Veteran defender ends his days in Colorado and is headed to The Windy City.
Jack Johnson was one of the best stories of Colorado’s glorious Championship season. He began the season vying for a roster spot on a PTO deal and became a vital contributor throughout the regular season. My favorite Avalanche trivia question will now be, “who scored the first goal of the season in 2021-22 when Colorado won the cup?” If you answered Jack Johnson, you win.
Jack Johnson is a Blackhawk. https://t.co/hJRJCQxw6l
— SB Nation NHL (@SBNationNHL) August 17, 2022
It’s always challenging to keep the band together after winning the cup, and I’d imagine JJ is a cup casualty. He isn’t an unaffordable player but can be replaced cheaply and earned a pay raise. JJ made 750K as an Avalanche last season and will play for Chicago for one year at 950K.
Jack Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the @NHLBlackhawks.
Guess who he scored his only goal against last season? pic.twitter.com/jPIMIA8j4f
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 17, 2022
His name will be etched in history among his teammates on the Stanley Cup. He was a fan favorite here in Colorado, and it’s only a matter of time until the same is true in Chicago. No more Johnson & Johnson line. It was good while it lasted.