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) 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 contenders (1:00:30) Thoughts on Mitch Marner (1:05:00) Carey Price Visit this episode's sponsor: DRAFTKINGS: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SDPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more. Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview for the summer Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 moved? (23:30) Teams could try to tank early for McKenna if they start season slow (37:00) Will Colorado make any moves in the summer? (31:00) Ask CJ Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Jordan Kyrou and the Blues (38:00) Bob McKenzie stick tap Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Will a Mitch Marner sign and trade happen? (2:45) Tampering accusations with Vegas (11:00) Marner negotiation could be changing to longer term deal (13:00) Knies deal and how they got there (21:30) If Marchand doesn't stay in Florida, Leafs likely in pole position (31:30) Winnipeg pushing hard for Boeser (34:00) Could Marco Rossi end up staying in Minnesota? (36:00) Kaprizov's next deal could be more than Draisaitl's (38:00) What the Habs will do after trading for Noah Dobson (41:00) Rasmus Andersson and the teams who have inquired to the Flames (46:30) Oilers, goaltending now that John Gibson has been traded and looking for a winger 49:30 Canucks looking for help down the middle, looking to re-sign a few players (51:00) Ottawa's next moves Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Evander Kane traded to Vancouver (11:30) McDavid and potential short term contract extension (15:00) CJ's trade board 2.0 with Rasmus Andersson at the top (18:30) Bowen Byram inching closer to getting traded (20:30) An Erik Karlsson trade is looking more likely (23:00) Gavrikov & Provorov updates (28:00) John Tavares (29:30) Claude Giroux and the aging players having to take discounts (38:00) Zegras trade (41:30) Vegas & potential moves (44:00) Stick Taps Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Leafs, Tavares not close to a deal (9:00) Drawn out summer for the Leafs, won't be done business early (12:00) Vegas are betting favourites on Marner, but Chris doesn't want to put a stamp of approval on that just yet. (29:00) Rasmus Andersson trade rumours (35:00) Buffalo's latest on Peterka/Byram (37:00) Which of Florida's free agents are they prioritizing now? Have things changed? (40:00) Marco Rossi (42:00) Toews signs with Winnipeg (48:00) Ask CJ (This episode recording missed the Trevor Zegras news by a hair) Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Does McDavid want to stay in Edmonton? Leave? Short term deal? What's going on with Connor? (16:00) Dealing with the LTIR issue (19:00) Sam Bennett's remarking of him not leaving (26:00) Who do the Panthers end up keeping? (33:00) Do the Dallas Stars still keep Jason Robertson? What parts do they trade away? (36:00) Leafs Corner & why everyone should stop panicking on Matthew Knies' contract situation (41:00) The Islanders direction with Dobson and what the Senators could be up to after Zetterlund signing (45:45) Stick Taps Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) The first six players announced for each Olympic team (11:15) Though recorded earlier, Chris is bang on with Canada's Olympic picks (17:00) Team USA and no Hellebuyck (21:15) Highlighting other teams (22:30) Latest on Jonathan Toews with Jets & Avalanche possible landing spots (27:00) Will Claude Giroux stay in Ottawa? (34:00) John Tavares positive talks with Maple Leafs & what's a realistic deal (38:00) The cap could go up to astronomical numbers & other CBA talks that could be in the next deal (42:30) Corey Perry weighing his options for free agency, wants to keep playing (45:00) Brad Marchand career renaissance, every game he plays his price goes up (49:00) Playoff MVP (51:15) Do Oilers go back to Stuart Skinner? (53:30) Connor McDavid;s Cup Final play (57:30) Ask CJ including Nik Ehlers, Auston Matthews future and more! Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) The latest on Chris Kreider (10:00) Ownership shakeup in Pittsburgh (20:00) Atlanta hockey revival (30:00) Possible trade targets this offseason: Marco Rossi (35:00) Elias Pettersson's future in Vancouver (38:00) Aaron Ekblad's commitment to Florida (42:00) John Tavares' options this offseason (45:00) Jason Robertson's trade rumors (48:00) Brad Marchand's continued impact and how it will shape July 1st (55:00) Game 4 Preview: Oilers vs. Panthers (60:00) Stick Taps: Father's Day Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 Impressions of the Cup Final 4:30 McDavid is out of this world 8:15 Travel between Florida and Edmonton is a nightmare 11:30 Perry, Marchand & teams taking more shots at the old guys in free agency 20:00 Game 3 lookahead 27:00 Pete DeBoer firing in Dallas 37:40 Chat GPT 40:00 Ask CJ including Utah, Vegas summer plan , big contract for Marchand & Rasmus Andersson on the move? Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 Stanley Cup Game 1 breakdown 20:45 Barkov wins Selke & Chris' ballot 25:00 State of the NHL from Gary Bettman, the CBA and tax free states 36:00 Boston, Pittsburgh find new head coaches 38:30 Marco Rossi trade market 41:15 How Brock Nelson's contract extension influences John Tavares' market/still w anting to stay with Maple Leafs 45:00 Brad Marchand going to garner big money in free agency 48:00 Marner was always going to hit free agency, but Leafs still considered 51:00 Nikolaj Ehlers most likely also going to market 53:00 Stick Taps including shout out to Julian's new book! Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 Stanley Cup Final deep dive 25:00 Jake Oettinger's future with the Dallas Stars 35:00 What's next for Carolina, including tie in with Mitch Marner and his suitors 39:00 A juicy Ask CJ including Vegas wanting Sam Bennett over Marner? 41:00 Lane Hutson contract extension? 45:00 Where does Matt Duchene go? 47:00 Are Capitals taking a swing on Marco Rossi? 51:00 Penguins coaching decision imminent 55:30 The new CBA is close to an agreement? Links for Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad: SDPN Team Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn Steve's personal donation page: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/steve-dangle-glynn Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 Treliving speaks about Marner's future 13:00 Brad downplays Tavares talk 15:45 What does a Matthew Knies deal look like? 20:00 Jonathan Toews is looking to play next season 26:00 CJ's Trade Board 34:00 Florida advances to the Stanley Cup Final 38:30 Edmonton is one win away from the final 43:00 Amazon announces Season 2 of Face-Off 48:00 Stick taps Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The dust settles on Brendan Shanahan firing & Keith Pelley's response 6:15 If you're Brendan Shanahan, where do you go next? 10:00 Could Shanahan be the next NHL commissioner? 15:30 Brad Treliving & Craig Berube's new responsibilities 24:15 What to expect to hear at Brad Treliving's next press conference 27:00 Tavares wanting to stay in Toronto & his value on the open market 34:00 Oilers pulling out all the stops 40:00 The Carolina Hurricanes struggles in the conference finals 45:15 USA wins World Championships 52:45 Ask CJ including a Morgan Reilly trade & more Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Brendan Shanahan speaking to Islanders about President role3:20 Does CJ think Shanahan should be back?17:00 Chicago Blackhawks about to hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach20:00 Offer sheet SZN        - Should Leafs be worried about Matthew Knies being offer-sheeted?        - Bourque Offer-Sheet coming?        - Could the Calgary Flames off-sheet someone29:40 Bowen Byram’s time in Buffalo coming to an end?32:00 The Stars steal Game 1 vs Oilers37:30 Panthers blow out the Hurricanes in Game 141:00 World Hockey Championships 46:00 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The Leafs lose Game 7 & how bad it's become 7:00 Mitch Marner's intent to test free agency 9:00 Matthew Knies extension is easy first move 10:00 John Tavares clear he wants to stay 13:00 Brad Marchand looking for 8 million per year? 17:00 What it would look like going away from the core four & what comes with Mitch's decision? 22:30 What the Leafs need to do with the new cap outlook & Auston Matthews' window 25:45 Management decisions & inaction 34:30 Cuts in Leafs upper management could be pretty steep 39:00 Matthews/Marner post game comments 43:00 Panthers domination 48:00 Mark Scheifele Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Leafs play terribly in Game 5 7:00 Questions about Auston Matthews & Mitch Marner 10:00 How do the players really feel? 16:00 Nerves & failure 23:30 Was that the last time we've seen Mitch Marner on home ice at Scotiabank arena as a member of the Maple Leafs? 29:00 Looking ahead to game 6 34:00 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 The Panthers even the series at 2 games apiece 15:00 What will come of the Max Domi hit on Barkov? 20:00 The Oilers have a goaltending problem still 30:00 Thoughts on Dallas vs Winnipeg and what happened with Marchment 35:00 Thoughts on Carolina vs Washington 40:00 Joel Quennville hired in Anaheim 50:00 Why Crosby chose to go to the World Championship 55:00 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The Leafs are looking legit 10:30 Can the Panthers punch back? 18:00 Anthony Stolarz & Sam Bennett 21:30 Okay, buddy 28:45 Mikko Rantanen on fire 33:00 Carolina/Washington the forgotten series 35:30 Thoughts on Oilers/Golden Knights 38:30 Open coaching/general manager positions 47:00 Utah Mammoth 50:45 Stick Taps Visit this episode's sponsor: SILVERWAX: Find Silverwax products at your local Canadian Tire or at silverwax.ca and use promo code SDPN10 at checkout to save 10% off your next order. Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices