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Setting The Record Straight, Matthews Future & Direction Of Maple Leafs | The Chris Johnston Show

Podcast: The Chris Johnston Show
Published: May 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 3510
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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 talks Keith Pelley's erroneous reports comments (7:00) The press conference, how Pelley handed Steve Simmons & more (12:30) Is there anything Leafs fans should be hopeful for? (15:00) Auston Matthews and how he feels with Leafs direction/if he would be moved this summer (22:30) Craig Berube's future (26:30) Mats Sundin and his role (30:00) People considering Mats as a "human shield" (35:00) The Leafs over/under making the playoffs (39:30) Strange environment in Toronto media landscape (42:30) Oilers stars, contracts and how they move forward (48:30) Second round matchups CJ is excited about (53:00) CJs final word TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices