Julian McKenzie

Julian McKenzie

Staff Writer, Flames

Julian McKenzie is a staff writer for The Athletic's NHL vertical and is based in Calgary. He also hosts The Chris Johnston Show with The Athletic's Chris Johnston. Julian's work can also be found in the New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, CTV Montreal, The Canadian Press, TSN 690, the Montreal Gazette, The Sporting News and in other publications.

Julian McKenzie is a staff writer for The Athletic's NHL vertical and is based in Calgary. He also hosts The Chris Johnston Show with The Athletic's Chris Johnston. Julian's work can also be found in the New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, CTV Montreal, The Canadian Press, TSN 690, the Montreal Gazette, The Sporting News and in other publications.

NHL free-agency report card: Grades for each team’s early offseason moves

NHL free-agency report card: Grades for each team’s early offseason moves

Five days into NHL free agency, the list of impact players remaining on the market is … not lengthy. How's your favorite team doing so far?

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Martin Necas among 14 NHL players electing for salary arbitration

Martin Necas among 14 NHL players electing for salary arbitration

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Trevor Zegras? Kaapo Kakko? Here are 11 potential Flames offseason targets

Trevor Zegras? Kaapo Kakko? Here are 11 potential Flames offseason targets

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Calgary Flames mailbag: Submit your questions for Julian McKenzie

Calgary Flames mailbag: Submit your questions for Julian McKenzie

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Why the Calgary Flames were wise to not overspend or overextend in free agency

Why the Calgary Flames were wise to not overspend or overextend in free agency

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Predators win Steven Stamkos sweepstakes, sign Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei: Sources

Predators win Steven Stamkos sweepstakes, sign Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei: Sources

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Bruins sign Elias Lindholm to 7-year, $54.25 million contract: Sources

Bruins sign Elias Lindholm to 7-year, $54.25 million contract: Sources

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Sam Reinhart agrees to 8-year contract to return to Panthers: Sources

Sam Reinhart agrees to 8-year contract to return to Panthers: Sources

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NHL free agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?

NHL free agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?

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Who should Calgary Flames target in free agency? Plus, meet the Day 2 draft picks

Who should Calgary Flames target in free agency? Plus, meet the Day 2 draft picks

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What are the Flames getting in 2024 first-round picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin?

What are the Flames getting in 2024 first-round picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin?

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Flames trade Andrew Mangiapane to Capitals: Why Calgary made this move

Flames trade Andrew Mangiapane to Capitals: Why Calgary made this move

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Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck wins Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goalie

Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck wins Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goalie

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What I’m hearing about the Calgary Flames’ draft plans, UFA and trade possibilities

What I’m hearing about the Calgary Flames’ draft plans, UFA and trade possibilities

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What's it like for former NHL players working in a front office when their kids get drafted?

What's it like for former NHL players working in a front office when their kids get drafted?

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NHL Draft 2024: Will any (more) teams trade their first-round picks?

NHL Draft 2024: Will any (more) teams trade their first-round picks?

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Oilers at Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 7 odds, expert picks: Can Edmonton complete 3-0 comeback?

Oilers at Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 7 odds, expert picks: Can Edmonton complete 3-0 comeback?

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What NHL offseason trades, signings and other moves would we like to see? One pick for each team

What NHL offseason trades, signings and other moves would we like to see? One pick for each team

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NHL free agency 2024: Every team’s toughest decision, from Stamkos to Kane to Reinhart vs. Montour

NHL free agency 2024: Every team’s toughest decision, from Stamkos to Kane to Reinhart vs. Montour

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Panthers at Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 6 odds, expert picks: Will Oilers force Game 7?

Panthers at Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 6 odds, expert picks: Will Oilers force Game 7?

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After trading Jacob Markstrom, can the Calgary Flames really avoid a rebuild?

After trading Jacob Markstrom, can the Calgary Flames really avoid a rebuild?

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Flames trade Jacob Markström to Devils for Kevin Bahl, protected 2025 first-round pick

Flames trade Jacob Markström to Devils for Kevin Bahl, protected 2025 first-round pick

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Flames salary-cap dump targets? Martin Necas trade ideas? Mailbag

Flames salary-cap dump targets? Martin Necas trade ideas? Mailbag

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Oilers at Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 5 odds, expert picks: Oilers attempt series comeback

Oilers at Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 5 odds, expert picks: Oilers attempt series comeback

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Panthers at Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 4 odds, expert picks: Florida attempts a sweep

Panthers at Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 4 odds, expert picks: Florida attempts a sweep

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