The Chris Johnston Show

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, with Alex Ovechkin set to pass Jaromir Jagr on the all-time scoring list, Chris and Julian discuss his ties to Vladimir Putin and if his on-ice performance can be separated from the off-ice one (00:00). The guys also talk about teams that are most likely to use their cap space to facilitate three-team trades (19:00), if P.K. Subban's contract would be mu...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the Trade Deadline looms (00:00), a day in the life of a Hockey Insider (11:00) and an extended Trading Pile including Claude Giroux (16:00), the Anaheim Ducks (20:00), J.T. Miller (25:00), P.K. Subban (31:00) and many more. Chris gives his opinion on if Patrick Kane is available via trade (42:00) and the guys answer your questions on #AskCJ (45:00). Ori...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the CHL decision on Russian and Belarussian players (00:00), the Toronto Maple Leafs goalie situation (19:00), if Tomas Hertl will be dealt or sign an extension with Sharks (29:00) and the Trade Deadline being a Buyers or Sellers market (31:00). The guys also discuss Kyle Davidson being named Chicago Blackhawks general manager (34:00), if Crosby or Kane...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the sanctions against Russia by the IIHF (00:00), Dominik Hasek's comments about Russian players in the NHL (10:00) and Alex Ovechkin's media availability (12:00). The guys also go through the Trading Pile and discuss names that could be on the trade block including John Gibson, Joe Pavelski and Josh Anderson (24:00) as well as your questions on #AskCJ (...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris and Julian discuss what the Toronto Maple Leafs will do before the trade deadline and what they could potentially do if Jake Muzzin goes on LTIR (00:00). The guys also give very important Stick Taps to Rodion Amirov and Isabelle Khurshudyan (23:00), if the Nashville Predators are shopping Filip Forsberg (28:00) and Sean Avery returning to play in t...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris and Julian give their takes on the Hart Trophy race and the McDavid vs. Matthews discourse (2:00), Trading Pile featuring the latest on Max Domi, Marc-Andre Fleury, J.T. Miller, Mark Scheifele and more (21:00). Chris gives his insight on the Toronto Maple Leafs trade with the Arizona Coyotes (37:00) and answers your questions on #AskCJ (41:00). Ori...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Claude Giroux trade rumours heat up (3:00), the likelyhood Ben Chiarot moves to the Toronto Maple Leafs (10:00) and if the Winnipeg Jets need to reset their roster (17:00). Chris and Julian also discuss Sidney Crosby's historic milestone (21:00), Jaromir Jagr's 50th birthday (34:00) and end the week with their Stick Taps (38:00). Originally aired: Februa...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris and Julian discuss Nazem Kadri's strong season and where he could potentially go as a free agent (4:00), the Calgary Flames being contenders and what they could do at the deadline [prior to Tyler Toffoli trade] (17:00) and the Brad Marchand suspension (27:00). The guys also dive into five potential trade targets in Trading Pile (36:00) and answer y...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Chris and Julian break down all the coaching changes in the NHL starting with the Edmonton Oilers (4:00), short king Martin St. Louis getting hired by the Montreal Canadiens (17:00) and the Arizona Coyotes making their arena change official (28:00). The guys also discuss the Vancouver Canucks hiring Cammi Granato (36:00) and give their stick taps of the...

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). Original...

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 play...

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...

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). Ori...

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, 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 air...

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 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, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vZsqKmMpLDE Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Visit this episode's spo...

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 p...

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, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://you...

On the episode of The Chris Johnston Show, New Year's Resolutions (00:00), the Edmonton Oilers have 2 wins in 10 games and changes might be coming (06:00), the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues played the Winter Classic this weekend (23:00), when will fans in Canada get back into the stands? (32:00), Toronto Maple Leafs trade targets (49:00), the best bottle of wine (51:00), and 13K shirts (54:00...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the World Juniors have been cancelled (00:00), let's hand out some awards! Starting with the feel good story of the year (12;00), favourite player of the year (17:00), play of the year (20:30), CJ Show episode of the year (24:00), story of the year (27:00), and the final stick taps of 2021 (33:00). Originally aired: December 30, 2021 Watch the full episo...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the IIHF cancels the Women’s Under 18 World Championship (00:00), Team Canada wins their tournament opener over Czechia (08:00), taxi squads are returning to NHL (17:00), sign, trade, waive, Fox, Rantanen, Vasilevskiy (27:00), favourite NHL players (31:00), the importance of being the person to break a story (40:00), and an apology to Acting the Fulemin...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ and Julian gift a holiday present to every NHL team (00:00) and the boys give out their stick taps for the week (45:00). Originally aired: December 23, 2021 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/l34xToQROxY Visit this episode's sponsors: https://www.heyartifact.com/ CODE WORD: PODDABLE Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. We've joined The...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the expectation is that the NHL and NHLPA will not allow players to go to the Olympics (00:00), Julain's odd fantasy football scenario (15:00), will the Canadian division temporarily return? (19:00), Paul Maurice announces his resignation from the Winnipeg Jets (30:00), will postponed games count against LTIR games? (39:00), could Jakob Chychrun be on th...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, more and more COVID-19 cases are being announces across the NHL (00:00), an update on NHL players and the Olympics (09:00), Kyle Beach and the Blackhawks reach a settlement (17:00), the Edmonton Oilers have lost 6 straight games and now the MVP race is wide open (21:00), and Stick Taps! (31:00). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. We've joined The...