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Erik Johnson Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 21, 2023
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023
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)
Veteran 'D' who is heading towards the end of a solid career.
Big. Strong. Keeps the game simple. Doesn't bring much in the way of offense.
Bodies up. Blocks shots / especially on the PK / Sacrifices
Pace and execution with the puck is average plus.
Brought to Buffalo for his veteran leadership and ability to lean on opponents and provide some depth / battle on their back end.
Averaging 14:36 TOI - 10:57 ES - 3:38 PK ... Will not bring much offense or be used on the PP
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Colorado AvalancheNHL63088812
2021-22Colorado AvalancheNHL77817252224
  • Compete/Consistency: 80
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 86
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 58
  • Penalty Kill: 79
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 86
  • 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