Nope, and even if he had this wouldn't get it done.Why would the CBJ do this? Did Johnson ask to leave or something?
What the actual hell is this trade offer?Tampa is in need of some younger talent and Johnson had a down year and even spent some time in the AHL last year after putting up 40 points the year prior. What would be a realistic value for him? Would something around Perbix and 2 2nds be of interest?
He's not really a prospect at this point, and he's always been a weird case. He's got elite hands and vision but nothing else is better than average, if not poor like his speed.What's Johnson's upside looking like? Been v curious about this because I frequently see him left out of convos when talking about blue chip Jackets prospects.
Heh?Have you considered why Columbus would ever do anything like this? Johnson’s value is incredibly high…
His shot is incredibly underrated. His physical traits arent high end but his IQ and how he see's the ice very much are. I think hes one of those guys who when he breaks out will do so it a big way, just needs a coach that will let him make his mistakes and learn from themHe's not really a prospect at this point, and he's always been a weird case. He's got elite hands and vision but nothing else is better than average, if not poor like his speed.
He had a decent 40-point rookie season on a bad team with a poor coach who liked him, then a dreadful sophomore season on a bad team with a worse coach who did not like him. He was never put in the position to use his gifts so he was a nonfactor, and the organization was in such disarray that even the time in Cleveland was wasted. He's probably never going to be a center, but he could be a good wing. Got to think he's penciled in at 2/3LW the next couple of years. The upcoming year is critical for him, especially as he tries to bounce back from shoulder surgery.
Still has top line potential. Young and still needs to add weight/strength. A bit of a down year last year after a 40 pt rookie year. Has had very little PP time so most of his work is 5v5. Just needs time and a system to work within. Should be a long term top 6 wing (I don't see center in his CBJ future) and would think he has at least ppg potential and top line upside. While his numbers were down last year, the underlying metrics weren't as bad as many of us thought his year was.What's Johnson's upside looking like? Been v curious about this because I frequently see him left out of convos when talking about blue chip Jackets prospects.
I think hes one of those guys who when he breaks out will do so it a big way, just needs a coach that will let him make his mistakes and learn from them
He expirements, those types of players always do. He just happens to be one of those guys that learns pretty quick and doesnt just keep forcing the same thing over and over.I don't think it's a matter of mistakes or coaching, he really doesn't make many mistakes. It's just about strength. If he gets strong he can be an elite player.
I saw him out and about here in the Vancouver area a couple months ago and stood pretty close to him. He is still very skinny and I highly doubt he is 6'0" or 6'1" or whatever height he's listed at. I think this will take patience, his body type is such that he will be able to put on weight and muscle easier as he gets older (that's obviously true for everyone, but a bigger deal for guys whose "default" state is "skinny").I don't think it's a matter of mistakes or coaching, he really doesn't make many mistakes. It's just about strength. If he gets strong he can be an elite player.
On paper, maybe, but Columbus a major goalie question to work through this season and Askarov would further complicate that. They've got their ostensible goalies of the future ready to go and an older headcase still under contract that they can't move. Just as there's major questions Johnson needs to work through, too. Columbus probably sits tight for a while yet, especially with Waddell being slow and deliberate in his decision-making.Not to completely derail this conversation, but would a Askarov for Johnson trade fit both teams' needs?
Not really. Askarov isn't ready enough to nullify the goaltender question up here.Not to completely derail this conversation, but would a Askarov for Johnson trade fit both teams' needs?
I imagine he is off the trade market. Now that new coach in ColombusTampa is in need of some younger talent and Johnson had a down year and even spent some time in the AHL last year after putting up 40 points the year prior. What would be a realistic value for him? Would something around Perbix and 2 2nds be of interest?
He’s a winger though isn’t heI'm not seeing a scenario where the Jackets give up a 21 year old c that projects to be a top six player for a 26 year old 3rd pair guy and a couple of 2nds.
I tried highlighting the text to see if Isaac Howard was written in a white font. Not sure how he hasn't entered the convo at all followed by some excuse why he's not available.Not sure the Perbix and 2 2nds part was serious
As a Lightning fan I think Howard would definitely be available as a component (not even necessarily the biggest component) in a trade for Johnson. I don't think he'd move the needle much for Columbus in entertaining a trade for Johnson barring Johnson asking out. Even then, Columbus could probably get a better package elsewhere.I tried highlighting the text to see if Isaac Howard was written in a white font. Not sure how he hasn't entered the convo at all followed by some excuse why he's not available.![]()
I tried highlighting the text to see if Isaac Howard was written in a white font. Not sure how he hasn't entered the convo at all followed by some excuse why he's not available.![]()