Jack Johnson - NHL News & Rumors

Canadian NHL team adds Jack Johnson to their scouting staff The former 3rd overall pick and Stanley Cup champion is back in the NHL!

JANUARY 5 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Hangs up skates Johnson retired from playing hockey Monday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Johnson appeared in 1,228 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets, Kings, Avalanche, Penguins, Blackhawks and Rangers, compiling 77 goals and 342 points. Vancouver announced the hiring of the 38-year-old as a pro scout with the organization Monday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Wild Release Defenseman Jack Johnson From His Professional Tryout ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild made a few roster moves on Friday. The Wild first claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt off of waivers from the...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Released from PTO The Wild released Johnson from his professional tryout agreement Friday.

Impact Johnson signed the deal in August, but was unable to stick with the Wild. He had six assists in 41 regular-season contests in 2024-25 with the Blue Jackets and at the age of 38, his NHL career could be over.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran Jack Johnson looking to stick with Wild defenders At age 38, with more than 1,200 NHL games on his resume, Johnson has seen and done it all.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

PTO Signings from around the NHL | NHL.com The NHL Tonight hosts take a look at some notable players signing PTO contracts, including Milan Lucic with the Blue, Jack Johnson with the...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • NHL.COM

Minnesota Wild Sign Forward Brett Leason To A PTO The Minnesota Wild, not really known for signing guys to professional tryouts (PTO's), has signed forward Brett Leason to a PTO. They recent...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Players signed to professional tryouts for NHL training camps | NHL.com Lucic, Sheary, Jack Johnson among those looking to earn job

AUGUST 19, 2025 • NHL.COM

Agrees to professional tryout Johnson signed a professional tryout agreement with Minnesota on Monday.

Impact Johnson earned six assists, 23 shots on goal, 35 blocked shots and 21 hits across 41 regular-season games with Columbus in 2024-25. With Jonas Brodin (upper body) likely to miss the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign, the 38-year-old Johnson could land a spot on Minnesota's Opening Night roster if young defenders Zeev Buium or David Jiricek (abdomen) require additional development time in the minors.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason, Damon Severson and Jack Johnson | Postgame Media

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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