Malkinstheman
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Hes 23, was almost ppg last season. Recchi name dropped him a couple times in an interview. Seemed to really like him.
Played center, both wing positions, defense, and on the point on the PP in college?
Johnson was a prospect that drew serious attention from NHL Central Scouting in his first year of NHL Draft eligibility, way back in 2012, due in large part to his explosive skating ability. But ultimately teams backed off because of a lack of physical maturity and a lack of toughness he showed playing against weak high school competition.
Five years later, two years of junior hockey and two years in college hockey has really matured Johnson’s game. He has filled out his frame a bit and plays a much heavier game while still maintaining that explosive quickness. He has the tools to be a very effective winger at the NHL level.
His name is boring, thus he is not enticing
https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/7/6/15929028/adam-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-penguins
3-4 years ago he was 5-10 and 150 Lbs so the gain in size has definitely helped his strength issues.