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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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Dec 9, 2021 • 42min
Does Zegras Have the Goal of the Century? | December 9, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ is in Florida for the Board of Governors meetings (00:00), the City of Glendale threatens to lock out the Arizona Coyotes for unpaid arena charges and delinquent tax bills (04:00), did Trevor Zegras assist on the greatest goal of all-time? (15:00), Chicago Blackhawks' Jujhar Khaira takes a scary hit by New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba (23:00), the Leafs are appealing Spezza's suspension (28:00), Bruce Boudreau is off to a winning start in Vancouver (31:00), and Stick Taps! (33:00).Originally aired: December 9, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/WZ397Ulx0G0Visit 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

Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 1min
Who's the Next GM of the Canucks? | December 6, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the Vancouver Canucks fire Jim Benning and Travis Green, but who's next to fill those roles? (00:00), the Philadelphia Flyers fire Alain Vigneault and Michel Therrien (25:00), there's a jersey throwing epidemic (34:00), it's unlikely Carey Price will play before Christmas (39:00), Tuukka Rask was an EBUG (41:00), and the Leafs and Jets participated in a rodeo (43:00).Originally aired: December 6, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w6rOfyb7SAEVisit 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

Dec 2, 2021 • 49min
The Olympics? | December 2, 2021
On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, are the Toronto Maple Leafs the J word? (00:00), will The Olympics happen? Who makes Team Canada? and the weird Lucas Raymond situation (08:30), the Ottawa Senators are struggling and have lost 6 straight games (27:00), Philadelphia Flyers are underperforming (33:00), and Stick Taps! (41:00).Originally aired: December 2, 2021Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w1PcaN9rbZEVisit 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 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