Chris Johnston is an NHL Insider at The Athletic. He specializes in sports journalism, focusing on team and individual sports, as well as the intersection of sports business and competitive athletics. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Business Insider.
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Chris Johnston's coverage indicates a strong focus on sports, particularly hockey and the NHL. He frequently provides event coverage, profiles of players, and addresses trade rumors in the league.
To effectively reach out to Chris Johnston, consider offering exclusive insights or expert commentary related to ongoing events within the NHL. Given his interest in trade rumors and player profiles, pitches centered around upcoming drafts, potential trades involving notable players or emerging talents could be well-received.
It's important to keep in mind that he doesn't have a specific geographic focus but appears to cover international hockey news with an emphasis on Canada and Toronto-based teams like the Maple Leafs.
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By: Chris Johnston
Staal is tied for 22nd in postseason scoring but has six goals in the final on top of his usual shutdown role for the Hurricanes.
By: Michael Russo, Chris Johnston
After their 3-0 defeat of the Golden Knights on Sunday night, the Hurricanes’ celebration in Las Vegas was a family affair.
By: Chris Johnston
The race to July 1 is on. With the Stanley Cup now handed out, teams enter a critical period for business.
By: Chris Johnston
What Nissan revealed could challenge one of the most common assumptions about electric vehicles. Advertising June 16, 2026 - 7:56PM EDT
By: Chris Johnston
Valeri Nichushkin, Tomáš Hertl, Bryan Rust and Connor Hellebuyck join the big board with summer trade activity already rolling.
By: Pierre Lebrun, Chris Johnston
An NHL investigation into Babcock's time with the Blue Jackets found "no current basis to restrict his employment in the league."
By: James Mirtle, Chris Johnston
Given his 2025-26 season was such a career outlier, Raddysh was considered the most high-risk, high-reward free agent in the NHL.
By: Chris Johnston, Rafe Bartholomew
McMann scored 10 goals in 18 games for the Kraken after arriving in Seattle via midseason trade this past season.
US private credit group goes public with latest 625p-a-share takeover offer after airline’s board refuses to engage
By: Chris Johnston
The Tkachuk trade kept the NHL's transactional momentum going. Next up? One of the busiest weeks on the NHL calendar.
