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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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Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 2min
How CJ Scored 3 Goals in 21 Seconds | November 29, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Geoff Molson and the Montreal Canadiens finally fire Marc Bergevin (00:00), the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their hot streak (33:00), Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk (40:00), CJ's youth hockey glory (43:00), running shoes tips (48:00), and the future of the Crab People Buffalo Sabres (53:00). Originally aired: November 29, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/nFnWa1JDy_8Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://www.audacy.com/thedailytip/podcasts/betmgm-tonight-live-58256Follow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2021 • 49min
Contenders and Pretenders | November 25, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Happy Thanksgiving! (00:00), what's the next move for the Vancouver Canucks? (03:30), CJ and Julian share their thoughts on New Jersey's, Team Canada's, and Team USA's new jersey (08:00), Pretenders and Contenders: CJ and Julian run through every team currently in a playoff spot and evaluate whether or not they are a pretender or a contender (15:00), and the weekly stick taps (39:00).Originally aired: November 25, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Gol2YvmZpJMVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2021 • 59min
This One's For the Fans | November 22, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the sdpn, Cobourg Cougars meet-up needs to happen (00:00), how long will Marc Bergevin be the GM of the Montreal Canadiens? (05:00), can the Flames make a Stanley Cup run? (14:30), what are the Leafs going to do with Kyle Clifford and their defencemen (19:00), running every single day (25:30), is Patrik Eliáš a Hall of Famer? (31:30), an update on further punishment for Andrei Deniskin (38:00), and fun Pros vs Joes hypotheticals (45:00).Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/b0_LkkxYg0w Originally aired: November 22, 2021Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2021 • 42min
Just Gotta Shut Up About This | November 18, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle and Jim Benning meets with the media (00:00), NHL postpones 3 Ottawa Senators games due to COVID-19 (09:30), Connor McDavid comments on John Tortorella (14:00). Troy Terry and the Anaheim Ducks are off to an extremely hot start (21:00), the NHLPA has begun investigating the Kyle Beach situation (23:00), Dion Phaneuf officially retires from the NHL (25:00), where will the Arizona Coyotes play next year? (33:00), and this week's Stick Taps (34:00).Originally aired: November 18, 2021Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://www.audacy.com/thedailytip/podcasts/betmgm-tonight-live-58256https://betmgm.com/Follow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2021 • 60min
The Canucks Are a Mess | November 15, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, watch Andrew and Julian do the Hot Ones gauntlet here: https://youtu.be/gl8xpUUrywY (00:00), the Vancouver Canucks are in a tailspin (03:30), will the Montreal Canadiens make a run for a playoff spot? (12:00), Leon Draisaitl or Connor McDavid for Hart? (17:30), Jack Eichel had successful disc replacement surgery (27:00), Hockey Hall of Fame debates & stories: the Sedins, Iginla, & Rick Nash (32:30), (42:00), can the Dallas Stars turn it around? (48:30), and sports media advice (50:00).Originally aired: November 15, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/N7BVQhRfHTMVisit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2021 • 42min
Remembrance Day | November 11, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Don Cherry speaks to the Toronto Sun about poppies and his exit from Sportsnet (00:00), Bob Murray resigns as Ducks GM and will enter alcohol abuse program (10:00), Carey Price speaks about his time in the player assistance program (20:00), eight Ottawa Senators players are now in COVID protocol (33:00) and stick taps (36:00).Originally aired: November 11, 2021We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 13min
Live From Adam's Basement | November 8, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, shoutout sdpn memes (00:00), CJ and Julian’s thoughts on the Sportsnet Mike Babcock piece (04:00), the Chicago Blackhawks fire head coach Jeremy Colliton (22:00), did Connor McDavid score his best goal of all-time? (27:00), CJ has a story about seeing a game at the Saddledome in Calgary (39:00), #AskCJ: are NHL games coming to South America? (50:00), what’s going on with the Montreal Canadiens (55:00), are there any updates to the Akim Aliu situation? (59:00), and finding some good things in hockey (1:01:00).Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/O8oo1ACBOegOriginally aired: November 8, 2021We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/https://manscaped.com/CODE: CHRIS21https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2021 • 48min
Vegas Baby, Vegas! | November 4, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the Buffalo Sabres have traded Jack Eichel and a 3rd round pick to the Vegas Golden Knights for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, a 1st draft pick and a 2nd round pick (00:00), Wayne Simmonds and Robin Lehner speak out about the NHLPA (14:00), are the Leafs working on a trade? (25:30), Brad Aldrich's name has been removed from the Stanley Cup (30:00), Team Canada dark horse candidates (34:00), stick taps! (39:00).Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/pUo301Ehlp8Originally aired: November 1, 2021We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/https://manscaped.com/CODE: CHRIS21https://betterhelp.com/johnstonFollow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2021 • 60min
Bettman Speaks | November 1, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ and Julian discuss Gary Bettman & Bill Daly press conference about the Blackhawks' sexual assault scandal (00:00), what's next for the executive director of the NHLPA Donald Fehr? (27:00), the Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights are still talking about a Jack Eichel trade (34:00), Playoff bonus money (39:00), will Zach Hyman make Team Canada? (44:30), and CJ doesn't watch movies (46:30).Originally aired: November 1, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oEz4U8mQp7MWe've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/Follow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2021 • 48min
Kyle Beach is a Hero | October 28, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ and Julian react to Kyle Beach coming forward as "John Doe" in the Chicago Blackhawks scandal (00:00), current and former Blackhawks shared their thoughts on the story (13:00), how hockey media covered the story (16:00), Joel Quenneville coached the Florida Panthers last night (24:00), and was the punishment against the Blackhawks enough? (32:00).Originally aired: October 28, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/JUpMeA1dESAWe've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/hockeypodVisit this episode's sponsors:https://betmgm.com/Follow us on Twitter: @ReporterChris & @JkaMckenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices