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Posts About "Jack Johnson"

Rangers' Uncertain Defense Could Be Achilles' Heel Next Season

Rangers' Uncertain Defense Could Be Achilles' Heel Next Season

December 12th, 2020 Brady Skjei and Marc Staal are gone. Jacob Trouba should be better after an uneven first season on Broadway. Tony DeAngelo has been re-signed. New assistant coach Jacques Martin has replaced longtime whipping boy Lindy Ruff, and he'll try to do what Ruff couldn't: improve the New York Rangers' long-running issues with keeping opponents...
Rangers Need Strong Defensive Play From Jack Johnson

Rangers Need Strong Defensive Play From Jack Johnson

November 26th, 2020 The New York Rangers signed heavily-criticized defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year, $1.15 million contract this offseason after they traded veteran blueliner Marc Staal to the Detroit Red Wings. While the expectations aren’t high for Johnson, New York lacks depth on defense and will need him to be serviceable next...
Rangers Plan for Defense Remains Unclear

Rangers Plan for Defense Remains Unclear

October 16th, 2020 The New York Rangers have recently traded away both Marc Staal and Brady Skjei, the team’s two longest-tenured defensemen. While the Blueshirts have plenty of prospects that can eventually fill that void, they may not be ready to play in the NHL next season. Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, Tony DeAngelo and Jacob Trouba will be in the lineup...
Rangers Fall Into Pitfall Of Veteran Presence, Again

Rangers Fall Into Pitfall Of Veteran Presence, Again

October 14th, 2020 When the New York Rangers went out and signed left-handed defenseman Jack Johnson as a free agent, they once again fell into the pitfall of veteran presence. Young teams love to talk about getting a veteran to show their young players the ropes and teach them how to succeed and to be a “character guy” but sometimes it can backfire...
Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson

Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson

October 5th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Jack Johnson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. Johnson, 33, had three seasons remaining on a five-year deal he signed in 2018 that carried an average annual value of $3.25 million. The Penguins have bought the final three years of Jack Johnson' s...
Penguins' Offseason Plan for 2020-21 Success

Penguins' Offseason Plan for 2020-21 Success

August 23rd, 2020 If the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to compete for another Stanley Cup championship, there will need to be some changes, especially after their second-consecutive early playoff exit. Changes will need to include the roster, coaching staff, and team philosophy, especially regarding player management and utilization. Most importantly, the...
Rust, Johnson Help Pittsburgh Rally Past Bruins 4-3

Rust, Johnson Help Pittsburgh Rally Past Bruins 4-3

January 19th, 2020 PITTSBURGH — Jack Johnson and Bryan Rust scored third-period goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday. Pittsburgh trailed 3-0 in the first period before scoring four unanswered goals. Johnson scored a short-handed goal and Rust added his 21st of the season. Dominik Simon and Teddy...
2010-11 Kings: Where Are They Now?

2010-11 Kings: Where Are They Now?

December 4th, 2019 With every franchise, players who’ve come and gone have impacted their respected team(s) in one way or another. As the “teen” decade comes to an end, we’ll take a look at former Los Angeles Kings players from the last nine seasons who have done just that and where they are now. Let’s start with the 2010-11 season, a time...
Penguins in Trouble on the Blue Line

Penguins in Trouble on the Blue Line

December 3rd, 2019 Another Pittsburgh Penguins injury. With the way their season has gone so far, is it really any surprise that another key player is sidelined? Most recently, Brian Dumoulin was injured in the game against the St. Louis Blues. The good news is that Kris Letang has returned to the lineup, giving the team half of their top pairing, and it...
Penguins Have Defensive Dilemma

Penguins Have Defensive Dilemma

October 18th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins have a dilemma. Due to injuries to the forward group, they currently have three players on their NHL roster that started the season in the AHL. As a result, there are nine defensemen on the roster. Generally, teams run with 12 forwards and six defensemen every game. However, the Penguins have dressed 11 forwards...
NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More

NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More

October 5th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors, does Connor McDavid have a deadline for the Edmonton Oilers to get competitive? Also, what is the status of Dustin Byfuglien? Plus, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gives his thoughts on the Jack Johnson trade rumors, and will there be another World Cup of Hockey in the near future? Related: NHL Rumors:...
Pulse of the Penguins: Preseason Injuries, Standouts, and Trade Rumors

Pulse of the Penguins: Preseason Injuries, Standouts, and Trade Rumors

September 30th, 2019 Fall is in the air and that means meaningful hockey is just around the corner. The preseason has come to a close and the Pittsburgh Penguins will begin the 2019-20 regular season with a four-game homestand starting against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Despite not playing a "real" game yet, there are already plenty of story lines...
NHL Rumors: Rask, Penguins, Waivers, More

NHL Rumors: Rask, Penguins, Waivers, More

September 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors rundown, we look at the Minnesota Wild's plan for Victor Rask, Sidney Crosby's injury, and the latest waiver transactions. Plus, are the Pittsburgh Penguins close to dealing Jack Johnson? Related: NHL Rumors: Blues, Islanders, RFAs, More Rask's Role with Wild Since the Wild acquired him from the Carolina...
Penguins' 2019-20 Team Superlative Predictions

Penguins' 2019-20 Team Superlative Predictions

September 30th, 2019 After a disappointing end to the 2018-19 campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a major shakeup this offseason. Key pieces of recent championship rosters were shipped out for younger forwards as the team looks to keep its window of competition open for a bit longer. With so many fresh faces in the lineup, which Penguins will have the...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Bergevin, Patrick, More

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Bergevin, Patrick, More

September 27th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors rundown, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin makes a statement on the Jonathan Drouin trade rumors. Are the Pittsburgh Penguins willing to do what is necessary to trade Jack Johnson? Will Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sonny Milano be playing elsewhere to start the season? Plus, the latest on Nolan...
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