News: Portzline: Jack Johnson has requested a trade

[Fogelhund]

It does for the Leafs, Not so much for the Bluejackets though.

I'm just curious, why is that?

Pierre LeBrun‏Verified account @PierreVLeBrun 2h2 hours ago
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Pierre LeBrun Retweeted Aaron Portzline
If the Jackets do trade Johnson, and that's no sure thing, have to think a deal for a rental F is the way to go for them. A pick does them little good in a year where they're trying to win.

24 page thread in Columbus sub-forum --->
Realistic trade options to fix our glaring weakness at the center position


So, Columbus fans think that their biggest needs is a C, insiders think a rental F is the way to go, and somehow, a rental C isn't the answer?

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Komarov for Johnson

 

[stevo61]

I'm just curious, why is that?

Pierre LeBrun‏Verified account @PierreVLeBrun 2h2 hours ago
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Pierre LeBrun Retweeted Aaron Portzline
If the Jackets do trade Johnson, and that's no sure thing, have to think a deal for a rental F is the way to go for them. A pick does them little good in a year where they're trying to win.

24 page thread in Columbus sub-forum --->
Realistic trade options to fix our glaring weakness at the center position


So, Columbus fans think that their biggest needs is a C, insiders think a rental F is the way to go, and somehow, a rental C isn't the answer?

Multiple CBJ fans have been suggesting this trade all year long. Id be good with it

 

[stevo61]

Komarov for Johnson

gross

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

When i saw this thread i immediately thought back to last night's game and Panarin losing his shit waiving and slamming his stick at JJ for not making a pass to him.

I think trading him is a good move. He's probably going to try and get as much $$ as possible in FA given his history, and that doesn't fit well with the Jackets plans.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Bouwmeester for Johnson? Lol

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Yeah unless Ceci and Phaneuf are out the door as well don't see any more playing time in Ottawa then in Columbus.

Ottawa would run:

Johnson Karlsson
Phaneuf Chabot
Oduya Claesson

Chabot is preferred on the right by Boucher.

If Ottawa can find some way to off-load Phaneuf, this gets Johnson a better chance at a bigger contract in FA while helping the Sens our with salary for the future.

 

[General Fanager]

I cant see The Jackets getting much. Teams will wait until July and try to sign him for free.....

 

[Liferleafer]

I think it was asked earlier, but i didn't see the answer....can Johnson play the right side?

 

[AfroThunder396]

NJ desperately needs an upgrade at LHD, but his age and contract status don't really jive with what Shero is looking for, and Columbus will be very unlikely to trade him to a division rival.

 

[stevo61]

I think it was asked earlier, but i didn't see the answer....can Johnson play the right side?

He is right now. Although its probably best for everyone involved if he is on the left side

 

[backofthenet]

From the article (summary, no quotes).

Has asked for a trade - apparently a few weeks ago. Reasoning? Due to a diminishing role with the team and a need/want to better position himself for FA. Hard to blame him when he's only getting 13:30 a game (like vs BUF the other day).

Shouldn't really be a surprise. Due to his financial issues, he's basically starting from scratch as a 30 yr old, and whatever contract he gets this summer will likely A) be his last big one and B) one where he will be forced to go to the highest bidder.

WOW...all very reasonable. And agree...can not blame him

 

[rajuabju]

So odd. He's a player that was hyped to the moon, but never delivered. Not a bust by any means, he's had a solid career, but he's certainly not a star to have leverage and demand a trade.

But Jackets obviously should move him at this point and get the best possible return.

 

[M2Beezy]

I guess losing to the Canucks was the final straw

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Ottawa would run:

Johnson Karlsson
Phaneuf Chabot
Oduya Claesson

Chabot is preferred on the right by Boucher.

If Ottawa can find some way to off-load Phaneuf, this gets Johnson a better chance at a bigger contract in FA while helping the Sens our with salary for the future.

If you've Johnson on you top pairing then you're worse off then i thought, No way is Johnson a top pairing D man he's hardly a 2nd pairing D man any more but whatever.

 

[DJB]

Gee let me think here, Bobby Ryan $7.25 million 3 years left or Dion Phaneuf for $7 million with 3 years left yup i take neither.

The offer was tongue in cheek . Thought it was obvious

 

[Crosstraffic]

Enjoy that $246,000 a year you get to live on idiot.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

It must be so depressing to make 5 million a year and still have to worry about finances after your current contract ends.

Yes, but even still he gets to keep something like 265k a year. That's not pocket change. You do feel bad for him but he's hardly suffering.

What that boy needs is some endorsements.

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

If you've Johnson on you top pairing then you're worse off then i thought, No way is Johnson a top pairing D man he's hardly a 2nd pairing D man any more but whatever.

Johnson wants minutes. Karlsson needs a DFD. He’s better than Oduya, and he provides more offense than Phaneuf.

 

[KrisBeKreame]

Something around Nelson and Johnson. Nelson is good for 20+ goals a season, can play center and the Islanders need D Help

 

[Bouboumaster]

Bergevin, right now, is all over this.

You all know he is.

 

[SherVaughn30]

If I were the BJ's, I would try to trade him for a forward who might be able to give them some offensive help. With their injuries, the BJ's are struggling to score goals and especially on their PP. The team is struggling right now, but it's even more bad that you have a disgruntled player creating a negative distraction.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I'm just throwing this out there, Johnson+ for JVR?

 

[Dog]

I'm just throwing this out there, Johnson+ for JVR?

I would pass as leaf because Johnson not what we need. Good try though. Hard sale for BJ's as he lacks the effort.

 

[stevo61]

Bergevin, right now, is all over this.

You all know he is.

I hope so. Probably wants Jenner and telling Jarmo to take whatever he wants besides Drouin and Weber