Claimed off Waivers: [ARI] Coyotes claim G Jonas Johansson off waivers from the Avalanche

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

The worst goalie I have ever seen, Arizona ensuring Chicago can't pass them. A1 move.

You must have missed Hunter Miska's games for the Avs.

This is also the 2nd time Johansson has been claimed off waivers from the Avs. Anyone know the record for the most times a player was claimed off waivers from a single team? Curious how many more time's we'll need to sign him before he's in range.

 

[CapsFrontOffice]

The worst goalie I have ever seen, Arizona ensuring Chicago can't pass them. A1 move.

ARZ Playing 8D with Chicago...guess this means Kane has to be traded now

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

You know you'll get about a ~.900 SV% from him, he's also big which intrigues some teams I guess?

From the Avs POV he fits well enough into our system for a #3/4. If i'm being honest, not quite sure why other teams are interested in him in an actual backup role though. Would've thought a player like Ingram would be more intriguing than JoJo.

If their starter (Vejmelka?) is expected to play 55+ games, they might rather have JoJo sitting on the bench for all those games, while their prospects get game time in the minors. But, if they expect him to actually play in games and not just occupy the end of the bench, I don't get it either.

 

[ManByng]

I think that should read, “ARIZ claims #1 position in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes”.

If there's one NHL team that really needs Bedard it's Arizona ! there will be lot of jockeying all season long to see which team can out suck the other for him !!

 

[ManByng]

Johansson's record with the Avs was actually decent for a 3rd string goalie earning league minimum:

8-3-2 record
.895 sv%
2.90 GAA
1 shutout

The record is decent but not the save % or GAA.

 

[Richard88]

The record is decent but not the save % or GAA.

Just .005 off what the Avs won in the playoffs with

 

[Jormungandr]

If their starter (Vejmelka?) is expected to play 55+ games, they might rather have JoJo sitting on the bench for all those games, while their prospects get game time in the minors. But, if they expect him to actually play in games and not just occupy the end of the bench, I don't get it either.

We don’t have any goaltending prospects who deserve a shot anyways.

I can’t believe they just grabbed the first guy available. Lol

 

[Avs2022]

Johansson's record with the Avs was actually decent for a 3rd string goalie earning league minimum:

8-3-2 record
.895 sv%
2.90 GAA
1 shutout

He had a powerhouse in front of him. Only reason for his inflated stats.

 

[Richard88]

He had a powerhouse in front of him. Only reason for his inflated stats.

Powerhouse or not, he was still good enough to win the majority of his starts which is all you can ask for from a no.3/4 depth goalie.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

One of the worst NHL goalies who ever laced them up? Dude couldn't even play well on a Colorado team.

It's a disgrace that he's in the league over a lot of other goalies. But hey, I guess he's good if you want to destroy team morale in order to get a higher draft pick.

 

[Hennessy]

Kuemper repayment.

 

[hbk]

I'm surprised they claimed someone already, better goalies will be available in the next days.

AZ could put him back on waivers tomorrow and he would likely go back to the Avs.

 

[yzerman]

He has no business left i America not good enough should go home to SHL

 

[Brodeur]

I'm surprised they claimed someone already, better goalies will be available in the next days.

It's not a high bar to clear, but most of the waiver eligible #3s wouldn't inspire much confidence:

Oscar Dansk, Calvin Pickard, Pheonix Copley, Magnus Hellberg, Collin Delia, Michael Hutchinson, Zane McIntyre, Connor Ingram, Keith Kinkaid, Malcolm Subban, Alex Lyon, Cory Schneider, Louis Domingue, Dustin Tokarski, Zach Fucale.

Then there are some expensive guys like Anton Khudobin and Jonathan Bernier who Arizona probably wouldn't want to spend the money on.

 

[yzerman]

Tank commander!

He is a Highly skilled Tank commander who can drive the ship backwards not many has that skill.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Poor JoJo, signed to come back to the Avs, gets claimed again

 

[Heldig]

I think that should read, “ARIZ claims #1 position in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes”.

if only the hockey gods would make such an offering. Fully expect Montreal and Chicago to win the lottery (unless Pittsburgh surprisingly misses the playoff then they will win 1st overall ).

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

I'll be darned...

 

[Jacob582]

I could see him getting waived again if someone Arizona likes better comes along on the waiver wire.

 

[Vitto79]

I mean not shocking AZ took a waiver G W little depth

 

[uncleben]

For those interested, this cost Arizona $63,750, paid to Colorado and not counted against the cap.

 

[Avs2022]

Powerhouse or not, he was still good enough to win the majority of his starts which is all you can ask for from a no.3/4 depth goalie.

No. He's not good enough to win. He sucks. That's my point.

 

[Hasbro]

 

[TomppaKoo]

Given the choice between JJ and Aaron Dell, I think you'd find an even split between Sabres fans.

That should tell you all you need to know about JJ. He's Dell-level.

Good for JJ I think. I was confused why Avs signed him at first place, since they have Annunen in the roster and he is better than JJ.

 

[falconski]

Johansson's record with the Avs was actually decent for a 3rd string goalie earning league minimum:

8-3-2 record
.895 sv%
2.90 GAA
1 shutout

Also he clinched the presidents trophy