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More Offer Sheets? | The Chris Johnston Show Jul 07, 2026

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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) Leo Carlsson offer sheet

(11:00) Mintyukov contract and other potential offer sheets

(17:00) Claude Giroux

(22:00) The rest of the free agents

(29:00) Ask CJ

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What Happened With Werenski? + Free Agency Breakdown | The Chris Johnston Show Jul 02, 2026

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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) The Werenski situation in Columbus that seemingly went away?

(18:00) Is Hellebuyck still on the move?

(20:00) What about Larkin?

(21:00) Could Morgan Rielly move to Anaheim?

(21:00) Maple Leafs draft McKenna

(24:00) Players who still haven't moved

(29:00) Leafs spend big

(45:00) Offer sheets

(51:00) Montreal retaining players, but will they make a big splash?

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Werenski Rumours Heating Up | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 29, 2026

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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) Zach Werenski leaving the Blue Jackets looks more and more likely this summer. Who does he go to?

(6:00) Blue Jackets also listening on Kirill Marchenko

(13:00) Trades that didn't happen at the draft

(17:00) Bieber and the spectacle at the draft

(21:00) Maple Leafs draft McKenna

(28:00) Has the Knies trade rumours cooled down?

(31:00) John Carlson

(33:00) Not a sexy UFA class

(37:00) Canada soccer talk and other fun things

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How Many More Trades Before The Draft? | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 25, 2026

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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) Matthew Knies future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

(6:00) Rapid fire of other potential trade targets including Morgan Rielly, Jason Robertson, Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin

(20:00) Latest on suitors for Vincent Trocheck

(23:00) The future of Mason McTavish

(24:30) Zach Werenski situation feeling a little bit about Brady Tkachuk?

(28:30) The moves that were already made from the Capitals, Blackhawks, Flames and Senators

(42:00) Mike Babcock hiring in Edmonton

(47:30) More thoughts on Brady Tkachuk

(55:45) Hall of Fame stick taps

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Brady Tkachuk Traded To Panthers | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 22, 2026

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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) Breaking down the Brady Tkachuk trade between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers (15:30) Would the Ottawa Senators look to flip those picks or use them for an offer sheet? (20:00) Panthers traded Samoskevich to Kraken earlier in the day to acquire that extra first to send away in the Tkachuk deal. (24:00) Who else could be dealt before the draft? i (33:00) Leafs corner including the Darren Raddysh signing and what other moves they could make? (39:30) Gavin McKenna a lock for the Leafs?

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Hiring Hiller | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 18, 2026

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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) Jim Hiller hired as Maple Leafs head coach (16:00) Mason McTavish (19:00) Is Matthew Knies still going to get traded? (24:00) Latest on Morgan Reilly (27:00) Could Nico Hischer leave New Jersey? (28:00) John Carlson's future

(32:00) Dylan Larkin and the Wings

(34:00) Hellebuyck & Tkachuk rumours

(40:30) Kesselring traded to San Jose

(44:00) Golden Knights and Stick Taps to end the week

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Woll Traded | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 16, 2026

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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) Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll to the Flyers (6:00) Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella (8:30) We go back to our original recording to break down the Stanley Cup Final and what's next for the Hurricanes (22:30) Reasoning on why Jordan Staal deserved the Conn Smythe (27:00) Bussi and the Hurricanes goalies (35:00) What's next for the Golden Knights (RECORDED BEFORE TORTORELLA NEWS)

(42:15) Update with Mike Babcock and the Oilers with a sprinkle of Leafs coaching update

(48:30) Ask CJ

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Babcock In + Are Leafs Waiting For Cassidy? | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 12, 2026

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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) Mike Babcock investigation and how likely he will be Oilers head coach (13:30) Darnell Nurse wants out of Edmonton (22:00) Dylan Larkin, his request and other players that might want out of their teams (36:20) Leafs coaching update and if Toronto could wait for Bruce Cassidy (41:00) Hart Trophy (52:00) Stanley Cup Final

(54:30) Stick Taps

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Larkin Wants Out + Leafs Latest | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 07, 2026

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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) 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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Roy Too Risky? | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 04, 2026

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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) 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 Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team

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