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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