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Panthers Looking To Make A Move? | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 29, 2025

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

(00:00) Ryder Cup, MLB postseason and the ultimate sporting events

(25:00) Will the Florida Panthers make a trade after losing Barkov to injury?

(33:00) Anthony Stolarz extension and James Reimer PTO with Toronto

(46:30) Markstrom extension in New Jersey?

(48:00) Is Marc-Andre Fleury coming back again?

(50:45) Mason McTavish re-signs with Anaheim and other RFA updates

(53:30) Ask CJ

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Andersson Could Stay With The Flames? | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 25, 2025

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

(00:00) McDavid is back...with Draisaitl

(15:00) Goalie talk with where things stand with Stolarz, Carter Hart looking like he's headed to Vegas, Vasilevskiy injury and more.

(23:00) Shane Pinto's contract situation

(29:00) Rasmus Andersson could end up staying in Calgary?

(36:00) CJ asleep on the job

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Reading Too Much Into Preseason | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 22, 2025

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

(00:00) Hockey's back!

(2:45) Ullmark not happy with himself at training camp

(13:00) David Tomasek playing with McDavid - should this be a story?

(19:00) Huberdeau "didn't feel like skating" - should we read into this?

(21:30) RFA updates

(25:00) Jack Roslovic's landing spot & potential deals he's turned down

(31:30) Anze Kopitar announces last season in NHL

(41:00) Ask CJ

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Highest Paid Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 18, 2025

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

(00:00) McDavid's contract situation to continue into season?

(10:00) Luke Hughes and RFAs looking for new deals

(20:00) Leafs corner including Stolarz contract and life without Mitch Marner

(30:00) Formenton & Senators set for split

(32:30) Where Carter Hart might sign

(38:00) Stick Taps

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New eras begin as training camps get underway | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 15, 2025

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00:00 NHL Training Camps are getting underway 04:57 A new era begins in Toronto 17:16 The Jets are a team to watch 24:50 Excitement brewing in Montreal 32:52 Anthony Stolarz contract update 37:16 Teams looking at Carter Hart 44:34 Ask CJ! For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!

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Is Kirill Kaprizov Leaving Minnesota? | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 12, 2025

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0:00 Kirill Kaprizov rejects massive contract offer from Minnesota Wild

13:11 Hockey Canada players are now free to sign with NHL teams

16:30 Connor McDavid update in Edmonton

31:50 Jack Eichel's potential extension in Vegas

49:18 Trading Sidney Crosby?

55:02 Marc-Andre Fleury is back!

Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie discuss Kirill Kaprizov and his rumoured contract rejection in Minnesota. Then, the guys talk about the Sidney Crosby and the rumours surrounding the Penguins. Finally, what does Jack Eichel's next contract look like in Vegas & The Flower is back!

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Examining Crosby's Future & Is Nick Robertson On The Move? | CJ Show Sep 10, 2025

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0:00 Sidney Crosby's Future In Pittsburgh 12:20 McDavid's future & Could he unite with Crosby in the offseason? 24:00 Hughes brothers teaming up? 25:12 Rasmus Andersson update 34:00 Dustin Wolf signs 7-year extension in Calgary 39:56 Nick Robertson on the move? Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie are back to discuss everything from Sidney Crosby's comments on his future in Pittsburgh to the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially moving F Nick Robertson sooner rather than later. Sponsors: Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://www.expressvpn.com/johnston and get an extra four months FREE. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SDPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more. For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!

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Signing Not A Priority For McDavid | The Chris Johnston Show Sep 04, 2025

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:

(00:00) Connor McDavid and his contract

(11:30) Will McDavid sign a short term deal?

(24:00) A slow summer for trades

(29:00) CBA changes

(46:00) Leafs corner including Stolarz extension talk, new players and what they'll look like moving forward

(56:00) Questions about Atlantic contenders

(1:00:30) Thoughts on Mitch Marner

(1:05:00) Carey Price

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Too Many Games | The Chris Johnston Show Jul 10, 2025

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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

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