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Leafs New Hire + Stanley Cup Final Preview | The Chris Johnston Show Jun 01, 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) 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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Trade Board Time! | The Chris Johnston Show May 28, 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) 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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Cursed? | The Chris Johnston Show May 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) 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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Not Making the Call Just Yet | The Chris Johnston Show May 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) 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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Vegas In Hot Water & Who Will Leafs/Oilers Hire? | The Chris Johnston Show May 19, 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 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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Coaching Changes | The Chris Johnston Show May 14, 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) 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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The Marner Discourse + Decision On Berube Imminent? | The Chris Johnston Show May 11, 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) 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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First Overall Is No Brainer + What Does It Mean For Matthews? | The Chris Johnston Show May 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) 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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Setting The Record Straight, Matthews Future & Direction Of Maple Leafs | The Chris Johnston Show May 05, 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) CJ talks Keith Pelley's erroneous reports comments (7:00) The press conference, how Pelley handed Steve Simmons & more

(12:30) Is there anything Leafs fans should be hopeful for? (15:00) Auston Matthews and how he feels with Leafs direction/if he would be moved this summer

(22:30) Craig Berube's future

(26:30) Mats Sundin and his role

(30:00) People considering Mats as a "human shield"

(35:00) The Leafs over/under making the playoffs

(39:30) Strange environment in Toronto media landscape

(42:30) Oilers stars, contracts and how they move forward

(48:30) Second round matchups CJ is excited about

(53:00) CJs final word

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Sundin & Chayka A Foregone Conclusion? | The Chris Johnston Show Apr 30, 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 Leafs picture getting clearer with Sundin and Chayka at the head?

(12:30) Brady Tkachuk trade speculation

(29:30) Lightning on the brink

(33:30) Flyers eliminate the Penguins

(36:00) Can the Oilers force Game 7?

(40:00) Stick Taps

Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw

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