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The Chris Johnston Show

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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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Episodes

What Does Each Canadian Team Want For Christmas? | December 21, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Chris brings the holiday spirit (00:00), if the Edmonton Oilers would pursue Jakob Chychrun (6:00), a Christmas wish that each Canadian team would want for the rest of the season (17:30) and Stick Taps (34:30). Originally aired: December 21, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zRrGxMAfDRQ Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply...

Dec 21, 202244 min

Elias Pettersson Is The Only Untouchable? | December 19, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, the Calgary Flames in a playoff spot by Christmas? (4:00) Everyone is available for trade by the Vancouver Canucks? (16:00) James van Riemsdyk on the block (25:00), Hockey Canada (27:00) and your questions for #AskCJ (34:00). Originally aired: December 19, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/V_pBCXv3fZM Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and C...

Dec 19, 20221 hr

Is Ovechkin's Goal Chase Diminished? | December 15, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Alex Ovechkin hits 800 (4:00), the Maple Leafs are good and looking for a left-winger (15:00), a potential play-in round in the playoffs (29:00), teams playing for the first overall pick? (38:00) They end the week with their Stick Taps (44:30). Originally aired: December 15, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4x5oV5xYepY Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction a...

Dec 15, 202255 min

What's Going On At The NHL Board of Governors Meeting? | December 12, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Julian covering the Flames in Toronto (00:00), the board of governors meetings in Florida and what's going on there (12:00), the NHL wanting Ryan Reynolds on board (15:00), Hockey Canada (22:00), Kris Letang already back (25:30) and your questions on #AskCJ (28:00). Originally aired: December 12, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/pXd3qYNR-Do Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open ...

Dec 12, 202250 min

How Long Can Mitch Marner Go? | December 8, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Tage Thompson's five goal night (00:00), Mitch Marner's point streak and how good Matt Murray has looked (8:00), Jesse Puljujarvi's struggles with the Oilers (20:00), Canada's World Junior Roster & Shane Wright (31:00). Julian and Chris then finish the week with Stick Taps & Cross Checks (34:00). Originally aired: December 8, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/SHpuPoQbXro Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals mus...

Dec 08, 202243 min

Brock Boeser On The Move? | December 5, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Steve Stamkos & Mitch Marner make history (00:00), Brock Boeser trade rumours (14:30), Jordan Binnington's shenanigans (25:00), Jacob Markstrom says he sucks (31:30), Alex Formenton (41:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (44:30). Originally aired: December 5, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/aGlwltoYo9Y Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms ...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 5 min

The Kings Have A Goalie Problem | December 1, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Matthew Tkachuk returning to Calgary (00:00), Kris Letang (11:00), Cal Petersen getting put on waivers by the Kings (16:00), the Tempe city council meeting (22:30) and Stick Taps & Cross-checks (33:30). Originally aired: December 1, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rOIV7J0rUSM Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any...

Dec 01, 202245 min

Jason Robertson Hart Trophy Candidate? | November 28, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Canada gets eliminated from the World Cup (00:00), Jason Robertson on fire (7:00), Rachel Doerrie and the Canucks (15:00), the passing of Borje Salming (18:00), your questions on #AskCJ (22:30) including the Maple Leafs defence situation, Jesper Bratt's contract & more! Originally aired: November 28, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qUKtKbugwKo Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older ...

Nov 28, 202245 min

Who Are Early Season Contenders & Pretenders? | November 24, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, the Maple Leafs blue line injuries and Conor Timmins acquisition (00:00), Chris runs down his biggest pretenders and contenders in the NHL right now (13:00) and end the week with their Stick Taps (43:00) Originally aired: November 24, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/SB02nAnTcyw Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any o...

Nov 24, 202253 min

What's The Plan For Nick Robertson & Shane Wright? | November 21, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, the Devils winning streak (00:00), Shane Wright getting sent down (5:00), Nick Robertson's situation with the Maple Leafs (9:30) and a extended edition of #AskCJ (13:00). Originally aired: November 21, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/FuJS7MecqB4 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a...

Nov 21, 202242 min

Erik Karlsson On The Trade Block? | November 17, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Julian embarks on his first Florida road trip (00:00), if the Winnipeg Jets are for real (7:00), the latest from the Hockey Canada hearings (11:00), trade rumors including Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, the Maple Leafs cap space for trades and more (21:00). The guys finish with their slightly new segment Stick Taps and Cross Checks(38:00). Originally aired: November 17, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/uHeFoR7gj1Y Visit https://sdpn.c...

Nov 17, 202246 min

The NHL Delays The World Cup Again? | November 14, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Borje Salming's emotional return to Toronto (00:00), something has to give with the Vancouver Canucks (8:00), the World Cup of Hockey (17:30), the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (27:30) and your questions on #AskCJ (32:30). Originally aired: November 14, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8wvJmuLTjBw Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Cond...

Nov 14, 202250 min

Are The Flames & Senators In Trouble? | November 10, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, if the Flames, Blues and Senators are in trouble (1:00), New Jersey's surge (5:00), the latest on the Mitchell Miller saga (7:30), Ryan Reynolds showing up to a Sens game (24:00), Matt Murray's return (31:30) and Stick Taps (38:00). Originally aired: November 10, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tDlyygirdKQ Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Term...

Nov 10, 202248 min

Making Sense Of Bruins/Miller Saga | November 7, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Matthew Tkachuk's suspension (0:00), the Mitchell Miller saga with the Boston Bruins (8:30) and your questions on #AskCJ (32:00). Originally aired: November 7, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/smC49AVLW0c Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the ...

Nov 07, 202253 min

Why Ryan Reynolds Should Buy The Senators | November 3, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Ryan Reynolds potentially buying the Ottawa Senators (00:00), McDavid & Draisaitl on fire (8:30) and have the Maple Leafs rebounded? (13:00) Julian and Chris also talk the Pittsburgh Penguins struggles (19:00), if there's a crisis in Calgary (21:00), the World Cup of Hockey (25:00) and Stick Taps (32:00). Originally aired: November 3, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Ajw3oo7CuKc Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individual...

Nov 03, 202240 min

Where Do The Leafs Go Next? | October 31, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, NHL players Halloween costumes (00:00), the struggles of the Maple Leafs (8:00), the game against the Ducks (14:30), Barry Trotz (20:30), the Columbus Blue Jackets skid (26:00), Erik Karlsson (32:00), Ethan Bear trade to the Canucks (35:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (38:00). Originally aired: October 31, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v1UIl6Irf0w Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or old...

Oct 31, 202259 min

Top-10 NHL Storylines So Far | October 27, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Mullett Arena and the future of the Coyotes (00:00), the 10 best stories and surprises of the NHL season so far (13:00) including Sidney Crosby, Cole Caufield and more while finishing this week with Stick Taps (38:00). Originally aired: October 27, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/14xN0oU4Bo4 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Condition...

Oct 27, 202249 min

Canucks Collapse | October 24, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, the reverse retro jerseys (00:00), if the Vancouver Canucks can turn it around (13:00), the Sabres on a roll (25:00), Phil Kessel the Ironman (32:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (39:00). Originally aired: October 24, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2dwOZmSIOIw Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any opinion expressed ...

Oct 24, 202253 min

Elite Players | October 20, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, if you would rather cover a good or bad team (00:00), if Canucks or Maple Leafs have it worse right now (4:00), Sheldon Keefe's comments (7:00), Bruce Boudreau on the hot seat (15:00), Florida Panthers injuries (19:00), the salary cap (25:00) and Stick Taps (36:00). Originally aired: October 20, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/KOENPwR0MIk Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a...

Oct 20, 202248 min

Marathon Man | October 17, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, it's Chris' (belated) birthday! The guys discuss CJ's half marathon (00:00), the Rock is in the building (7:00), the most famous celebrity they've ever met (9:00), the latest on the Ian Cole situation (15:00), the Battle of Alberta (22:00), the Battle of Ontario/Matt Murray injury (32:00), the rookie report (37:00) and finally #AskCJ (41:00). Originally aired: October 17, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6sL98AfNqt4 Visit https://sdpn...

Oct 17, 20221 hr

Cole World | October 13, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, it's the 100th episode!! (00:00) Julian and Chris go through Cole Caufield's stellar night (3:00), the Maple Leafs meltdown (7:00), the latest about Hockey Canada (12:00), the Ian Cole investigation (17:00), Mattias Samuelsson's contract (20:00), McDavid's hat trick (25:00), Stanley Cup scars for Canadian teams (31:00), the Avalanche banner raise (34:00) and Stick Taps to end the week (38:00). Originally aired: October 13, 2022 Watch the full episode h...

Oct 13, 202248 min

Connor's Cup? | October 11, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, it's the Gretzky episode (00:00), the NHL Global Series (4:00), the Blue Jays collapse (5:00), Andrea Skinner and Hockey Canada (9:00), Steve Simmons (14:00), NHL Season predictions (20:00), Connor McDavid and the Oilers (28:00) and your questions on AskCJ (34:00). Originally aired: October 11, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/j-2cLRRpsoA Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a ...

Oct 11, 202256 min

Keeping The Lights On | October 6, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Jason Robertson's big four-year extension with the Dallas Stars (00:00), the latest after the Hockey Canada Parlimentary hearings this week (6:00), one big question for each Western Conference team heading into the season with the Central division first (16:00), the Pacific division (28:00) and end the week with Stick Taps (46:00). Originally aired: October 6, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/X--5IkABvQA Visit https://sdpn.ca for merc...

Oct 06, 202255 min

1 Big Question | October 3, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, thoughts on Buoy the Kraken mascot (00:00), the latest on Hockey Canada (8:00), one big question for each Eastern Conference team heading into the season with the Metropolitan division first (10:00), the Atlantic division (25:00) and your questions on AskCJ (40:00). Originally aired: October 3, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/huc41-4g63g Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a ...

Oct 03, 202254 min

Rasmus Re-Up | September 29, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Chris breaks the Rasmus Sandin deal while recording the show (4:00), they break down the deal (12:00), discuss John Tavares' injury (16:00), Zach Aston-Reese in Toronto and Sonny Milano in Calgary (22:00), Ryan O'Reilly's contract (32:00) and Stick Taps to end the week (39:00). Originally aired: September 29, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/uGq5RuGNCj8 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or o...

Sep 29, 202250 min

Aero Head | September 26, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the show (00:00), locker room scrums (5:00), the chocolate bar wars (11:00), the Maple Leafs goalie situation (14:00), a Rasmus Sandin update (19:00), Johnny Gaudreau's comments about the Flames (21:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (28:00). Originally aired: September 26, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xwFWC-9I2Ho Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of a...

Sep 26, 202246 min

Kyle's Job | September 22, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, Chara, Subban, and Yandle all retire on the same day (00:00), You Can Bet That with Sports Interaction (13:00), elite chocolate bars (17:00), top storylines going into the 22-23 season (19:30), updates on Hockey Canada (41:00), Jakob Chychrun is waiting to be traded (46:00), and stick taps! (48:00). Originally aired: September 22, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xK20B6rhi6Y Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must b...

Sep 22, 202258 min

O Captain, No Captain | September 19, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, it's the start of Season 2 with Julian and Chris discussing the opening of training camp (00:00), the player media tour (3:00), Blake Wheeler getting striped of captaincy in Winnipeg (9:00), Nick Suzuki named Montreal Canadiens captain (17:00), Nathan MacKinnon's contract situation (21:00) and David Pastrnak (26:00). They also discuss the latest on Rasmus Sandin's contract saga (30:00), Jason Robertson's next deal (34:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (...

Sep 19, 202259 min

Calgary Man | September 6, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, it's a special suprise as Julian makes an exciting announcement as Chris sits in the hosting chair to ask Julian the hard hitting questions before Season 2 of the show. Originally aired: September 6, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QbDDEH-QFyU Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to open a Sports Interaction account. Terms and Conditions apply. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a p...

Sep 06, 202220 min

Story of Sandin | August 29, 2022

On this episode of the Chris Johnston Show, a trip down memory lane of the first season of the show (00:00), Jeff Carter's middle name (9:00), a very long edition of Ask CJ (14:00) including the Patrick Kane to Toronto rumours (17:00), Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars (20:00) and Rasmus Sandin's contract situation (25:00). Chris and Julian cap the final episode of the season with 'name that movie' (53:00). Originally aired: August 29, 2022 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/g3WCIT...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 9 min
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