PTO: [COL] Jack Johnson signs PTO with the Avalanche

[MMC]

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[MartyOwns]

PTO's are great, risk-free.

 

[Anders Cain]

Gross

 

[Gurglesons]

LOLLLLLLL

ALL HAIL SAKIC!

 

[Gurglesons]

PTO's are great, risk-free.

Nothing about Jack Johnson is risk-free.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

But...why?

Edit: Nevermind. I get it. The Avs are finally getting the Johnson and Johnson pairing together.

 

[CoachBadkitten]

A great way to make your young good D look even better. Excellent move.

 

[MartyOwns]

Nothing about Jack Johnson is risk-free.

i know people love taking easy shots at jack johnson on here like he's pierre mcguire, but obviously a PTO is risk-free. it's actually pretty good to have a veteran presence in training camp, there's literally no downside.

 

[Lt Dan]

I wish nothing but the best for Jack. I am still sad that his dad f***ed him over and I hope that he finally puts it all together in Colorado and helps the team get to the next level

Here is to your future Jack!

 

[Tommy Shelby]

 

[kanucks25]

But...why?

Edit: Nevermind. I get it. The Avs are finally getting the Johnson and Johnson pairing together.

Coloradan anti-vaxxers in shambles.

 

[Gurglesons]

i know people love taking easy shots at jack johnson on here like he's pierre mcguire, but obviously a PTO is risk-free. it's actually pretty good to have a veteran presence in training camp, there's literally no downside.

JJ seems like the type of dude every coach loves.

 

[Brodeur]

Alright, PTO season!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, most PTOs don't lead to contracts. In some cases, it helps a team fulfill the CBA requirement of dressing at least 8 "veteran" players in preseason. Sometimes it seems like some people expect the core players to suit up in every preseason game. Most teams will have PTO guys to give some regulars the night off.

Looking at the Avs preseason schedule, there's a back to back on October 4th at Minnesota and one at home the next night against Vegas. I'd imagine they'd save most of the "A" squad for the home game while the "B" team gets sent to Minnesota. I'd bet a donut that Johnson is part of the "B" team and saves Girard/Toews/Byram from making a round trip flight.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

At best the #8D on the Avs depth chart

 

[AvsCOL]

With the analytics approach that COL has taken in recent years, I’m surprised he even got a PTO. With that being said, he’s a warm body for training camp.

 

[varano]

But...why?

Edit: Nevermind. I get it. The Avs are finally getting the Johnson and Johnson pairing together.

You mean the vaccine line.

 

[tucker3434]

Seemed like there was always a rumor floating around that we'd pick him up back when our defense was terrible. Funny that he shows up now.

 

[BHD]

Hopefully, Avs fans don’t get to witness the total Jack Johnson Experience.

 

[Peat]

If MacKinnon is stopping and restarting the practice every time the pass isn't right with JJ out there, they could break Herb Brooks' record for the longest hockey practice.

 

[BlueOil]

is this to replace johnson with johnson when the inevitable injury happens?

 

[Lays]

I know everyone loves to make fun of JMFJ but honestly in his limited stint with NYR last season he was pretty solid for the most part, laid some big hits, and seemed like a good locker room guy. He’s not someone I’d want in my top 6 but as a 7/8D he’s fine

 

[Yog S'loth]

He can pair with MacDermid on the blueline.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[missionAvs]

What in the hell is this?

 

[Jerkbait]

Well JJ will probably get the last laugh on all of you. Signs a minimum amount deal, plays 30 to 50 games in the reg season and then scores his only playoff goal to win the avs the cup!!!

 

[SML2]

Do people not have eyes anymore? Are they scouting with a pillow case over their head? I was told JJ was awful before he suited up for the Rangers. I knew it going in. But I wasn't prepared. It was bad. Sooo bad. The only reason I bring that guy into camp is to give the young forward someone to tool on and the to show the young Dmen "kid, this clown has been in this league for 10 plus years. You can do this."