
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

Jun 26, 2024 • 58min
Could Leon Get Traded? + NHL Rumours | 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 Latest on Leon & Oilers10:00 Other UFAs in Edmonton11:45 Panthers & Reinhart16:00 Jake Guentzel18:00 Red Wings ready for big moves21:30 Linus Ullmark24:00 Jeff Skinner buyout26:00 Oliver Kylington28:30 What CJ is hearing out there33:00 Leafs corner38:30 Game 7 of the Cup & more53:00 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

Jun 23, 2024 • 53min
Can Edmonton Be Stopped? | The Chris Johnston Show
Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie discuss the latest news surrounding the NHL and help get you ready for what is perhaps the biggest game in NHL history.00:00 We have a game 7: How did we get here? What happens on Monday? 17:30 Bob isn't on the ice for practice and Panthers UFA22:00 Rutger McGroarty doesn't want to play in Winnipeg25:45 The latest on Martin Necas27:00 Is Tristan Jarry out in PIttsburgh?31:00 Patrick Kane to New York?32:30 The Arizona Coyotes are still a disaster35:30 Patrik Laine for Mitch Marner40:00 Leon Draisaitl needs an extension42:00 Matvei Michkov is on his way to the Flyers43:45 Conn Smythe votingFollow 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

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
Trades Galore | 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 Crazy activity during SCP6:00 Could we be instore for more?8:20 Pierre-Luc Dubois trade17:00 Jacob Markstrom trade33:45 Hronek extension37:20 Barclay Goodrow40:00 Senators and Flyers up to something?43:00 Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final49:45 Connor McDavid58:00 Stick TapsVisit this episode's sponsors:SHADY RAYS: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code JOHNSTON for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglassesFollow 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

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h
First Rounders In Play? | 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 Can the Oilers do it?11:00 Traveling & golf21:00 Connor McDavid31:30 Leafs Corner37:30 Teams offloading first rounders?43:00 Chatfield extension & Hurricanes48:00 Ask CJVisit this episode's sponsors:SHADY RAYS: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code JOHNSTON for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglassesSHOPIFY: 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

Jun 15, 2024 • 50min
Rumblings Around The 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:0:00 Oilers down 3-010:30 Conn Smythe trophy voting18:00 Will Florida sweep?26:00 free agency rumblings36:00 Marner update41:45 Alex Steen43:30 Utah Hockey Club jerseys& nameFollow 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

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h
Markstrom Rumours Heat Up w/ Jesse Blake | The Chris Johnston Show
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Jesse Blake and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 Arise in Sunrise5:30 Sergei Bobrovsky10:30 Oilers lineup changes13:30 Barkov vs. McDavid18:00 NHL salary cap25:30 What kind of free agents the Maple Leafs need to sign30:00 Jacob Markstrom33:45 Four Nations Face-Off & future touraments44:00 Joel Quenneville & Stan Bowman49:00 Cap Friendly & the CapitalsFollow 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

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Diving Deeper Into The Marner Situation w/ Jesse Blake | 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 Going on the road5:00 Mitch Marner16:00 Lane Lambert/Leafs coaching staff23:30 Amazon docu-series35:40 Stanley Cup Final storylines46:00 Looking back at the Tkachuk trade49:00 Martin Necas52:00 Anaheim Ducks trade rumours55:30 Stick TapsVisit this episode's sponsors:SHADY RAYS: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code JOHNSTON for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglassesFollow 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

Jun 3, 2024 • 45min
Bring On The Cup | 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 Stanley Cup Final3:00 Oilers turnaround8:45 Stuart Skinner12:00 Connor McDavid19:20 Panthers run28:20 Ask CJVisit this episode's sponsors:SHADY RAYS: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code JOHNSTON for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglassesSHOPIFY: 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

May 30, 2024 • 52min
The Free Agency Big Board | The Chris Johnston Show
00:00 Apologies to Owen Power02:00 CJ’s Free Agency Big Board15:30 Will Saros, Markstrom, Ullmark be moved?19:00 The wild swings in both Conference Finals28:00 Darnell Nurse’s battle with the media 38:00 Kreider’s mouthguard toss42:30 Minnesota wins the Walter Cup45:00 Stick TapsChris Johnston and Julian McKenzie go over everything from CJ's Free-Agency rankings to their thoughts on the conference finals so far. Finally, they discuss Minnesota winning the inaugural Walter Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 1h 9min
Speculating On Mitch Marner | May 28, 2024
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:0:00 World Hockey Championships10:00 Berube & Marner14:30 Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube14:00 Marner speculation25:00 Keefe hired by Devils33:00 Dan Bylsma hired by Kraken34:00 CBJ & Don Waddell46:15 Sharks coaching job, Will Smith & more52:45 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