Confirmed Signing with Link: [COL] Jack Johnson signs with the Avs (1 year, $750k)

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Has JJ taken over Tanner Glass's position in the league as the guy who's always up there in discussions about the worst player in the league who still, inexplicably, keeps getting signed to new contracts?

Gudbranson maybe?

 

[Rebels57]

Has JJ taken over Tanner Glass's position in the league as the guy who's always up there in discussions about the worst player in the league who still, inexplicably, keeps getting signed to new contracts?

Nate Thompson would like a word

 

[LASTAR]

I didn’t see that quote, but if he did say that I’m sure it’s quantifying why he jumped ship. I mean the guy left a squad with MacKinnon and Makar for a squad with Wennberg and Giordano. Not that the latter two are bad players, but it’s hard to argue which two are stronger.

No the window is not closed. Not in the slightest.

The quote "I think their window was last year, maybe this year too" - from the latest issue of The Hockey News - Kraken the Whip (story).

They are the favorite (maybe with Tampa) to win it all right now. It seemed to me like the coach threw the team under the bus each of the last 2 playoffs before they exited. It could be as simple as changing that pattern for this really talented club. I don't think they have the depth to complete the job in the playoffs, but time will tell.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

It's weird that Jack Johnson is 750k and Erik Gudbranson is $2million. To me these are very similar players...

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Lol, he’s not an NHL player

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Lol, he’s not an NHL player

Obviously he is

 

[Nickmo82]

Colorado fans are optimistic now. Over /under on 15.5 games before they want to launch him into the usn?

... they're gonna force him to join the Navy?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I honestly don't know why he keeps getting a job. He's not *as bad* as some people make him out to be (you'd think he couldn't even skate two strides without falling over based on some opinions of him), but he's also a fringe #6/7 who just takes up a spot that a player with more upside/less warts could take.

 

[Canes]

The Penguins are paying JJ more this season.

Another parting gift from Rutherford on his way out.

 

[Mac Attack]

I honestly don't know why he keeps getting a job. He's not *as bad* as some people make him out to be (you'd think he couldn't even skate two strides without falling over based on some opinions of him), but he's also a fringe #6/7 who just takes up a spot that a player with more upside/less warts could take.

We don't have anyone ready to take spot. That's why he is injury insurance. Bad AHL depth options for Av's D this year.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Is this for the Avs mascot - Bernie the St.Bernard? That’s an expensive mascot!!

 

[GordonGraham]

If everyone's healthy does that make him #6-#7 or #8

 

[Avsboy]

If everyone's healthy does that make him #6-#7 or #8

#7

 

[Sempiternal]

Remember the draft hype for Erik and Jack? Career NHLers which is better than average, but they definitely didn't live up to anything special.

 

[Super Hans]

He's gonna play a lot more than people here are expecting. Seeing how they handled their D lineup in the VGK series, I can see them being stubborn with keeping the vet in the lineup.

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

Connor Timmons says……. “ Do you miss me yet”

 

[Avsboy]

Connor Timmons says……. “ Do you miss me yet”

Ryan Murray? Byram? Healthy EJ? All new on the team. No more mistakes from Graves or Timmins making high risk passes in the defensive zone.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Every fan hates him and every GM wants him.

Kind of sounds like chlamydia. No one wants it but you unexpectedly get it out of the blue, and it sucks ass.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Connor Timmons says……. “ Do you miss me yet”

Conor Timmins says “yo, who’s that guy?”

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

I honestly don't know why he keeps getting a job. He's not *as bad* as some people make him out to be (you'd think he couldn't even skate two strides without falling over based on some opinions of him), but he's also a fringe #6/7 who just takes up a spot that a player with more upside/less warts could take.

Out of pity due to what his parents did. And he used to be good, that usually matters for some reason, name recognition.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Out of pity due to what his parents did. And he used to be good, that usually matters for some reason, name recognition.

He was everything the Rangers wanted him to be last year. They signed him in case they need a body. Turns out they didn’t.

 

[66-30-33]

The Penguins are paying JJ more this season.

Feelsbadman

Pens are paying even more next season (1.9 dead cap space) and over 900K the following 3 years after that.

 

[elitepete]

Nothing wrong with him at 750k to be the 7th/8th defender

 

[AnimalMother73]

Nothing wrong with him at 750k to be the 7th/8th defender

Avs need someone who can approximate what EJ brings if he goes down w/ injury. JJ is nowhere near EJ’s skill level but he is big and physical. The Avs options otherwise are too green or not good enough.

 

[elitepete]

Avs need someone who can approximate what EJ brings if he goes down w/ injury. JJ is nowhere near EJ’s skill level but he is big and physical. The Avs options otherwise are too green or not good enough.

Fun fact: I thought they were brother up until 4-5 years ago.