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Biography |
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Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 183 lbs
Birthday: 12/24/1985
Hometown: Calgary, AB, Canada
Draft: 3rd round (67th overall), 2004 (Pittsburgh)
Acquired: Draft
Player Type: Dangler
NHL Comparable: Blake Wheeler |
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Career Projection |
| Johnson is a fearless player. He’s only of average size, but he absolutely has the grit and tenacity to play hockey in the NHL at some point in time. He shouldn’t be expected to be an offensive horse at that level, but he can provide solid offensive flow on any of the lower two lines, working hard along the wall and occasionally pinching into a top six role. He has the tools to be an effective bottom six NHL player, even if his offensive abilities are limited.
Look to see him in the NHL during the 2009-10 season at some
point, even if only for a cup of coffee. |
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Strengths |
| Has average to above average speed…powerful wrist shot…very shifty and sneaky with the puck on his stick…will not be overwhelmed by the NHL theater…plays without fear…can put home the dirty goals close to the blue paint |
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Weaknesses |
| Will be generally limited offensively in the NHL...not very strong, physically…tends to sometimes drift in and out of relevance… |
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Achievements/Awards |
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Dartmouth College Rookie of the Year; 2004-2005
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