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Leading NHL insider, Chris Johnston, is joined by The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie to discuss the biggest stories from around the hockey world.
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Will the Maple Leafs make a coaching change or do Leafs management want to stick with Craig Berube?
(16:00) How would you assess Berube's relationship with the Leafs core?
(18:45) How are Keith Pelley & Brad Treliving evaluating Toronto's roster?
(22:00) The Buffalo Sabres on a tear since changing GM's.
(28:30) The Habs acquiring Danault & Marchment traded to Blue Jackets
(35:00) The latest on CJ's trade board including Rasmus Andersson
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's trade board 2.0 including Rasmus Andersson, Kiefer Sherwood & more
(2:45) How much are the Canucks willing to sell?
(6:15) What is in store for the Devils in the trade market?
(9:00) Philip Danault on the block?
(11:30) Alex Tuch most interesting name on the market, could he re-sign in Buffalo?
(14:40) New GM Jarmo Kekalainen a good fit for Sabres?
(21:00) Could this lead to a coaching change in Buffalo?
(25:00) Auston Matthews gesture to the Leafs crowd
(28:30) Stick Taps
(31:00) Sam Montembeault sent down to AHL on conditioning stint
(37:00) Milan stadium update
(40:45) Team Canada roster update
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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 Quinn Hughes trade
(12:30) Who could the Wild be targeting next?
(16:00) How does Bill Guerin get Hughes to stay?
(19:30) Who is next to get traded in Vancouver?
(22:15) Teams who didn't land Hughes and what they do next?
(26:30) Oilers land Jarry
(33:30) Pittsburgh not looking too hot on the ice
(35:15) Another other possible trades happening before the trade freeze?
(36:46) Are the Sabres looking at replacing GM Kevyn Adams?
(40:45) What's going on with Auston Matthews?
(50:00) Ask CJ
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Olympic rink debacle keeps getting worse
(14:45) This gives NHL ammunition to make the World Cup of Hockey the big event
(20:00) What happened at the board of governors meetings
(21:35) CJ hate bowling
(25:00) Hand pass wave and hot dogs
(31:00) Leafs corner: Are the Leafs back?
(34:30) Bobby McMann's high stick suspension & discussion on consistency with the department of player safety
(42:00) Panic button time for Montreal and Ottawa? Canadiens desperate to add down the middle
(50:00) 6-7 Sticktaps
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Quinn Hughes to New Jersey rumours have gotten louder
(10:00) Other rumours out there...are they legit? Also the Oilers continuing to kick tires on Jarry?
(13:15) How tight the east standings are
(16:00) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't care how small the olympic rink is
(23:00) Stamkos rumours and New Jersey also kicking tires on him?
(24:30) Brad Marchand's antics
(30:30) Ask CJ
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar & the Avalanche are on absolute fire
(13:30) Is there a conversation to be had about McDavid vs. MacKinnon?
(17:30) Connor Bedard continues his hot streak
(20:30) Tyler Seguin's injury and if the Stars need to find depth on the trade market
(25:15) Will we see trades before the roster freeze?
(27:40) Is Jordan Binnington pushing his way out of St. Louis? Who are the Blues realistically looking to move?
(34:30) Is Olympic hockey in danger of being cancelled?
(50:15) Stick Taps
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's big news
(3:30) Which veterans are going Vancouver going to trade?
(7:45) Teams are waiting for dominos to fall before wanting to trade?
(12:00) The mid-off
(14:00) The loser point
(18:00) The Senators might go for a big swing?
(25:30) Extensions to the Calgary Flames front office
(29:00) Edmonton still looking for a goalie?
(31:30) What is the temperature in Montreal?
(34:00) Cole Caufield
(37:00) Connor Bedard willing himself onto Team Canada
(45:00) Are the Rangers still in the mix?
(47:45) Ask CJ
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ did the math on how many teams make the playoffs if they're in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving
(6:00) Which teams could be in and out, based on who we see clicking
(9:15) How good are the Avalanche?
(13:00) Scott Wedgewood playing himself into Team Canada
(17:30) Jordan Binnington & his trade value
(25:15) Canucks becoming sellers: Sherwood likely to get moved and also would they even look to move Quinn Hughes?
(31:15) The price of Ryan O'Reilly is too high?
(35:00) Edmonton needs to add
(42:00) Ottawa is the only Canadian team in a playoff spot right now
(46:45) Leafs corner
(50:00) Stick Taps
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Flames ownership doesn't want to rebuild
(14:00) Quinn Hughes probably doesn't want to stay in Vancouver if they rebuild
(24:00) Canadiens sign Texier
(27:00) Is it already too late for the Maple Leafs or can they salvage a playoff spot?
(36:30) What would it look like if the Maple Leafs were sellers?
(39:30) What's the health update on Auston Matthews?
(45:30) Ask CJ including if the Hurricanes are shopping Andrei Svechnikov, if Pavel Mintyukov wants out of Anaheim & more!
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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) New NHL trade board with Rasmus Andersson on the top of the list
(8:00) Nashville open for business with Stamkos and Marchessault potentially on the block and which teams are most interested
(17:00) If Alex Tuch will move
(20:00) Reilly, Carlo could be on the block for Maple Leafs & other teams looking to sell
(29:00) Team Canada roster discussion
(43:00) Takeaways from Brad Treliving's press conference & Leafs corner
(51:30) Was Rantanen's hit worth a suspension?
(59:00) Stick Taps
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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 Hughes weird injury after team dinner
(31:00) David Kampf signs with Vancouver
(34:45) Injuries hitting Montreal
(39:00) Canadian teams aren't looking so hot in the standings
(42:15) Not a lot of options on the trade market right now
(48:00) Wellness check in Toronto
(55:30) Tribute to Larry Brooks
(58:45) Ask CJ
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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 level?
(18:00) Team Canada meeting this week, where will these roster spots go?
(33:00) Surprising names that could make Team Canada at the Olympics
(36:00) The Avalanche are on fire
(42:00) Brady & Matthew Tkachuk starting their own podcast, should they be the CJ Show's first guests?
(47:45) Stick Taps
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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 Ducks & Blackhawks surge: who is most impressive?
(38:30) Thoughts on the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees
(43:00) Ask CJ
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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 making a good run for Team Canada roster spot & more Hockey Canada talk
(39:30) Still juice in the Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry
(45:00) What's going on with David Kampf and the Maple Leafs?
(52:15) The Mammoth fast tracking rebuild
(54:15) Stick Taps
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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
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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 Canada
(42:00) The standings in the NHL
(51:00) The struggling Maple Leafs
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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 Vancouver
(22:30) Tom Wilson hit that leads into him potentially playing for Team Canada at the Olympics?
(29:30) Brad Marchand's candidacy for the Hall of Fame
(58:45) Stick Taps
(32:30) What will the Flames do this season and if it's leading to a mission for McKenna
(45:15) Linus Ullmark trying to get into a goalie fight
(51:45) AskCJ
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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 injuries
(58:45) Stick Taps
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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) Ask CJ
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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
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Good show! Keep it up guys.