
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 | 452 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HockeySports | |||

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) What's going on in Columbus? Marchenko's future, will he be traded?
(04:47) What will Adam ... more
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Connor Hellebuyck suspended by the Winnipeg Jets
(12:00) Latest on Dylan Larkin & the Red W... more
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Back from the summer with a new look
(2:00) 8-year deals are done as of Tuesday
(9:00) Cut... more
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including:
(00:00) Names engraved into the Stanley Cup discussion
(9:00) Ducks match Carlsson offersheet
(18:00) What's next for the Flyers ... more
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There are obviously a lot of Leafs podcasts out there but this is one of the best Leads podcasts.
Great commentary, insights and chemistry between CJ and Julian.
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.
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Topical hockey analysis with a veteran insider and a prolific writer, focused on big NHL stories, off-season moves, contract discussions, and coaching changes. Episodes emphasize roster-building, cap implications, and trade chatter, often pairing in-depth roster math with practical scenarios and forward-looking forecasts. A notable strength is the seasoned co-host dynamic, which blends professional insight with accessible banter, making complex front-office decisions more approachable for listeners. Ad reads and cross-media commentary are common, giving a sense of broader industry context and sponsorship integration. This show is likely to appeal to serious hockey fans who want strategic takes and market-aware perspectives beyond game recap... more
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2. Julian McKenzie
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