 10, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, will we get a Leafs v Avalanche Stanley Cup Final? (00:00), the San Jose Sharks terminate the contract of Evander Kane (03:00), Marc Beregvin joins the Los Angeles Kings (11:00), the Hockey Diversity Alliance launches the #TapeOutHate campaign (16:30), John Klingberg isn't happy with the Dallas Stars (22:00), Eric Staal is getting ready for a chance to play for Team Canada (27:00), will the Leafs trade Nick Ritchie? (35:00), and if you couldn't report on sports, what would you report on? (39:00). and handling Cobourg fame (47:00).Originally aired: January 10, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4mMQJelQDpUVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2022 • 57min
Oil Spill | January 6, 2022
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ loves Wes McCauley (00:00), should the Edmonton Oilers hit the panic button? (18:00), Tuukka Rask signs PTO with the Providence Bruins (33:00), who signs their new GM first, Vancouver, Anaheim, or Montreal? (42:00), Cale Makar's incredible goal (48:00), and stick taps! (51:00).Originally aired: January 6, 2022Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w3JXVsOUgD0Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Visit this episode's sponsors:DIRECTV.comManscaped.com Code: CHRIS21We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices