Player Discussion: Kent Johnson - Winger or Center?

[Iron Balls McGinty]

The right move

I hope it is being sold as a right move and not just punishment for being benched again in the 3rd period for mistakes.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Not that it isn’t the right move for his development or that it wasn’t warranted, but I am worried about the fallout of this.

 

[Marioesque]

Not that it isn’t the right move for his development or that it wasn’t warranted, but I am worried about the fallout of this.

He's a good player and probably recognizes that he needs some work and is willing to do it

 

[A1LeafNation]

 

[Monk]

lol

 

[Napoli]

This is good to see. He clearly wasn't improving like they wanted and now he needs to go figure it out. Get some confidence back.

Chinny time

 

[We Want Ten]

Bummed to see KJ get sent down, but he probably needs it. Very excited to see Chinakov again. Hope Chinakov gets back to what he was showing last year.

 

[majormajor]

Wishful thinking from a Canucks fan.

 

[Napoli]

Not that it isn’t the right move for his development or that it wasn’t warranted, but I am worried about the fallout of this.

That's just Lumbus PTSD.

Let's relax until there's a reason to worry.

Also if he does want out, he can f*** off

 

[Marioesque]

That's just Lumbus PTSD.

Let's relax until there's a reason to worry.

Also if he does want out, he can f*** off

Yeah if he is the player we hope he is, he'll come back stronger. It's a test of will. Nobody doubts his skills but it's a very competitive roster and you need to stand out to stay. They all know it.

 

[CBJx614]

Not that it isn’t the right move for his development or that it wasn’t warranted, but I am worried about the fallout of this.

If Johnson can't take be criticism from the coach and doesn't want to put in the hard work but wants to wine and pout(not saying that he is) because he's being held to the same standards as everyone else in the room then he doesn't have a spot on this team. His high draft pick status doesn't mean shit to PV and it's become evident with Fantilli here what a top 5 pick should look like out there(at least his drive)

 

[Marioesque]

After that shift he looked like he knew he was gonna go to Cleveland. First the giveaway in offensive zone, then when he catches up to the puck in defensive zone corner, gives it away, then gets it again and attempts to squeeze through crease and gives it away for a 1 on 1 with the goalie. And this was on PP.

It's a cool move in pond hockey but NHL isn't a place to practice what's a smart play and what isn't. It seems to have been the accumulation of bad reads, just too risky to have him out there right now.

 

[VT]

As say in Germany - Na endlich.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[ViD]

If somehow KJ, who is rightfully demoted for underwhelming play, throws a temper tantrum and demands a trade, he should get PLD treatment from the fans and sent off.

But I don’t think he will

 

[Michigan Magic]

I still have faith in KJ where others are already done with him.

 

[squashmaple]

I still have faith in KJ where others are already done with him.

Who’s done with him? It’s a sophomore slump. The AHL is the perfect spot for him right now. He gets to play with Blanks again as well.

 

[Michigan Magic]

Who’s done with him? It’s a sophomore slump. The AHL is the perfect spot for him right now. He gets to play with Blanks again as well.

I didn't say everybody but I've seen some people already dumping on him.

 

[majormajor]

I didn't say everybody but I've seen some people already dumping on him.

Not here.

It's just folks saying he isn't playing well now, which is accurate.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Not worried a bit about KJ.. he’s a gym rat , and not soft . For the first time in this franchises history , playing time is earned , not given . When Kent is playing his game , he’s one of best players on the ice. This year he hasn’t remotely been noticeable , so it’s absolutely the right thing to do . Marchenko was just scratched 2 games , and we saw the response . Kent isn’t owed anything .. go out and earn it

 

[Michigan Magic]

Not here.

It's just folks saying he isn't playing well now, which is accurate.

He should be alright long term.

 

[Napoli]

Kent is most likely adjusting to the new weight while also still finding out who he is at this level. The NHL isn't easy. I read that he's trying to perfect the "Bedsy release". Dude just needs to be Kent Johnson and forget the rest. This AHL stint will be huge for him.

 

[Boomshakalaka]

Didn t we kind of do this with bjorkstrand for development, this should be good for him, grant it bjorkstrand was not a top ten pick

 

[Cowumbus]

If somehow KJ, who is rightfully demoted for underwhelming play, throws a temper tantrum and demands a trade,

Are there’s any signs of this other than people on Twitter showing their ignorance?

 

[MoeBartoli]

Yesterday I posted that I thought the Chinakov/KJ swap would likely happen.this is the right move to get his game back on trap which I expect he will done. Thus, I think he will be back here sooner rather than later and I’ll go ahead now and project KJ/Sillinger passing on I-71