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Are We Getting Early Season Trades? | The Chris Johnston Show Nov 03, 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) Jays talk

(16:00) Chris Tanev injury

(17:30) Canadian team power rankings

(36:00) Are early season trades going to happen?

(39:45) Ask CJ

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The 2026 Free Agent Class Is Already Dead | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 31, 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) Blue Jays chat

(11:00) Harley, Necas signing long term deals & the death of the 2026 free agent class

(25:30) Logan Cooley signing a mammoth contract

(30:30) What would Connor Bedard's next contract look like?

(33:00) Bedard & Celebrini pushing for a roster spot on Team Canada

(42:00) The standings in the NHL

(51:00) The struggling Maple Leafs

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Mission For McKenna? | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 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) The Mitch Love situation

(4:00) Devils hot streak, if they're for real & the guys end up in a rabbit hole

(15:30) The greatest individual cup raise of all time

(17:30) Is Montreal the best Canadian team so far this season?

(19:30) Lukas Reichel trade & a critical season for Vancouver

(22:30) Tom Wilson hit that leads into him potentially playing for Team Canada at the Olympics?

(29:30) Brad Marchand's candidacy for the Hall of Fame

(58:45) Stick Taps

(32:30) What will the Flames do this season and if it's leading to a mission for McKenna

(45:15) Linus Ullmark trying to get into a goalie fight

(51:45) AskCJ

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Front Office Favourites | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 23, 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) Chris' personal Blue Jays story

(17:00) Maple Leafs' struggles

(23:00) Senators injuries and would they look to make a trade?

(26:45) Superstar rookies

(38:00) Front office survey from around the league

(51:00) Brad Marchand returning to Boston

(54:45) Golden Knights injuries

(58:45) Stick Taps

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Lack Of Identity | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 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) Anthony Stolarz comments about his teammates & team identity

(13:30) Teams trying to emulate the Florida Panthers

(20:00) Shane Pinto contract extension

(30:00) Teams who have stood out so far this years - positive & negative

(41:00) Jaromir Jagr is still playing

(47:45) Ask CJ

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Capital Captain Down | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 16, 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) HAPPY BIRTHDAY CJ!!!

(02:32) The Sabres and Kevyn Adams

(11:14) Brady Tkachuk injury and the Senators

(24:50) Carter Hart's NHL future

(27:24) Olympic ice and village concerns

(40:02) Stick Taps

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Lane Gets Paid | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 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) Lane Hutson signs extension with Canadiens

(9:30) Other potential UFAs who could be getting a new deal anytime soon

(14:30) The Sabres are already going through it

(21:30) Surprising moments to start the season

(23:30) No games on Friday

(28:00) Sharks owner interview

(36:30) Easton Cowan's debut with Maple Leafs

(41:30) Ask CJ

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Hutson Extension Talks Getting Personal | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 09, 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 contract extension and what it means for the Oilers window to win

(20:00) Oilers already struggling with goaltending

(23:30) The 2026 free agent class looks like a dud now with all the re-signings

(30:45) Thoughts on Eichel/Connor extensions with Vegas and Winnipeg

(33:45) Lane Hutson contract negotiations getting personal in Montreal

(41:00) What CJ with the Leafs after the first game of the season

(46:00) Blue Jays after clinching ALCS berth

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McDavid Contract More Unlikely? | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 06, 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 on cloud nine after Blue Jays ALDS Game 2

(13:00) McDavid contract update after Knoblauch extension?

(22:30) The Panthers and Lightning don't like each other & still too many preseason games?

(35:00) A heated discussion on the amazon series

(50:00) Ask CJ

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The Leafs Finish Where? NHL Season Predictions | The Chris Johnston Show Oct 02, 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) Kaprizov deal and where it lands with McDavid, Makar and others in the future

(7:00) Luke Hughes contract with New Jersey

(13:30) Hockey Canada players haven't signed

(16:00) Connor Ingram traded to Edmonton

(19:00) Season Predictions! Starting with the Atlantic division

(29:00) Metro division preview

(38:30) Central division predictions

(48:30) Pacific division preview

(58:00) Way too early award and cup winners

(1:11:00) Stick Taps

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