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APRIL 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces assist Friday Johnson logged an assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Johnson was in the lineup over Damon Severson and Jake Christiansen for this contest after being a healthy scratch for the previous four games. The helper ended Johnson's four-game skid, which occurred during March after another lengthy run in the press box. There's no telling if he'll stick in the lineup the rest of the way, and he's unlikely to help most fantasy managers even if he does. Johnson has six helpers, 22 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 18 hits and a minus-10 rating across 39 appearances this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Has narrow window for playing time Johnson suited up for Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers, logging two hits in 9:46 of ice time.

Impact Johnson drew into the lineup due to the absence of Jake Christiansen (upper body). The 38-year-old Johnson had been scratched for the previous nine games and 12 of the last 15 contests, as Denton Mateychuk has taken a more permanent spot in the lineup. Johnson's run of playing time could be short -- Christiansen hasn't been ruled anything worse than day-to-day, and Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) is also expected to make his first appearance since Oct. 15 within the next week. For the season, Johnson has five assists, 19 shots on net, a minus-7 rating, 15 hits and 29 blocked shots over 35 appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Slings assist in loss Johnson registered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Johnson suited up for the third game in a row as the Blue Jackets continue to toy with using seven defensemen. His playing time has been sporadic when the team goes with six blueliners, as he's battling with Jordan Harris for one spot in the lineup in those instances. Johnson is up to five helpers, 18 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances this season, a level of production that won't be useful for most fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rare multi-point effort Johnson provided two assists and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Johnson has played in the last three games, partially aided by the Blue Jackets' return to using seven defensemen. This was his first multi-point effort in nearly a year -- his last came Feb. 18, 2024 versus the Coyotes. The 38-year-old blueliner doubled his point total for this season with Thursday's effort. He's now at four assists, 16 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 30 appearances. When he plays, he fills a third-pairing role.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared but won't play Saturday Johnson (illness) has been cleared but will serve as a healthy scratch Saturday against St. Louis, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Johnson missed Columbus' last game with an illness. While he's healthy Saturday, the veteran blueliner will ultimately miss a second straight contest as a scratch. Johnson has a goal and seven points in 42 games this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Thursday Johnson (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt against Seattle, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Johnson has not been an offensive force this season as the veteran defenseman has only two assists in 27 games. He could return as early as Saturday in St. Louis. Damon Severson will reenter the lineup in place of Johnson on the third pairing, alongside Jake Christiansen.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Johnson logged an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Johnson has played in seven of the last eight games. The 37-year-old's helper was his first point since Oct. 26 versus the Predators. He has an easier path to staying in the lineup as long as the Blue Jackets keep rolling with seven defensemen, which has worked well for them in recent contests. Overall, Johnson has two helpers, 13 shots on net, 11 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 22 outings, so he's not a particularly strong option for fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Johnson (eye) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Devils, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson took a stick to the face Sunday against the Hurricanes and sat out Tuesday against the Lightning, but he should be able to return following a one-game absence. Over 18 appearances this year, he's logged an assist, 12 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-4 rating while averaging 13:32 of ice time. Dante Fabbro (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's matchup, but Jordan Harris will likely be pushed out of the lineup if Fabbro is also able to suit up against the Devils.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Johnson (eye) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Johnson departed Sunday's game against the Hurricanes after taking a stick to the face in the opening frame. The left-shot blueliner will be replaced in the lineup Tuesday by Jordan Harris.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sunday's game Johnson (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Hurricanes.

Impact Johnson took a stick to the face in the opening frame, and he didn't return for the start of the second period. The left-shot blueliner should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's road matchup with the Lightning.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Johnson sat out for the fifth time in six games in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact While trade rumors swirl around prospect defenseman David Jiricek, who is in AHL Cleveland, Johnson hasn't been able to claim a regular role with the NHL club. Jake Christiansen and Jordan Harris have held down the third pairing since Dante Fabbro was plucked off waivers from Nashville. Johnson has one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 37-year-old doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy, as he's unlikely to produce enough offense to help.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Puts up helper Johnson managed an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact The assist was Johnson's first point in six outings this season. He's played exclusively on the third pairing when he suits up, though he may eventually feel some pressure from David Jiricek for a spot in the lineup. Johnson has added two shots on goal, six hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He won't make enough of an impact for fantasy.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 12, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Returning to Columbus Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Johnson had a seven-year stint with the Blue Jackets earlier in his career, which accounted for most of his most successful seasons. At 37 years old, it's unlikely he returns to his former glory on offense. Instead, Johnson will likely serve as a veteran leader for the Blue Jackets' young roster, and he's expected to fill a third-pairing role.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple in overtime win Johnson dished an assist and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Johnson snapped a six-point drought with the assist on the first of Sean Walker's two goals in the game. The 37-year-old Johnson is seeing steady usage on the Avalanche's third pairing this season. He's up to 15 points, his most since 2016-17, while adding 61 shots on net, 65 hits, 79 blocked shots an a plus-16 rating through 66 appearances.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Johnson (illness) took part in practice Monday after skipping Sunday's session, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Johnson appears to be on track to play Tuesday against Calgary. He has supplied 14 points, 60 shots on goal, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Johnson didn't practice Sunday because of an illness, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Johnson will accompany the Avalanche on the team's upcoming four-game road trip, so he might be ready to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has earned three goals, 14 points, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season. If Johnson can't play against the Flames, Caleb Jones could draw into the lineup.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up GWG Johnson has an assist, two blocks and three hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Johnson forced a giveaway in the Avalanche's own and to lead a 2-on-1 that ended with Zach Parise scoring Colorado's first goal. Johnson's been uncharacteristically involved on offense of late, posting a goal and four assists over the last six games. His 14 points through 59 games are the most for Johnson since 2016-17 when recorded 32 as a member of the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slips another assist Johnson had an assist and one hit in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit.

Impact Johnson had the secondary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's tally and extended a rare scoring streak to three games. The defenseman has a goal and three assists during his streak, which accounts for four of his 13 points this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist to win Johnson recorded an assist, two blocks and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Johnson's shot attempt was off the mark, but the puck bounced off the back boards and Ryan Johansen was in position to backhand it in for Colorado's first goal. It was the third point in two games for Johnson, who is not known for his offense. He's up to 12 points, the most he's had since 2018.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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