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Earns helper Friday Johnson managed an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Johnson has three assists over five games since he was recalled from AHL Cleveland. All of those points have come over the last two contests. The 21-year-old forward is up to one goal, five assists, 16 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 13 outings overall. He's still a player to hold onto in dynasty formats, but Johnson's bottom-six role currently doesn't offer much hope for him returning value in redraft formats.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices on top line Johnson practiced on the top line during Thursday's practice, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was called up Thursday after Wednesday's disappointing loss in Montreal. Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent put his lines in a blender and came up with Johnson in a top-six role upon his return to Columbus following an impressive five goals and 15 points in 10 games at at AHL Cleveland. Columbus desperately needs offense, and Johnson could deliver. Vincent added that they don't want Johnson yo-yoing between the NHL and AHL, indicating he's here to stay.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson is FEELING GOOD and IN RHYTHM after stint in Cleveland | Media Availability (11/30/23)

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ascends to top level Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Johnson seemed lost when he was sent to the minors Nov. 4, as he had only a goal and two assists in eight games. But the trip to the minors did wonders for the fifth overall pick in the 2021 Draft as Johnson had five goals and 15 points in 10 games with the Monsters. The Blue Jackets are in dire need of scoring as they sit 24th in NHL scoring. Look for Johnson to get a top-nine role at this time and expect to see him as a top-six forward in the near future.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to thrive in AHL Johnson has scored five goals and 15 points in 10 games since being reassigned to AHL Cleveland, but there's still no clear timeline for his return to the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portz...

Impact "It's [about] getting stronger physically, and it's not his fault. He's doing everything right," Columbus coach Pascal Vincent said Friday. "He's just built that way, and now we've created [an off-ice] program for him to improve his ability to win those one-on-one battles. This is great that he's scoring goals, but it's more than points." Johnson is still only 21 and scored 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, so the Blue Jackets still view him as a key part of their future. It might take an injury or trade to open up a spot for him in the NHL in the short term, however.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing time at center in Cleveland Johnson scored two goals in Friday's game for AHL Cleveland, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was sent down to Cleveland a week ago and has already piled up two goals and five points in three AHL games, but the 2021 fifth overall pick's offensive skill has never been in question. The 21-year-old also skated at center for Cleveland on Friday, and while he'll likely be a winger in the NHL, more versatility certainly can't hurt his future outlook. Johnson's demotion was largely due to his need to get stronger on the puck and better able to handle the physical demands of the NHL, so his fast start for the Monsters may not impact how quickly he's back with Columbus. The fact that Patrik Laine returned from injured reserve Friday just further crowds the Jackets' forward ranks, and it might take a trade to open up room for Johnson once the team feels he's ready.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has two helpers in AHL debut Johnson had two assists Friday in his first minor-league game.

Impact Johnson went straight from the University of Michigan to the Blue Jackets in April of 2022, after Columbus selected him fifth overall in 2021. The center had 16 goals and 24 assists in 79 NHL games last season, but he struggled this year with his game. The Blue Jackets sent him to Cleveland on Friday as they want him to regain his confidence. Johnson looked good in the Monsters' 7-3 loss to Providence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AHL bound Johnson was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday,

Impact It's been a tough start to the season for the 21-year-old as he has a goal and two assists in eight games. Johnson was a healthy scratch twice in the early going and needs to play a lot to regain his confidence. The fifth overall pick in 2021, Johnson had 16 goals and 40 points in 79 NHL games last season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First snipe of campaign Johnson scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Wild.

Impact On a faceoff in the Minnesota end early in the second period, Cole Sillinger won the draw and got the puck back to Johnson, who immediately ripped it top shelf over Filip Gustavsson. It's Johnson's second point in four games, and after recording 16 goals and 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft could take a step forward in his sophomore campaign as part of Columbus' young core.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will make season debut Saturday Johnson will be in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers after being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' season opener, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site report...

Impact The 20-year-old watched from the press box against the Flyers on Thursday, but whatever message the coaching staff was trying to send appears to have been received. Johnson scored 16 goals and 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, and he's expected to make his 2023-24 debut Saturday on the third line alongside Cole Sillinger -- who was taken 12th overall in the same 2021 NHL Draft in which Johnson went fifth.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson's BACKHAND SPINNING PASS behind the net finds Justin Danforth for a GOAL 😳 WOW! 💥💥💥

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kent Johnson's 'Michigan goal' had the Columbus Blue Jackets fired UP | Postgame Media (3/24/23)

MARCH 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kent Johnson scores lacrosse-style goal for Columbus Blue Jackets against New York Islanders Rookie Kent Johnson finally pulls off a \

MARCH 25, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

GOTTA SEE IT: Kent Johnson Starts With The Filthy Toe Drag, Finishes With The Michigan

MARCH 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

It's a MICHIGAN GOAL for Kent Johnson! 😱

MARCH 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kent Johnson is a BIG WATER GUY 💧 | CBJ Today (3/22/23)

MARCH 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in win Johnson logged two assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Johnson assisted on Jack Roslovic's power-play tally in the second period before setting up Boone Jenner's game-tying goal with 47 seconds remaining in the third. Johnson has demonstrated his playmaking ability recently, recording seven points (one goal, six assists) over his last seven games. The 20-year-old rookie is up to 14 goals and 22 assists through 67 games while maintaining a top-six role.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Tuesday Johnson scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Johnson gave the Blue Jackets their first lead, scoring at 1:54 of the second period on a pass from Johnny Gaudreau. This was Johnson's third straight game on the scoresheet (one goal, three assists), which is his longest streak since October. The 20-year-old rookie has 14 goals, 33 points, 92 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 63 appearances.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: How Connor Bedard, Kent Johnson became fast friends The Blue Jackets would like nothing more than for Johnson and Bedard to continue their friendship as teammates in Columbus, of course.

MARCH 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two helpers against Pens Johnson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Both points came in the first period, helping Columbus jump out to a 4-0 lead that they somehow squandered. Johnson is still only 20 years old and playing for a team gunning for the top pick in the Connor Bedard draft, so his lack of consistent production in the NHL isn't a big surprise, but he continues to offer glimpses of his skill and upside. Through 61 games this season, he's picked up 13 goals and 31 points.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson keeps working toward a bright future with the Blue Jackets | Postgame Media (3/7/23)

MARCH 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson Unleashes ROCKET Wrister Top Shelf Past Sabres' Craig Anderson

MARCH 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1

Kent Johnson’s third-period goal was the tiebreaker, Joonas Korpisalo had 36 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Now fourth in rookie scoring Johnson scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Impact Johnson showed off his incredible hands with a surprising turn-around shot from the right circle at the mid-point of the third period. The rookie has four goals (six points) in his last eight games, and he now sits in a tie for fourth on both the rookie point board (27) and goals (12).

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Blue Jackets rookies, Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko, chasing Calder Trophy Blue Jackets forwards Kirill Marchenko, Kent Johnson staying in contention for Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • DISPATCH.COM

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Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1