C Kent Johnson - Cleveland Monsters, AHL (2021, 5th, CBJ)

[Faceboner]

He’s looked real good in all 3 games. Noticed him more than mctavish.

That's his game he would have been top 3 if people didn't question his ability to translate to the next level if it does cbj made out almost like a steal but went top 5 had the highest offensive upside of his draft

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

That's his game he would have been top 3 if people didn't translate to the next level if it does cbj made out almost like a steal but went top 5 had the highest offensive upside of his draft

A+ username.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Shame he had to go out this way (getting benched for most of the period), but he had a great tournament.

 

[lawrence]

This is what I told others who had the idea that it be great to ice a bunch of under 19 year olds a if the nhl cannot go in 2026.

this is perfect example.

In the 1st period Johnson got easily man handled by Swedish men. Now he did still have a good game and I’m not really sure why he got benched since his puck possession game is still better than most players on that team and he was not the main problem.

anyways he looked real good given the opportunity. Solid prospect very good prospect.

 

[Youngguns1380]

Kent Johnson with the Game Winner

 

[covfefe]

His skating's improved so much since he was in Trail, it's great to see. I hope he shreds the NHL. Hands like baby jesus

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Hoping to get some insight into how he's been playing since being back from the Olympics.

I watched him today and thought he was very meh. It seemed the coach pulled back some minutes in the third period thinking they had it in the bag, yet they nearly blew it. I saw him a little bit after the game went 4-2. I am fairly certain the kid will be on the first flight to Columbus after their season is over but I am just not sure if he should move to the NHL yet. I think another year in Michigan would probably be best for him. How do Michigan fans/watchers feel?

 

[Breakers]

Hoping to get some insight into how he's been playing since being back from the Olympics.

I watched him today and thought he was very meh. It seemed the coach pulled back some minutes in the third period thinking they had it in the bag, yet they nearly blew it. I saw him a little bit after the game went 4-2. I am fairly certain the kid will be on the first flight to Columbus after their season is over but I am just not sure if he should move to the NHL yet. I think another year in Michigan would probably be best for him. How do Michigan fans/watchers feel?

This is from the coaching staff
Muckalt is a former NHL'er and the assistant coach and they talk with the Michigan Play-by-Play announcers and give them stats, things players are good at and improvements they should make for color commentary to use on air.

They said he needs to work on his play in the neutral zone and go more North South just to gain entry into the zone. Because they were having problems with offsides and him doing too much.

Once he is the zone you see his high end skill on display.
So Muckalt was saying gain the zone then you can go "east-west" because when you do it in the neutral zone your line mates lose all their speed waiting to see what you do, thats why Beniers is usually the puck carrier.

 

[ColumbusTrill]

Hoping to get some insight into how he's been playing since being back from the Olympics.

I watched him today and thought he was very meh. It seemed the coach pulled back some minutes in the third period thinking they had it in the bag, yet they nearly blew it. I saw him a little bit after the game went 4-2. I am fairly certain the kid will be on the first flight to Columbus after their season is over but I am just not sure if he should move to the NHL yet. I think another year in Michigan would probably be best for him. How do Michigan fans/watchers feel?

Why not have him in the ahl next year? He'll be able to get adjusted to the pro game and have more time to focus on strength and conditioning

 

[CBJWerenski8]

This is from the coaching staff
Muckalt is a former NHL'er and the assistant coach and they talk with the Michigan Play-by-Play announcers and give them stats, things players are good at and improvements they should make for color commentary to use on air.

They said he needs to work on his play in the neutral zone and go more North South just to gain entry into the zone. Because they were having problems with offsides and him doing too much.

Once he is the zone you see his high end skill on display.
So Muckalt was saying gain the zone then you can go "east-west" because when you do it in the neutral zone your line mates lose all their speed waiting to see what you do, thats why Beniers is usually the puck carrier.

Thanks for the insight. Its important he gets that under control because doing that in the NHL can get your head taken off.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Why not have him in the ahl next year? He'll be able to get adjusted to the pro game and have more time to focus on strength and conditioning

We could do that, but Cleveland could be a tire fire again next year. Like I said I firmly expect to see him in the NHL next year though

 

[Waterbuf]

We could do that, but Cleveland could be a tire fire again next year. Like I said I firmly expect to see him in the NHL next year though

CBJ is already working in Sillinger and Chinakhov and probably others I dont know of, so I got worried theyd want to not have too many rookie guys

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[William H Bonney]

He'd benefit from another year of college hockey.

 

[majormajor]

He'd benefit from another year of college hockey.

He has a lot more maturing to do but I'm not sure college hockey is the place to do it.

The AHL schedule is similar with a lot of free weekdays to focus on strength training. That and KJ is good enough to get away with a lot of bad habits in college. Playing against stronger players will force him to mature his game.

 

[Breakers]

They said Nash was in the house and they have been meeting for coffee regularly discussing things

If they feel he is ready
Got to clean up that neutral zone play, he's just got to

 

[majormajor]

They said Nash was in the house and they have been meeting for coffee regularly discussing things

If they feel he is ready
Got to clean up that neutral zone play, he's just got to

I really doubt they think he's ready for full time NHL duty.

It's more likely they'll just give him some NHL games this Spring to get him some NHL experience. He'll be in the AHL for much of next year unless he has a monster* offseason in the gym.

*pun unintended.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Stewie Griffin]

The first domino to fall in Michigan. Excited to see his debut

 

[snipes]

Good for him, he’s a heck of a player. CBJ has some nice pieces in their pipeline.

 

[Mikeshane]

He has the skill but will he be able to figure out how to navigate the physicality of the NHL is the question.

I would give him a year in the AHL.

 

[Youngguns1380]

Signing their ELC’s

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

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Signing their ELC’s

My god look how young the guy beside Johnson looks.. just crazy

 

[keppel146]

Left too early imo

 

[Youngguns1380]

My god look how young the guy beside Johnson looks.. just crazy

That is Nick Blankenburg - crazy how young he looks