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/Bla...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr
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 C...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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: h...
Jul 03, 2025•48 min
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) Kapri...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•54 min
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 thi...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr
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...
Jun 20, 2025•53 min
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 Le...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 t...
Jun 09, 2025•59 min
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 ...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 coachin...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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: @s...
May 29, 2025•56 min
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 ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 role 3:20 Does CJ think Shanahan should be back? 17:00 Chicago Blackhawks about to hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach 20:00 Offer sheet SZN - Should Leafs be worried about Matthew Knies being offer-sheeted? - Bourque Offer-Sheet coming? - Could the Calgary Flames off-sheet someone 29:40 Bowen Byram’s time in Buffalo coming ...
May 22, 2025•54 min
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 ...
May 19, 2025•58 min
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: @sdpn...
May 15, 2025•42 min
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 ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 pro...
May 08, 2025•1 hr
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Which Game 7 was more exciting? 4:00 Winnipeg breakdown 9:30 Playoff format 12:45 Mikko Rantanen 17:00 Where does Colorado go from here? 23:30 Nathan Mackinnon joining the world championships with Sidney Crosby 29:45 Panthers/Leafs series 38:15 Oilers/Golden Knights 40:30 Stars/Jets and their injuries 42:15 Hurricanes/Capitals 46:00 Mike Sullivan hired as head coach of the Ra...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Battle of Ontario Game 6 preview 11:30 Linus Ullmark 18:00 Talking to players 32:00 Does the crowd matter? 36:00 Teams that got eliminated in the East 41:00 Jon Cooper to Utah? 44:45 Coaching carousel 50:00 Rick Tocchet 53:00 New Jersey & Montreal 55:00 Winnipeg/St. Louis 59:00 Four elimination games to start May 1:00:00 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Battle of Ontario going to Game 5 7:30 John Tavares update 9:45 Matthew Knies 12:45 Jake Sanderson 19:15 Linus Ullmark 22:30 Should we be looking closer at warmups? 30:00 Can Habs make a run despite being 3-1 down? 39:45 Are the Jets in trouble? 44:45 The all quotes series in Battle of Florida 47:30 Can Devils make a push if Andersen is out? 48:45 Landeskog's return 53:45 The...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Battle of Ontario discussion 31:00 Matthews Tkachuk & Battle of Florida 35:00 Hockey Canada 38:00 Lou Lamoriello let go by Islanders 44:00 Kraken fire Dan Bylsma & front office moves 46:30 Chris Drury extension with the Rangers 50:00 Bruins exit interviews 54:30 Dubas & Larkin quotes 57:45 Stick Taps Visit this episode's sponsor: PELOTON: Find your push. Find your...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Battle of Ontario Game 1 breakdown 22:45 Winnipeg/St. Louis series 24:15 Dallas/Colorado 26:00 The series' that haven't started yet 27:45 The Canucks press conference and what transpired 35:30 Coaching changes around the league (Before Kraken news) 39:15 Ask CJ Visit this episode's sponsor: PELOTON: Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at https://onePeloton.ca Follow ...
Apr 21, 2025•54 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The playoff matchups are set 5:00 Hurricanes/Devils 8:15 The Battle of Ontario 27:20 Habs/Capitals 36:30 Battle of Florida 41:10 Stars/Avalanche 47:30 Oilers/Kings round 4 52:30 Golden Knights/Wild 56:00 Jets/Blues Visit this episode's sponsor: MANDO: Special offer: new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code and link. Use code [JOHNSTON] at ShopMando.com ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Western Conference playoff race 3:30 Atlantic division still in play & possibility of Battle of Ontario 15;45 Series with highest stakes 23:30 How are Calgary's chances to make the playoffs? 26:15 Rangers/Bruins/Penguins not in the playoffs 31:00 Calvin De Haan 37:00 Ivan Demidov making his debut 47:30 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpn...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Julian & Chris share stories of Greg Millen & Ray Shero 21:30 How did the Ivan Demidov deal get done? 36:30 Zayne Parekh gets called up by the Flames 46:00 Gabriel Landeskog's potential return 50:15 Senators make the playoffs & Sabres non-playoff streak 57:15 Stick Taps Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to https://www....
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Ovechkin breaks the goal record and how long he could plan to play in the NHL 18:00 Where does this season rank for Ovie? 27:00 The Atlantic division & are the Panthers tanking? 33:00 Eastern conference second wild card race 39:00 Leafs corner and who the Leafs might face in the playoffs 54:00 Ask CJ Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Re...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The new NHL rights deal with Rogers 16:00 Ovechkin 3 goals away 25:45 Atlantic division crown 30:30 Does the play in tournament count as a playoff berth? 33:30 How exciting will the off-season be? 37:00 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...
Apr 07, 2025•45 min
On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 The aftermath of the John Tortorella firing in Philadelphia and what's next for the team 18:00 Rookie of the year & Michkov 22:20 Ovechkin's goal chase 30:00 Kucherov & the Lightning 38:00 Latest on McDavid 39:30 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...
Mar 31, 2025•56 min
