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 2026 free agent class takes another hit with Kempe extension with Kings (10:00) Young players & coming out of a rebuild the right way (13:30) Would Team Canada take risks with young players? (20:30) Should Team Canada take Sam Bennett to the Olympics? (25:00) Jack Hughe...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Injury updates on injuries to Auston Matthews & Anthony Stolarz (3:00) What has to change to the Maple Leafs lineup? (7:45) Some in the Leafs fanbase are calling for a rebuild, is the panic meter way too far right now? (11:45) Is there a way the Leafs can play at a higher l...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) The Oilers losing 9-1 to the Avalanche & why they're struggling (13:45) The Maple Leafs struggling defensively (18:45) How can Craig Berube get the most out of his lineup? (23:15) Joseph Woll working himself back (26:45) Should the Vancouver Canucks rebuild? (31:30) The Duc...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Nazem Kadri...will he get traded or do the Flames want to keep him? (11:00) Things aren't looking good in Nashville & which veterans they could start to move (21:30) St. Louis healthy scratched Jordan Kyrou, frustration with start & Jordan Binnington (31:30) Celebrini makin...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Jays talk (16:00) Chris Tanev injury (17:30) Canadian team power rankings (36:00) Are early season trades going to happen? (39:45) Ask CJ Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Inst...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Blue Jays chat (11:00) Harley, Necas signing long term deals & the death of the 2026 free agent class (25:30) Logan Cooley signing a mammoth contract (30:30) What would Connor Bedard's next contract look like? (33:00) Bedard & Celebrini pushing for a roster spot on Team Can...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) The Mitch Love situation (4:00) Devils hot streak, if they're for real & the guys end up in a rabbit hole (15:30) The greatest individual cup raise of all time (17:30) Is Montreal the best Canadian team so far this season? (19:30) Lukas Reichel trade & a critical season for...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Chris' personal Blue Jays story (17:00) Maple Leafs' struggles (23:00) Senators injuries and would they look to make a trade? (26:45) Superstar rookies (38:00) Front office survey from around the league (51:00) Brad Marchand returning to Boston (54:45) Golden Knights injuri...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Anthony Stolarz comments about his teammates & team identity (13:30) Teams trying to emulate the Florida Panthers (20:00) Shane Pinto contract extension (30:00) Teams who have stood out so far this years - positive & negative (41:00) Jaromir Jagr is still playing (47:45) As...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) HAPPY BIRTHDAY CJ!!! (02:32) The Sabres and Kevyn Adams (11:14) Brady Tkachuk injury and the Senators (24:50) Carter Hart's NHL future (27:24) Olympic ice and village concerns (40:02) Stick Taps Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essen...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Lane Hutson signs extension with Canadiens (9:30) Other potential UFAs who could be getting a new deal anytime soon (14:30) The Sabres are already going through it (21:30) Surprising moments to start the season (23:30) No games on Friday (28:00) Sharks owner interview (36:3...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) McDavid contract extension and what it means for the Oilers window to win (20:00) Oilers already struggling with goaltending (23:30) The 2026 free agent class looks like a dud now with all the re-signings (30:45) Thoughts on Eichel/Connor extensions with Vegas and Winnipeg...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) CJ on cloud nine after Blue Jays ALDS Game 2 (13:00) McDavid contract update after Knoblauch extension? (22:30) The Panthers and Lightning don't like each other & still too many preseason games? (35:00) A heated discussion on the amazon series (50:00) Ask CJ Pre Order Julia...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Kaprizov deal and where it lands with McDavid, Makar and others in the future (7:00) Luke Hughes contract with New Jersey (13:30) Hockey Canada players haven't signed (16:00) Connor Ingram traded to Edmonton (19:00) Season Predictions! Starting with the Atlantic division (2...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Ryder Cup, MLB postseason and the ultimate sporting events (25:00) Will the Florida Panthers make a trade after losing Barkov to injury? (33:00) Anthony Stolarz extension and James Reimer PTO with Toronto (46:30) Markstrom extension in New Jersey? (48:00) Is Marc-Andre Fleu...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) McDavid is back...with Draisaitl (15:00) Goalie talk with where things stand with Stolarz, Carter Hart looking like he's headed to Vegas, Vasilevskiy injury and more. (23:00) Shane Pinto's contract situation (29:00) Rasmus Andersson could end up staying in Calgary? (36:00)...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Hockey's back! (2:45) Ullmark not happy with himself at training camp (13:00) David Tomasek playing with McDavid - should this be a story? (19:00) Huberdeau "didn't feel like skating" - should we read into this? (21:30) RFA updates (25:00) Jack Roslovic's landing spot & pot...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) McDavid's contract situation to continue into season? (10:00) Luke Hughes and RFAs looking for new deals (20:00) Leafs corner including Stolarz contract and life without Mitch Marner (30:00) Formenton & Senators set for split (32:30) Where Carter Hart might sign (38:00) Sti...

00:00 NHL Training Camps are getting underway 04:57 A new era begins in Toronto 17:16 The Jets are a team to watch 24:50 Excitement brewing in Montreal 32:52 Anthony Stolarz contract update 37:16 Teams looking at Carter Hart 44:34 Ask CJ! For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your bra...

0:00 Kirill Kaprizov rejects massive contract offer from Minnesota Wild 13:11 Hockey Canada players are now free to sign with NHL teams 16:30 Connor McDavid update in Edmonton 31:50 Jack Eichel's potential extension in Vegas 49:18 Trading Sidney Crosby? 55:02 Marc-Andre Fleury is back! Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie discuss Kirill Kaprizov and his rumoured contract rejection in Minnesota. Then...

0:00 Sidney Crosby's Future In Pittsburgh 12:20 McDavid's future & Could he unite with Crosby in the offseason? 24:00 Hughes brothers teaming up? 25:12 Rasmus Andersson update 34:00 Dustin Wolf signs 7-year extension in Calgary 39:56 Nick Robertson on the move? Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie are back to discuss everything from Sidney Crosby's comments on his future in Pittsburgh to the Toronto...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Connor McDavid and his contract (11:30) Will McDavid sign a short term deal? (24:00) A slow summer for trades (29:00) CBA changes (46:00) Leafs corner including Stolarz extension talk, new players and what they'll look like moving forward (56:00) Questions about Atlantic co...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Gavin McKenna going to the NCAA (14:00) Ratification of the new CBA & is the 84 game season a good idea? (30:00 How likely is a Erik Karlsson trade & who else are the Penguins shipping out? (34:00) Roslovic & the rest of the free agents still out there (36:00) CJ's exit int...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) After Ehlers, the market resets - keep an eye on the Penguins (5:30) Bowen Byram, Nick Robertson & the arbitration period (10:00) Players Brad Treliving could be looking for (15:00) Rasmus Andersson situation will drag out (20:00) Even with NMC would Jordan Kyrou still be m...

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Pius Suter signing breakdown (2:00) Mitch Marner deep dive (9:00) Mitch Marner's legacy in Toronto (18:45) How do the Maple Leafs replace Marner this off-season? (21:40) Boeser and Ehlers (25:45) Who could be available on trade market? (30:00) What is Boston doing? (35:30)...