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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's Next For The Senators? | December 21, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:20 Ottawa Senators fire D.J. Smith 4:00 A disappointing season 7:00 Long rebuilds 12:30 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 14:45 CJ's Trade Board 2.0 16:15 Flames trade updates 22:45 Philadelphia & Montreal trade options 26:00 Tyson Barrie 27:40 John Gibson rumours 29:45 Stick Taps Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of...

Dec 21, 202333 min

Time For A Penguins Rebuild? | December 18, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 Pittsburgh's struggles 11:00 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 16:00 Roster freeze rumblings 17:30 Aaron Dell & Hurricanes 20:00 Martin Jones & waivers 22:00 Phil Kessel & Zach Parise returning? 24:00 Senators troubles 30:00 Ask CJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, pl...

Dec 18, 202343 min

Is John Tavares A Hall Of Famer? | December 14, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 02:00 John Tavares 1000 points 8:00 Is Tavares a hall of famer? 13:00 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 17:15 Craig Berube fired 25:40 Chicago Wolves coach suspended 30:50 Capitals moving to Virgina? 35:00 Roberto Luongo 38:20 Could Canucks move Andrei Kuzmenko 40:10 Stick Taps Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. ...

Dec 14, 202346 min

Tyson Barrie's Fresh Start? | December 11, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 02:00 What's next for Maple Leafs after Klingberg placed on LTIR 2:30 The Oilers are back 8:00 Connor vs. Connor 11:00 Rivalries in the NHL 15:15 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 18:30 Kyle Connor injury 21:00 Joseph Woll 24:00 Tyson Barrie rumors 27:00 Jesse Puljujarvi in Pittsburgh 30:00 David Perron hearing 35:00 John Tavares 38:00 Shohei Ohtani corner 44:00 Ask CJ Any op...

Dec 12, 202349 min

Philadelphia Fire Sale? | December 7, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 02:00 What's next for Maple Leafs after Klingberg placed on LTIR 4:30 Flyers looking to deal? 9:45 Would Seattle be buyers or sellers? 10:45 Tyson Barrie 14:23 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 19:45 Board of Governors meetings 22:00 International best on best 29:00 NHL salary cap 32:15 NHL in-season tournament 40:00 Patrick Kane debut 42:45 Jacques Martin 45:45 Stick Taps An...

Dec 07, 202353 min

Which Defenceman Gets Dealt Next? | December 4, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 02:30 Zadorov Trade 8:15 Leafs trade links to defencemen 15:00 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 20:15 Jack Campbell 24:00 Board of Governors meeting 30:30 Ask CJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... O...

Dec 04, 202344 min

Who Is On The Big Trade Board? | November 30, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 Corey Perry contract terminated by Blackhawks 15:33 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 18:00 CJ's Big Trade Board that starts heavy with the Calgary Flames 29:00 What happens with the Montreal Canadiens 33:30 Patrick Kane Signing in Detroit 37:30 Stick Taps Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be ...

Nov 30, 202341 min

The Marner Narrative | November 27, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 Mitch Marner's struggles 12:30 Latest on John Klingberg 17:22 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 20:37 Patrick Kane decision looming 24:45 The Corey Perry situation in Chicago 30:30 Jacob Trouba avoiding suspension 34:45 Ask CJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play respons...

Nov 27, 202353 min

Oilers Sliding Into Oblivion | November 23, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 Oilers continued struggles 17:30 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 21:20 Contenders and Pretenders in playoff spots 34:00 Stick Taps Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns a...

Nov 23, 202341 min

Is It Already Too Late For The Oilers? | November 21, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 CJ is back from Sweden 04:40 William Nylander whirlwind 14:37 You Can Bet That W/ Sports Interaction 17:50 Are the Oilers already out of the playoff race? 25:45 The Vancouver Canucks are legit 35:00 International best on best 40:00 Ask CJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play ...

Nov 21, 202350 min

It's All About Sweden | November 17, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:30 Hello from Sweden 05:00 Global Series 09:45 William Nylander 13:45 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 20:00 NHL at the Las Vegas Sphere? 25:00 World Cup of Hockey 31:45 Neck guards 39:00 Changes to 3-on-3 overtime? 45:30 Stick Taps 47:00 CJ After Dark Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addict...

Nov 17, 202352 min

Woodcroft Out In Edmonton + Calgary Blockbuster Incoming? | November 13, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:45 Jay Woodcroft firing 05:00 Kris Knoblauch hiring 08:30 Connor McDavid hard to please? 13:30 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 15:45 Nikita Zadorov trade request & more about the Flames 25:00 Alexis Lafreniere beating the bust allegations 28:00 Jaromir Jagr and the Hall of Fame 36:15 Ask CJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases t...

Nov 13, 202347 min

Are Toronto And Edmonton Making Trades? | November 9, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 01:55 Julian confesses he's a short king 04:45 Dustin Wolf 08:00 How the Maple Leafs fix their problems 11:30 Leafs deeper issues 23:00 You Can Bet That W/ Sports Interaction 27:00 Edmonton's early season issues 31:30 Will Leon Draisaitl signed contract extension in 2024? 35:00 Will Oilers make a trade? 38:45 Jonathan Huberdeau 46:30 Where Patrick Kane goes 52:00 Stick Taps Any op...

Nov 09, 202358 min

Canadian Team Roundup - Which Teams Should Be In Panic Mode? | November 6, 2023

0:00 Chris shares how he believes each Canadian NHL team should be feeling right now. Which of the 7 teams should be panicking? Should any of them be happy with their starts to the season? 5:45 Ottawa Senators 11:20 Toronto Maple Leafs 16:10 Montreal Canadiens 22:06 Winnipeg Jets 23:29 Calgary Flames 27:40 Edmonton Oilers 31:50 Vancouver Canucks 33:46 Will the San Jose Sharks break the NHL record for longest winless streak to start a season? 38:55 Frederik Andersen injury update 41:20 Chicago Bl...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 1 min

Ow-ttawa | November 2, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 00:00 Ottawa Senators docked a 1st-Round draft pick and GM Pierre Dorion fired over Evgenii Dadonov situation. 14:00 Should the Blackhawks punishment have been worse in hindsight over the Kyle Beach case? 16:00 Who will be the Ottawa Senators next GM? 20:00 You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction 24:15 Should neck guards be mandatory in hockey? 33:15 Charlie McAvoy suspension 36:35...

Nov 02, 202350 min

Will Senators Be Punished Over Dadonov Trade Situation? | October 30, 2023

On This episode of The Chris Johnston show Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: 0:00 Tragic Loss Of Adam Johnson 16:20 Is Bedard Still Your Pick To Win The Calder ? 19:41 Evgenii Dadonov Situation & Penalty 31:00 The Heritage Classic Was A Hit 36:30 Another Edition of #AskCJ Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://he...

Oct 30, 202355 min

Pinto Suspension | October 26, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, the Shane Pinto suspension (1:15), best undefeated teams (12:30), disappointing starts (15:30), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (18:45), pride tape (22:20), NHL draft decentralization update (35:30), puckdoku (44:00) and Stick Taps (46:30). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit...

Oct 26, 202348 min

No McDavid, No Problem? | October 23, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, Connor McDavid injured (1:00), the Battle of Alberta at Heritage Classic (5:00), Nickelback (7:50), Frozen Frenzy (9:20), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (11:45), Rasmus Andersson suspension (16:00), Noah Hanifin potential contract extension (21:15), Travis Dermott (30:00) and your questions on #AskCJ (37:45). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. G...

Oct 23, 202351 min

A Decentralized Draft? | October 19, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, the decentralized draft (00:45), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (16:48), NHL attendance (20:00), Alex Ovechkin's cold streak (26:30), pride tape (30:00), puckdoku (34:30) and Stick Taps. Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you ...

Oct 19, 202348 min

Where Does Garland Go? | October 17, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, the birthday boy's big day (1:00), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (13:30), Connor Bedard in Toronto (16:40), Ryan Reaves (33:00), Conor Garland trade rumours (39:30), Devon Toews new contract (42:30), Pierre Luc-Dubois (44:45), Chris the butter tart king (47:45) and more! Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play ...

Oct 17, 20231 hr

A Roller Coaster Start To The NHL Season | October 12, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, Leafs/Habs shootout game (00:30), Auston Matthews (7:20), Montreal promise (10:00), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (16:45), Canucks romp of Oilers (20:00), Thatcher Demko (22:00), Julian argues about his height (26:00), Flames/Jets (31:00), Senators & Shane Pinto (37:30), Owen Power (41:00), Connor Bedard's first week in the NHL (44:15), pride night tape (51:00) and more. Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not adv...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 6 min

Winnipeg Whirlwind | October 9, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston, Rasmus Dahlin extension (1:40), live reaction to the Jets re-signing Mark Scheifele & Connor Hellebuyck (9:45), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (17:55), top-3 things CJ is looking forward to this season (21:15), season predictions (25:30) and questions for #AskCJ (35:45). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please pl...

Oct 09, 202342 min

One RFA Signed, One RFA To Go | October 5, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, thoughts on Shane Pinto and Jamie Drysdale (2:00)...until Drysdale signs mid show (26:15), after the first segment they jump into You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (13:45), Chris goes in on the Blue Jays (17:45), the surprise of Maple Leafs camp (23:15), Connor Bedard (29:20) and more! Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addicti...

Oct 05, 202343 min

Zegras Signs Short Term | October 2, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Trevor Zegras signs (2:00), Jamie Drysdale (8:45), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (11:00), Shane Pinto & Sens news (14:00), Steve Dangle trying to steal CJ's job (25:00) and an extra long #AskCJ (26:00). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsintera...

Oct 02, 202341 min

Are The Lightning In Trouble? | September 28, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, our hearts go out to Chris Snow and his family (2:30), Backlund captaincy with Flames (15:00), Flames window (19:00), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (23:45), Andrei Vasilevskiy injury (25:45), Patrick Kane update (31:30), Ducks RFAs (36:15), Leafs goal song (41:00), story time with CJ (46:30) and more! Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gam...

Sep 28, 202354 min

Blank Space | September 25, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce (2:30), childhood celebrity crush (14:00), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (17:30), Senators & Michael Andlauer (20:30), Pierre Dorion's future (24:30), Flames captaincy (28:00), NHL Global Series (37:00) and #AskCJ (44:30). Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsi...

Sep 25, 202353 min

Senators Making A Trade? | September 21, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, training camps begin (2:00), Steven Stamkos (5:30). You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (14:00), Leafs corner (17:00) including William Nylander and Matt Murray. Shane Pinto's status (25:00), Canucks trade with Canadiens (28:00), the Flames pending UFAs (31:00), Jets camp (37:00) and more! Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addic...

Sep 21, 202350 min

Babcock Out | September 17, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Mike Babcock out as Columbus Blue Jackets head coach (2:00), a mess for the orgainzation (12:00), You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (18:45), Jarmo Kekalainen's future (21:00) and more. Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you ...

Sep 17, 202332 min

Mike Babcock Investigation | September 14, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ and Julian discuss the latest details & thoughts on the Mike Babcock investigation (0:45) You Can Bet That! (17:10) what we think the hold up is with Elias Lindholm & the silent response from the Calgary Flames (22:50) breaking news on the show around a very popular sports brand is about to file for bankruptcy (36:20) stick taps! (41:57) Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion th...

Sep 14, 202348 min

Captain Quinn! | September 11, 2023

On this episode of The Chris Johnston Show, CJ and Julian discuss CJ's unreal sports Ws this past weekend (0:55) the chaos of the sdpn football fantasy leagues & others (5:30) thoughts on the "Slim Chicken 2.0" (9:45) You Can Bet That w/ Sports Interaction (16:20) best players available right now? (18:45) should Phil the Thrill come back to the Leafs?? (26:10) Ask CJ (36:54) and breaking news during the podcast recording: Quinn Hughes is now captain of the Canucks! (46:24) Visit https://sdpn...

Sep 11, 202351 min
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