
Leading NHL insider, Chris Johnston, is joined by The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie to discuss the biggest stories from around the hockey world.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 445 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HockeySports | |||

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 Riel... more
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 l... more
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?
(2... more
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 ... more
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The content itself in this podcast is great. One complaint is having to skip 2-3 mins in to actually start hearing the podcast. Another gripe is that whoever places the ads into the pod just drops them in the middle of dialogue and it ruins the flow of the podcast. Updating and removing a star because they STILL haven’t made adjustments. Its a shame
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Too bad you have to advertise for a political agenda fundraiser. Drop your virtue signaling woke advertising and this is a top flight podcast. Like most fans we prefer your sports commentary, not your political opinions.
The content itself in this podcast is great. One complaint is having to skip 2-3 mins in to actually start hearing the podcast. Another gripe is that whoever places the ads into the pod just drops them in the middle of dialogue and it ruins the flow of the podcast.
I enjoy Chris and Julian’s insights into the NHL and hockey in general, and their chemistry is good, almost bordering on homoerotic at times (Julian to Chris and not the other way around). I also appreciate that this newest season is louder and that Chris (so far) has been using a broadcast quality microphone on each episode.
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Two NHL insiders provide deep-dive analysis on league-wide stories, with a sharp focus on coaching moves, front-office decisions, and major team narratives. Episodes frequently blend tactical game-by-game breakdowns with ownership and management dynamics, offering insight into how leadership changes shape rosters, drafting, and playoff chances. The dynamic between the hosts—Chris Johnston's insider reporting and Julian McKenzie's broader reporting perspective—drives a fast-paced, informed conversation that covers marquee teams (notably Toronto and Edmonton) while weaving in league-wide context, narrative shifts, and occasional light banter. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle both strategic front-office questions and on-ice perf... more
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