The Chris Johnston Show

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Mila-No! | The Chris Johnston Show Jan 13, 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) Chris discusses his trip to the Milan Olympic hockey arena (18:45) Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and hire Rick Bowness (24:30) Will more coaches get fired? (27:00) Dougie Hamilton and Devils rift, will he get moved? (33:00) Are the Canucks finally settling on a rebuild?

(39:00) More on the Senators situation

(43:45) Buffalo hosting the draft

(47:45) Ask CJ

(28:00) Stick Taps

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Statement | The Chris Johnston Show Jan 09, 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 statement the Ottawa Senators made about Linus Ullmark (15:15) CJ's new trade board and are the Rangers and other teams going to sell? (21:15) Latest on if Kadri will be moved (22:30) Will the Jets be sellers? (25:00) CJ is in Milan taking a look at the arena for the Olympics

(28:00) Stick Taps

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The Right Choices? | The Chris Johnston Show Jan 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) Team Canada roster and Sam Bennett's comments on not making the roster (17:30) Why aren't Team USA bringing players like Robertson, Fox and Caufield? (23:00) Canada and USA eliminated from World Juniors (34:00) Leafs corner with the latest on Chris Tanev and Auston Matthews hot streak (42:00) The Devils continue to struggle (45:45) Chinakhov trade to the Penguins

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10 Things That Will Define Hockey In 2026 | The Chris Johnston Show Jan 02, 2026

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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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10 Best NHL Stories Of 2025 | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 29, 2025

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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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CJ Claus | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 26, 2025

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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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Is Berube In Or Out? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 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) 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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Is Alex Tuch The Hottest Name On The Market? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 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) 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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Wild Looking To Add More Than Quinn Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 15, 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) 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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Are The Leafs Back? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 11, 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) 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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