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.... more

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January 02, 2026 10 Things That Will Define Hockey In 2026 | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you what they think will be the 10 things that will define hockey in 2026. Take a little to find out!

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December 29, 2025 10 Best NHL Stories Of 2025 | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you their top hockey stories of 2025. Did your favourite make the list?

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December 26, 2025 CJ Claus | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston give you an extended edition of Ask CJ.
(00:00) Julian and Chris answer your questions with Ask CJ
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December 22, 2025 Is Berube In Or Out? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Will the Maple Leafs make a coaching change or do Leafs management want to stick with Craig Berube?
(16:00) How would you assess Berube's relationship with the Leafs core?
(18:45) How are Keith Pelley & Brad Treliving evaluating Toronto's roster?
(22:00) The Buffalo Sabres on a tear since changing GM's.
(28:30) The Habs acquiring Danault & Marchment traded to Blue Jackets
(35:00) The latest on CJ's trade board including Rasmus Andersson

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December 18, 2025 Is Alex Tuch The Hottest Name On The Market? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's trade board 2.0 including Rasmus Andersson, Kiefer Sherwood & more
(2:45) How much are the Canucks willing to sell?
(6:15) What is in store for the Devils in the trade market?
(9:00) Philip Danault on the block?
(11:30) Alex Tuch most interesting name on the market, could he re-sign in Buffalo?
(14:40) New GM Jarmo Kekalainen a good fit for Sabres?
(21:00) Could this lead to a coaching change in Buffalo?
(25:00) Auston Matthews gesture to the Leafs crowd
(28:30) Stick Taps
(31:00) Sam Montembeault sent down to AHL on conditioning stint
(37:00) Milan stadium update
(40:45) Team Canada roster update

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December 15, 2025 Wild Looking To Add More Than Quinn Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show
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 Quinn Hughes trade
(12:30) Who could the Wild be targeting next?
(16:00) How does Bill Guerin get Hughes to stay?
(19:30) Who is next to get traded in Vancouver?
(22:15) Teams who didn't land Hughes and what they do next?
(26:30) Oilers land Jarry
(33:30) Pittsburgh not looking too hot on the ice
(35:15) Another other possible trades happening before the trade freeze?
(36:46) Are the Sabres looking at replacing GM Kevyn Adams?
(40:45) What's going on with Auston Matthews?
(50:00) Ask CJ

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December 11, 2025 Are The Leafs Back? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Olympic rink debacle keeps getting worse
(14:45) This gives NHL ammunition to make the World Cup of Hockey the big event
(20:00) What happened at the board of governors meetings
(21:35) CJ hate bowling
(25:00) Hand pass wave and hot dogs
(31:00) Leafs corner: Are the Leafs back?
(34:30) Bobby McMann's high stick suspension & discussion on consistency with the department of player safety
(42:00) Panic button time for Montreal and Ottawa? Canadiens desperate to add down the middle
(50:00) 6-7 Sticktaps

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December 08, 2025 Hughes Family Reunion? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) The Quinn Hughes to New Jersey rumours have gotten louder
(10:00) Other rumours out there...are they legit? Also the Oilers continuing to kick tires on Jarry?
(13:15) How tight the east standings are
(16:00) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't care how small the olympic rink is
(23:00) Stamkos rumours and New Jersey also kicking tires on him?
(24:30) Brad Marchand's antics
(30:30) Ask CJ
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December 04, 2025 NHL At Olympics In Jeopardy? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar & the Avalanche are on absolute fire
(13:30) Is there a conversation to be had about McDavid vs. MacKinnon?
(17:30) Connor Bedard continues his hot streak
(20:30) Tyler Seguin's injury and if the Stars need to find depth on the trade market
(25:15) Will we see trades before the roster freeze?
(27:40) Is Jordan Binnington pushing his way out of St. Louis? Who are the Blues realistically looking to move?
(34:30) Is Olympic hockey in danger of being cancelled?
(50:15) Stick Taps
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December 01, 2025 Vancouver Moves? | The Chris Johnston Show
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) CJ's big news
(3:30) Which veterans are going Vancouver going to trade?
(7:45) Teams are waiting for dominos to fall before wanting to trade?
(12:00) The mid-off
(14:00) The loser point
(18:00) The Senators might go for a big swing?
(25:30) Extensions to the Calgary Flames front office
(29:00) Edmonton still looking for a goalie?
(31:30) What is the temperature in Montreal?
(34:00) Cole Caufield
(37:00) Connor Bedard willing himself onto Team Canada
(45:00) Are the Rangers still in the mix?
(47:45) Ask CJ
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