The Chris Johnston Show

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, which teams have the best chance at winning the Stanley Cup (2:00), Chris at the Maple Leafs game with his dad (14:00), who should win the Hart Trophy right now (24:00) and how it's voted for (28:00). Chris and Julian also talk about Trevor Zegras, Jay Beagle and the Tyson Nash situation (32:00) and they answer your questions on #AskCJ (44:00). Originall...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, takeaways from the General Manager meetings (00:00), the World Cup of Hockey (5:00), the Salary Cap and LTIR (13:00) and if there will be modifications to how No Trade Clauses are implemented (17:00). Chris and Julian also discuss the NHL Awards race (22:00), the Minnesota Wild (33:00), the passing of Eugene Melnyk (38:00) and end the week with their Sti...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Canada’s Men’s National Soccer Team qualifies for the World Cup! (00:00), what’s it like for a reporter at the GM meetings? (03:00), NHL GMs are discussing a post-season salary cap (05:00), is there Going to be a Change to the Handling of No Trade Lists? (14:00), the Salary Cap is Going Up (26:00), an update on the World Cup of Hockey and officiating (31...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, how the Maple Leafs 'Next Gen' uniforms looked on the ice (2:00), the Dadonov trade fallout and how Vegas deals with cap issues (8:00), why Kyle Dubas decided to not trade away a first round pick (27:00), Shea Weber's contract not being dealt at the deadline (32:00) and end the week with Stick Taps (38:00) Originally aired: March 24, 2022 Watch the full...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Trade Deadline Day and how it all shook down (00:00), the Marc-Andre Fleury trade (10:00), which Easter Conference team made the best moves (17:00) and Kyle vs. Kyle (30:00). Chris and Julian also discuss the Dadonov debacle (38:00) and answer your questions on #AskCJ (51:00). Originally aired: March 22, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, how the Florida Panthers snagged Claude Giroux (5:00), the Boston Bruins trade for Hampus Lindholm and other possible deals (14:00), the Anaheim Ducks becoming sellers (20:00) and how the Tampa Bay Lightning landed Brandon Hagel (23:00). Chris and Julian also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs broken down trade talks with Chicago (27:00), the players left a...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, the Ben Chiarot trade and how Kent Hughes extracted a 2023 first round pick (3:00), how the Florida Panthers are all in (9:00) and what the Calle Jarnkrok trade does for the Calgary Flames (16:00). Chris and Julian also discuss the market for Mark Giordano (22:00), who is most likely to land Claude Giroux (26:00), Jacob Middleton's trade value (31:00) an...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Auston Matthews and his disciplinary hearing (3:00), if stars in NHL are being protected enough (5:00), the pressure for the Maple Leafs to make a move for a goalie (13:00), if the Sabres are turning the corner (19:00) and the Golden Knights going through their slump (23:00). The guys also discuss players on this week's Trading Pile, including Claude Gir...

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...