Chris Johnston

Projecting Team Canada’s 2022 Olympic men’s hockey roster

Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston is in his 14th season covering the NHL and fifth for Sportsnet. His career began with The Canadian Press and has covered 10 Stanley Cup finals and two Olympics. He is a frequent contributor to Sportsnet's TV and radio platforms and a regular guest on the "Puck Talks" speaking series.

In Maple Leafs' talks with Oilers about Hyman, Dubas isn't bending the knee

If the Oilers come around to Kyle Dubas' way of viewing the situation, a sign-and-trade for Zach Hyman could still happen. But there doesn’t appear to be a compromise. Right now, the Maple Leafs' GM isn’t bending the knee for anyone.

Maple Leafs at crossroads as Zach Hyman nears exit

In an era where cap space is king, Kraken draft with the long game in mind

The Kraken couldn't simply try and mimic what the Golden Knights did four years ago. No, we live in a time now where cap space is king. And, after their draft choices, Seattle will soon be calling the shots from the throne.

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Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft: 10 most intriguing players left unprotected

Decisions loom large for Ron Francis and the Kraken. Here’s a look at the 10 most intriguing players left unprotected for the Seattle expansion draft.

Forged by disappointment, Lightning ride out every storm to win Stanley Cup

Kucherov, Vasilevskiy just two of Lightning's many Conn Smythe candidates

Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy have been dominating tournaments together for more than a decade and one of them seems appears poised to be just the third Russian-born Conn Smythe winner. But a number of Lightning players are in the conversation for playoff MVP as the Bolts try to go back-to-back.

Lightning's championship plans put on hold by determined Canadiens

The Lightning played like a team trying to walk with legends. And they came up against a determined opponent that found a way through their attack. Now they head home with a chance to repeat as Stanley Cup champions on home ice.

Facing cap crunch, Lightning using 'Last Dance' mentality in bid to repeat

Tyler Johnson gives Lightning apt parting gift amid uncertain future

If he ends up leaving after the season, Tyler Johnson's performance in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday should serve as a pretty nice parting gift to the Tampa Bay Lightning.