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Erik Johnson Scouting Report

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Created: Feb. 21, 2024
Updated: Feb. 23, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 35
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Mar. 21, 1988
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 225 lbs | 102 kg
Drafted: 1 overall, 2006 round 1 (Logo of the St. Louis Blues STL)
Contract: $3,250,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,250,000)
A team looking for a veteran, who can add depth to their lineup, might be interested in acquiring Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres.
Easily defined. Checking 'D'. No frills. Doesn't bring much offense. Takes care of his zone first. Provides push back physically.
Through his first 48GP in Buffalo he averaged 14 minutes TOI at even strength and the penalty kill.
Johnson was credited with 88 hits and 65 shot blocks.
Expiring contract. $3.25 million cap hit.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Philadelphia FlyersNHL17213-92
2023-24Buffalo SabresNHL50303-524
2022-23Colorado AvalancheNHL63088812
2021-22Colorado AvalancheNHL77817252224
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 89
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 59
  • Penalty Kill: 79
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 85
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 68
  • Skating: 72
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality