
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

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
Auston's Injury Woes | 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 - Auston Matthews update & Leafs corner17:20 Middle six forward?20:30 Rangers turmoil26:45 Winter Classic & Blackhawks41:45 Canada at the World Juniors51:45 Red Wings coaching change53:45 Stick TapsTHE CHRIS JOHNSTON SHOW LIVE AT BOSTON PIZZA COBOURG ON JANUARY 17GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chris-johnston-show-live-at-boston-pizza-cobourg-tickets-1116629682439?aff=oddtdtcreatorFollow 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

Dec 30, 2024 • 40min
Ask Anything | 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 - Dear Santa...before an extended Ask CJ7:00 Where will Jake Evans end up?10:30 Targeting centres12:40 What should the Sabres do?15:30 Start/Bench/Cut the Christmas days19:20 When will the loser point die?22:30 Favourite baking treat24:10 Players who have declined an offer sheet25:45 How bout' them Cowboys29:00 Front office opinion on Matt Rempe30:00 Who would be more likely to move - Pettersson or Miller?30:45 Nazem Kadri31:45 Makar vs. HughesFollow 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

Dec 26, 2024 • 39min
Canadian Teams Wishing For... | 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 - What the Canucks are wishing for6:15 A gift to the Calgary Flames10:20 What the Oilers need14:00 A gift for the Jets18:30 What is CJ gifting the Maple Leafs22:30 What Julian is gifting the Senators26:15 A gift for the Canadiens31:15 Giving gifts to each otherFollow 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

Dec 23, 2024 • 36min
A Rift In Vancouver? | 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 - The Pettersson/Miller drama in Vancouver12:00 Auston Matthews' injury lingers18:15 Matt Rempe suspension24:45 What moves might come in JanuaryVisit this episode's sponsors:SHOPIFY: https://shopify.com/johnstonFollow 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

Dec 19, 2024 • 43min
Heating Up The Roster Freeze | 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 - Kaapo Kakko trade13:00 Canadiens trade for Carrier21:30 Pierre-Olivier Joseph going back to Penguins25:30 Watch for Vancouver before trade freeze27:00 Buffalo not looking better29:15 Amazon series coming back for season 235:00 Stick TapsVisit this episode's sponsors:MINT MOBILE: https://mintmobile.com/johnstonFollow 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

Dec 17, 2024 • 58min
Entertaining Trades In Vancouver? | 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 - Latest on the Sabres and meeting with Pegula5:00 Rumors in Vancouver12:00 Turmoil in New York15:50 Will Rangers make a coaching change?18:30 Chris Drury & management24:30 Stolarz injury & Leafs goalie depth26:15 Chris' old knee injury30:15 Senators hot streak41:30 Cam Fowler trade43:30 Ask CJVisit this episode's sponsors:MINT MOBILE: https://mintmobile.com/johnstonDownload SAILY app or go to https://saily.com/JOHNSTON and use code JOHNSTONFollow 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

Dec 12, 2024 • 57min
European Affiliate League? | 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 - Board of Governors Meetings4:00 CBA12:45 A 12/13 Lockout story17:20 Ovechkin discussed at BOG29:00 European affiliate league?35:00 Utah renovations38:00 Mackenzie Blackwood44:00 Rangers/Sabres are hot topics46:00 Stick TapsVisit this episode's sponsors:MINT MOBILE: https://mintmobile.com/johnstonSTORYWORTH: https://storyworth.com/johnstonFollow 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

Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
Trouba Trade & What's Next For Rangers | 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 - Breaking down the Trouba Trade21:00 Brady Tkachuk26:30 Shesterkin deal31:00 Other Rangers assets37:00 Sabres and Kevyn Adams45:30 Blackhawks fire Richardson54:00 State of PredatorsVisit this episode's sponsors:MINT MOBILE: https://mintmobile.com/johnstonSTORYWORTH: https://storyworth.com/johnstonFollow 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

Dec 5, 2024 • 54min
A Look Inside The 4 Nations Roster Picks | 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 - Team Canada 4 Nations Roster6:00- Players that could have been considered for Canada15:00 Team USA22:55 Team Sweden27:10 Team Finland & Patrik Laine38:30 Lou Lamoriello & Islanders rumours42:00 Tyler Seguin & Trevor Zegras44:50 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

Dec 2, 2024 • 56min
Who's In And Who's 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:00:00 - 4 Nations rosters12:30 - David Jiricek trade18:15 - What do teams do that missed out on Jiricek?22:00 Rangers update26:35 Not happy in Nashville32:45 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