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Hughes Family Reunion? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 08, 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 Quinn Hughes to New Jersey rumours have gotten louder (10:00) Other rumours out there...are they legit? Also the Oilers continuing to kick tires on Jarry? (13:15) How tight the east standings are (16:00) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't care how small the olympic rink is (23:00) Stamkos rumours and New Jersey also kicking tires on him? (24:30) Brad Marchand's antics (30:30) Ask CJ

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NHL At Olympics In Jeopardy? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 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) Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar & the Avalanche are on absolute fire (13:30) Is there a conversation to be had about McDavid vs. MacKinnon? (17:30) Connor Bedard continues his hot streak (20:30) Tyler Seguin's injury and if the Stars need to find depth on the trade market (25:15) Will we see trades before the roster freeze? (27:40) Is Jordan Binnington pushing his way out of St. Louis? Who are the Blues realistically looking to move? (34:30) Is Olympic hockey in danger of being cancelled?

(50:15) Stick Taps

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Vancouver Moves? | The Chris Johnston Show Dec 01, 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 big news (3:30) Which veterans are going Vancouver going to trade? (7:45) Teams are waiting for dominos to fall before wanting to trade? (12:00) The mid-off (14:00) The loser point (18:00) The Senators might go for a big swing? (25:30) Extensions to the Calgary Flames front office

(29:00) Edmonton still looking for a goalie?

(31:30) What is the temperature in Montreal?

(34:00) Cole Caufield

(37:00) Connor Bedard willing himself onto Team Canada

(45:00) Are the Rangers still in the mix?

(47:45) Ask CJ

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Thanksgiving Math | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 27, 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 did the math on how many teams make the playoffs if they're in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving (6:00) Which teams could be in and out, based on who we see clicking (9:15) How good are the Avalanche? (13:00) Scott Wedgewood playing himself into Team Canada (17:30) Jordan Binnington & his trade value (25:15) Canucks becoming sellers: Sherwood likely to get moved and also would they even look to move Quinn Hughes? (31:15) The price of Ryan O'Reilly is too high?

(35:00) Edmonton needs to add

(42:00) Ottawa is the only Canadian team in a playoff spot right now

(46:45) Leafs corner

(50:00) Stick Taps

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Bunch of Maloney | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 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) Flames ownership doesn't want to rebuild (14:00) Quinn Hughes probably doesn't want to stay in Vancouver if they rebuild (24:00) Canadiens sign Texier (27:00) Is it already too late for the Maple Leafs or can they salvage a playoff spot? (36:30) What would it look like if the Maple Leafs were sellers? (39:30) What's the health update on Auston Matthews? (45:30) Ask CJ including if the Hurricanes are shopping Andrei Svechnikov, if Pavel Mintyukov wants out of Anaheim & more! Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 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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Open For Business | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 20, 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) New NHL trade board with Rasmus Andersson on the top of the list

(8:00) Nashville open for business with Stamkos and Marchessault potentially on the block and which teams are most interested

(17:00) If Alex Tuch will move

(20:00) Reilly, Carlo could be on the block for Maple Leafs & other teams looking to sell

(29:00) Team Canada roster discussion

(43:00) Takeaways from Brad Treliving's press conference & Leafs corner

(51:30) Was Rantanen's hit worth a suspension?

(59:00) Stick Taps

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What Happened To Hughes? | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 17, 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 2026 free agent class takes another hit with Kempe extension with Kings

(10:00) Young players & coming out of a rebuild the right way

(13:30) Would Team Canada take risks with young players?

(20:30) Should Team Canada take Sam Bennett to the Olympics?

(25:00) Jack Hughes weird injury after team dinner

(31:00) David Kampf signs with Vancouver

(34:45) Injuries hitting Montreal

(39:00) Canadian teams aren't looking so hot in the standings

(42:15) Not a lot of options on the trade market right now

(48:00) Wellness check in Toronto

(55:30) Tribute to Larry Brooks

(58:45) Ask CJ

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The Leafs Couldn't Possibly Rebuild Could They? | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 13, 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) Injury updates on injuries to Auston Matthews & Anthony Stolarz

(3:00) What has to change to the Maple Leafs lineup?

(7:45) Some in the Leafs fanbase are calling for a rebuild, is the panic meter way too far right now?

(11:45) Is there a way the Leafs can play at a higher level?

(18:00) Team Canada meeting this week, where will these roster spots go?

(33:00) Surprising names that could make Team Canada at the Olympics

(36:00) The Avalanche are on fire

(42:00) Brady & Matthew Tkachuk starting their own podcast, should they be the CJ Show's first guests?

(47:45) Stick Taps

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Who's On The Hot Seat? | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 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) The Oilers losing 9-1 to the Avalanche & why they're struggling

(13:45) The Maple Leafs struggling defensively

(18:45) How can Craig Berube get the most out of his lineup?

(23:15) Joseph Woll working himself back

(26:45) Should the Vancouver Canucks rebuild?

(31:30) The Ducks & Blackhawks surge: who is most impressive?

(38:30) Thoughts on the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

(43:00) Ask CJ

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Will Kadri Stay Or Go? | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 07, 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) Nazem Kadri...will he get traded or do the Flames want to keep him?

(11:00) Things aren't looking good in Nashville & which veterans they could start to move

(21:30) St. Louis healthy scratched Jordan Kyrou, frustration with start & Jordan Binnington

(31:30) Celebrini making a good run for Team Canada roster spot & more Hockey Canada talk

(39:30) Still juice in the Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry

(45:00) What's going on with David Kampf and the Maple Leafs?

(52:15) The Mammoth fast tracking rebuild

(54:15) Stick Taps

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