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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.
Listen on Apple PodcastsOn this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Names engraved into the Stanley Cup discussion (9:00) Ducks match Carlsson offersheet (18:00) What's next for the Flyers after this miss out on Carlsson (23:00) One final tell me what you're hearing before we wrap up for the summer - Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson etc. (31:00) What will happen with Hellebuyck? (33:00) anything on the free agent market? (36:00) Daniel Alfredsson joins Maple Leaf coaching staff (45:00) Leafs front office changes (48:00) Don't expect the Leafs to be quiet this summer (49:30) Stick Taps TODAY'S SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Head to shadyrays.com and use code: SDP for 50% OFF 2 or more polarized sunglasses TASK RABBIT: Get fifteen dollars off your first task RIGHT NOW with promo code JOHNSTON at Taskrabbit dot ca or with the Taskrabbit app. https://Taskrabbit.ca and use code JOHNSTON Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Leo Carlsson offer sheet (11:00) Mintyukov contract and other potential offer sheets (17:00) Claude Giroux (22:00) The rest of the free agents (29:00) Ask CJ TODAY'S SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Head to shadyrays.com and use code: SDP for 50% OFF 2 or more polarized sunglasses SHOPIFY: The best athletes don’t wait for the perfect moment. They train, they show up, they compete. Start your business free at shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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 Werenski situation in Columbus that seemingly went away? (18:00) Is Hellebuyck still on the move? (20:00) What about Larkin? (21:00) Could Morgan Rielly move to Anaheim? (21:00) Maple Leafs draft McKenna (24:00) Players who still haven't moved (29:00) Leafs spend big (45:00) Offer sheets (51:00) Montreal retaining players, but will they make a big splash? Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Zach Werenski leaving the Blue Jackets looks more and more likely this summer. Who does he go to? (6:00) Blue Jackets also listening on Kirill Marchenko (13:00) Trades that didn't happen at the draft (17:00) Bieber and the spectacle at the draft (21:00) Maple Leafs draft McKenna (28:00) Has the Knies trade rumours cooled down? (31:00) John Carlson (33:00) Not a sexy UFA class (37:00) Canada soccer talk and other fun things -- The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Road Hockey Event, Fuelled by Longo’s On Saturday, October 3, 2026, thousands will come together to raise millions in the world’s largest road hockey fundraiser. Teams are made up of rookies, veterans, celebrities and NHL heroes all united by one common goal to create a world free from the fear of cancer. https://pmcfroadhockey.ca/ Use promo code SDPN to receive free registration until Sunday, June 28th Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Matthew Knies future with the Toronto Maple Leafs (6:00) Rapid fire of other potential trade targets including Morgan Rielly, Jason Robertson, Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin (20:00) Latest on suitors for Vincent Trocheck (23:00) The future of Mason McTavish (24:30) Zach Werenski situation feeling a little bit about Brady Tkachuk? (28:30) The moves that were already made from the Capitals, Blackhawks, Flames and Senators (42:00) Mike Babcock hiring in Edmonton (47:30) More thoughts on Brady Tkachuk (55:45) Hall of Fame stick taps TODAY'S SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Breaking down the Brady Tkachuk trade between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers (15:30) Would the Ottawa Senators look to flip those picks or use them for an offer sheet? (20:00) Panthers traded Samoskevich to Kraken earlier in the day to acquire that extra first to send away in the Tkachuk deal. (24:00) Who else could be dealt before the draft? i (33:00) Leafs corner including the Darren Raddysh signing and what other moves they could make? (39:30) Gavin McKenna a lock for the Leafs? TODAY'S SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. APPLE CARD: applecard.com Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Jim Hiller hired as Maple Leafs head coach (16:00) Mason McTavish (19:00) Is Matthew Knies still going to get traded? (24:00) Latest on Morgan Reilly (27:00) Could Nico Hischer leave New Jersey? (28:00) John Carlson's future (32:00) Dylan Larkin and the Wings (34:00) Hellebuyck & Tkachuk rumours (40:30) Kesselring traded to San Jose (44:00) Golden Knights and Stick Taps to end the week Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll to the Flyers (6:00) Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella (8:30) We go back to our original recording to break down the Stanley Cup Final and what's next for the Hurricanes (22:30) Reasoning on why Jordan Staal deserved the Conn Smythe (27:00) Bussi and the Hurricanes goalies (35:00) What's next for the Golden Knights (RECORDED BEFORE TORTORELLA NEWS) (42:15) Update with Mike Babcock and the Oilers with a sprinkle of Leafs coaching update (48:30) Ask CJ TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHOPIFY - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at HTTP://SHOPIFY.COM/JOHNSTON Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Mike Babcock investigation and how likely he will be Oilers head coach (13:30) Darnell Nurse wants out of Edmonton (22:00) Dylan Larkin, his request and other players that might want out of their teams (36:20) Leafs coaching update and if Toronto could wait for Bruce Cassidy (41:00) Hart Trophy (52:00) Stanley Cup Final (54:30) Stick Taps TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit (17:30) Leafs head coach search - Joe Pavelski's name has surfaced but is Laviolette a favourite? (24:00) Are the Oilers still waiting for Cassidy? (25:15) The Matthew Knies trade that didn't happen with new management looking to keep him (30:30) The greatest Stanley Cup Final game ever? (47:30) Ask CJ TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Patrick Roy interviews well for Maple Leafs head coach job. Is he the right fit? (4:00) Domino effect once Cassidy is available? (6:30) Chris MacFarland leaves Avalanche as new President & GM of Predators (13:00) Brendan Gallagher most likely leaving Montreal and where he could go next (19:30) Expect a big trade from the Canadiens this summer (21:15) New all-star format (26:30) Would Russia be reinstated to IIHF competitions? (31:15) Future of Gary Bettman (39:00) Jon Cooper winning Jack Adams (44:00) Look ahead to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final (49:30) Stick Taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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 Corner with head coach update (5:00) Judd Brackett added to Leafs as AGM (8:30) Predators GM search (12:30) Jack Pridham (traded to TBL after recording) (15:30) Claude Lemieux (22:30) Stanley Cup Final (36:00) Montreal eliminated and next years expectations (42:30) Ask CJ Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) New Trade Board from CJ (5:30) What team is most likely moving their first round pick? (11:00) Vincent Trocheck #1 on the trade board (15:15) Will the Ducks seriously part ways with Mason McTavish (22:30) Defence/goalie market (29:00) Crunch time for teams with the draft and free agency right around the corner (33:00) Draft order talk (34:30) Coaching carousel update (37:00) Vegas surprise sweep of Colorado (39:00) One thought on Montreal/Carolina (41:00) Stick Taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Tha Avalanche find themselves in 3-0 hole against Vegas (9:00) Questions about Jared Bednard and if he gets fired would teams looking for a coach wait and see? (11:30) John Tortorella has done wonders for Vegas since being hired (16:00) Is the President's trophy truly cursed? (21:30) Habs/Hurricanes (26:00) Maple Leafs announce Max Domi is out indefinitely (28:30) Craig Berube bumps into Connor McDavid at the airport (34:45) Ask CJ SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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 shock start in the Canadiens/Hurricanes series (16:00) The Western Conference Final (19:00) Avs will just have to manage Makar's injury, he won't be 100% (21:00) Dorofeyev (32:00) Updates on potential coaching hires (38:00) Discussing more of the Auston Matthews discourse (44:00) Sidney Crosby playing forever (48:30) Stick Taps TODAYS SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Breaking down the Golden Knights fine/loss of second round pick (09:30) What's the availability of Bruce Cassidy? (17:00) Latest on Maple Leafs coaching search (27:30) Canucks front office shuffle & coaching change? (37:30) Alex Tuch & free agency (40:30) Quinn Hughes (44:30) Conference Finals (53:30) Ask CJ TODAYS SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Knoblauch fired by Oilers (06:00) Why did Golden Knights withhold permission for Oilers to speak with Cassidy? (8:00) Is Cassidy pick of litter for Oilers? (13:00) If Oilers can't get Cassidy, who else might they look for as head coach? (15:30) Craig Berube gets fired in Toronto (22:00) Who would the Leafs be targeting for their head coaching job? (25:30) Did Auston Matthews have any sway on firing Berube? (39:00) Latest in Vancouver (40:00) Avalanche come back to eliminate the Wild (45:45) Stick Taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Montreal takes 2-1 series lead on Buffalo (03:00) Rough play at the end of the game, any fines or suspensions? (7:30) Vegas/Anaheim tied 2-2, could the Ducks upset? (12:00) Marner and his playoff discourse (20:15) Minnesota/Colorado is on a different level (23:00) Carolina 8-0 to start the playoffs (27:00) Thinking about who could make the cup final (35:15) Latest on Craig Berube and a decision from the Maple Leafs, some more clarity on front office hires as well (37:30) Canucks GM search (40:00) Nashville still hasn't hired a GM (41:30) Celebrini wearing the C for Canada at the World Championships TODAY'S SPONSOR: TASK RABBIT - Get ahead of your to-do list with fifteen dollars off your first task at http://taskrabbit.ca or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code JOHNSTON Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) Maple Leafs win lottery, McKenna seems like no brainer (15:00) Auston Matthews still unsure about future with Toronto (24:00) Where the Leafs 2027/28 picks are going (28:00) Canucks GM search and future (39:00) Malkin wants to be back with Penguins (42:00) Ask CJ (50:00) Stick Taps TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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) CJ talks Keith Pelley's erroneous reports comments (7:00) The press conference, how Pelley handed Steve Simmons & more (12:30) Is there anything Leafs fans should be hopeful for? (15:00) Auston Matthews and how he feels with Leafs direction/if he would be moved this summer (22:30) Craig Berube's future (26:30) Mats Sundin and his role (30:00) People considering Mats as a "human shield" (35:00) The Leafs over/under making the playoffs (39:30) Strange environment in Toronto media landscape (42:30) Oilers stars, contracts and how they move forward (48:30) Second round matchups CJ is excited about (53:00) CJs final word TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @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
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