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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June 07, 2026 Larkin Wants Out + Leafs Latest | 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) 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

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June 04, 2026 Roy Too Risky? | 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) 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
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June 01, 2026 Leafs New Hire + Stanley Cup Final Preview | 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) 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
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May 28, 2026 Trade Board Time! | 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) 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
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May 25, 2026 Cursed? | 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) 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

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May 22, 2026 Not Making the Call Just Yet | 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 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

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May 19, 2026 Vegas In Hot Water & Who Will Leafs/Oilers Hire? | 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 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

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May 14, 2026 Coaching Changes | 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) 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
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53min
May 11, 2026 The Marner Discourse + Decision On Berube Imminent? | 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) 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

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May 07, 2026 First Overall Is No Brainer + What Does It Mean For Matthews? | 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) 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

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