Confirmed with Link: Jack Johnson signs 1x775k

[We Want Ten]

I thought the dude looked cooked when he left here a million years ago.

I'll be interested to see how this pans out.

 

[squashmaple]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5612345/2024/07/02/jack-johnson-blue-jackets/?source=user_shared_article

This is absolutely why he’s here. Remember he was a part of the change when he was acquired the first time.

Great pull quote:

Johnson will be asked to play a similar role — along with other Blue Jackets veterans — with defensemen David Jiricek and Denton Mateychuk, two former first-round draft picks who will come to training camp with a solid chance to make the roster.

“I’m coming to play and compete like I do every night,” Johnson said. “But it’s a different situation (than Colorado). There are a lot of young guys, and I’m going to try to be the best example and role model I can be. I’ve been around a lot of great leaders in my career.

“I’m going to try to apply all those things toward helping this group out, on and off the ice. That’s the meal room, the weight room, having young guys over for dinner … whatever I can do to help.”

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Hahah, I mean, hey, it’s 1 year, league minimum so cool. Welcome back Jack.

Feel like he has to be near the end of the line, wouldn’t shock me if this is the farewell tour, although I’d imagine he may milk it for as long as possible given the financial situation from earlier in his life/career. I think most players with his career earnings that have won a Cup at his age/current skill level/salary would probably hang ‘em up, but he might hold on as long as possible.

 

[NotWendell]

This is not the free agency I hoped for.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[KJ Dangler]

Good signing .. team is much bigger next year Gud 6’5 222, Jiricek 6’4 215, Werenski 6’2 220, Johnson 6’2 220, Severson 6’2 204, Provorov 6’1 220…. You move Boone 6ft 2 210 and Voronkov 6ft 4 230 to wing , add Monahan who’s 6’3 195… Oliver and Kuraly are 6’2 215-220… your now looking at a pretty stout team that can skate pretty well . Much more size on the wings , much bigger down the middle


Waddell said in numerous interviews , D should have been much better , with personnel here , and cleaning that up would be an easy fix … that’s when it became apparent Pascal was a goner …

Let’s see what happens with Laine … Impressed how quickly Waddell is reshaping this team . Much more veteran leadership , as far as draft, big guys that hit, fight , skate, and are ultra competitive …

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

This is not the free agency I hoped for.

But it might be the one we need to change the tide of this franchise.

 

[Viqsi]

G-ddamnit, I need Waddell to address the shutdown blueline need so I can get over this nonsense. I should be celebrating this. It's the return of a guy who came to save us in one of our darkest hours and just may do so again, and someone who deserves all the extra chances possible after what his parents did to him. I should be smiling over this, not freaking out. I need the brain poison purged.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

G-ddamnit, I need Waddell to address the shutdown blueline need so I can get over this nonsense. I should be celebrating this. It's the return of a guy who came to save us in one of our darkest hours and just may do so again, and someone who deserves all the extra chances possible after what his parents did to him. I should be smiling over this, not freaking out. I need the brain poison purged.

I firmly believe the subtraction of Bean and Boqvist already makes this blueline better.

 

[Viqsi]

I firmly believe the subtraction of Bean and Boqvist already makes this blueline better.

I think it allows for the possibility but does not inherently cause this condition.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I do think coaching (IE, a defensive system with an experienced hand) will really help our team defense. On paper, I really don't think the personnel is horrible. Werenski is borderline elite, Provorov and Severson are easily top 4 defensemen on most teams, and Jiricek has great potential. Gudbranson is also an NHL capable player, and JJ had a good year with Colorado in a sheltered role.

I don't expect to hear from Waddell until the coach is hired (and I dont expect another signing before then) but I am curious to know if this is how the roster will probably look on opener (aside from the potentially pending Laine deal and whatever that brings).

 

[CBJx614]

I do think coaching (IE, a defensive system with an experienced hand) will really help our team defense. On paper, I really don't think the personnel is horrible. Werenski is borderline elite, Provorov and Severson are easily top 4 defensemen on most teams, and Jiricek has great potential. Gudbranson is also an NHL capable player, and JJ had a good year with Colorado in a sheltered role.

I don't expect to hear from Waddell until the coach is hired (and I dont expect another signing before then) but I am curious to know if this is how the roster will probably look on opener (aside from the potentially pending Laine deal and whatever that brings).

The roster makeup definitely is hinging on Laine, while we likely aren't making another PLD/Laine deal, I feel like we might get some lesser pieces similar to the Nash trade, but... probably won't be getting a Dubi and Anisimov back but I think we get at least a solid roster player back.

If we retain, someone will bite and give up something good if Waddell plays his cards right.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Too long and too much money

 

[Marioesque]

It’s July 2 folks
Please back away from the ledge

Trying but can you tell Waddell to stop pushing us towards the edge!

 

[SteelCityCannon]

We have to have the most overreactive fan base in the NHL.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Jarmo is still calling the shots it looks like

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808346834244444354

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

We have to have the most overreactive fan base in the NHL.

This

Jarmo is still calling the shots it looks like

Followed by this.

 

[I3LI3]

It’s July 2 folks
Please back away from the ledge

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend… you could cut ties with all the lies you that you’ve been living in

 

[Marioesque]

What a D-wad move!

 

[VT]

As a depth defender who has great experience, knows how to win, won SC, it is a very good signing, I think.

 

[DankoCBJ]

Im not thrilled, but maybe this is okay if he is projected to be the 7th defenceman.

1. Werenski - Severson
2. Provorov - Jiricek
3. X - Gudbranson
+ Johnson

We need one more D, Don! And a better one than JJ..

 

[VT]

Im not thrilled, but maybe this is okay if he is projected to be the 7th defenceman.

1. Werenski - Severson
2. Provorov - Jiricek
3. X - Gudbranson
+ Johnson

We need one more D, Don! And a better one than JJ..

Werenski, Severson (hope, Damon will be traded for a real d-man)
Provorov, Gudbranson
xxx, Jiříček (let him show his qualities if he wants to play higher, first)
Johnson

 

[EspenK]

Meh

Edit: After reading Porty's article Jack Happy To Be a Jacket Again I think this was a good add.

 

[Seedtype]

It's an okay signing, but now I really want to see who the new coach will be and how the Laine situation plays out.