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Generates pair of helpers Johnson notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Johnson has three of his four points this season over the last three games. The 36-year-old helped out on goals by Samuel Girard and Andrew Cogliano in a balanced attack from the Avalanche in this win. Johnson has added 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 15 appearances, though he's been limited to a third-pairing role so far.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in loss Johnson scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Johnson hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since Opening Night versus the Kings. The 36-year-old defenseman has a goal and an assist through 13 contests. He's added 14 shots on net, six hits, nine blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. Johnson's physicality was one of his selling points in his prime, but he's clearly starting to tone it down in that area, so he's not an option for most fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jack Johnson took a Harvard Business School Online course over the summer Education has long been important to Johnson, who is enjoying a late-career revival with the Avalanche.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pockets assist Johnson recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Johnson helped out on a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the third period. With two assists through four games, Johnson has done an acceptable job on offense in his third-pairing role. The 36-year-old defenseman has added four blocked shots, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating. He'll likely see limited minutes given the talent of the Avalanche's top four on the blue line, but Johnson can still chip in a decent number of blocks as long as he stays healthy.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Johnson posted an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Johnson's shot was tipped in by Mikko Rantanen for his second goal of the game at 4:59 of the third period. The 36-year-old Johnson was limited to eight points in 83 contests between the Avalanche and the Blackhawks last year. He's still capable of holding down a bottom-four role, and with Kurtis MacDermid getting more looks at forward this year, Johnson may be a fixture in the Colorado lineup.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche re-sign D Jack Johnson The Colorado Avalanche re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year contract on Sunday that runs through the 2023-24 season

JULY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Peter Baugh: The Avs are bringing back Jack Johnson, per a s... - The Athletic The Avs are bringing back Jack Johnson, per a s person briefed on the matter. It’s a One year, $775,000 deal. Johnson was on the Avalanche f...

JULY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Staying with Colorado Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 deal with the Avalanche on Sunday.

Impact Johnson tallied two goals and eight points in 83 games last season, with both goals and four points coming after he rejoined the Avalanche from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline. The 36-year-old defenseman will likely compete for a bottom-pairing role with Colorado heading into the 2023 season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Wednesday Johnson (lower body) is set to play in Wednesday's contest versus Seattle, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Johnson missed the first four games of Colorado's first-round series against the Kraken because of the injury. He had two goals and eight points in 83 regular-season outings between the Avalanche and the Blackhawks. Johnson is projected to skate alongside Josh Manson in his return.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Johnson (lower body) will not suit up for Monday's Game 4 matchup with Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson is considered day-to-day but he'll be absent for the fourth consecutive contest. Josh Manson will continue filling in while he's out. Johnson's next chance to play will be Wednesday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Seattle Johnson (lower body) will miss Game 3 versus Seattle on Saturday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact The Avalanche will play in their third consecutive contest without Johnson. The 36-year-old defenseman had two goals and eight points in 83 regular-season appearances between Chicago and Colorado. Johnson's next chance to return will be Game 4 on Monday.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Johnson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Kraken in Game 2, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact This is Johnson's second straight absence after he was a late scratch before Game 1. The 36-year-old defenseman's injury isn't considered serious, so he may have a chance to draw in for Game 3 on Saturday.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is day-to-day Johnson's lower-body injury isn't believed to be serious, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson was a late scratch for Game 1 versus Seattle on Tuesday, but he's day-to-day, so there's a chance he'll be back for Thursday's contest. The 36-year-old had two goals and eight points in 83 regular-season appearances between Chicago and Colorado. If he returns Thursday, then Erik Johnson might shift to being a healthy scratch.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch with lower-body injury Johnson (lower body) was a late scratch before Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was expected to play on the third pairing, but he must have aggravated something in warmups. Erik Johnson will instead fill that role for the Avalanche's postseason opener as they look to defend their championship from last year.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT

Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine Tuesday Johnson scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Johnson scored his second goal of the season, his most since tallying three with the Penguins in 2019-20. The 36-year-old blueliner has three points over his last four outings, but he's at just eight points through 77 appearances this season. He's added 83 shots on net, 106 hits, 114 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating between the Avalanche and the Blackhawks.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Johnson jokes after scoring first goal since Avalanche season opener in 2021: "It was getting kind of embarrassing." The beginning of the end for Jack Johnson’s goal drought was at first intermission.

MARCH 29, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Chips in with helper Johnson recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Johnson has a goal and an assist over his last two games after he was limited to one helper in his first 15 contests to begin his second stint with the Avalanche. The 36-year-old defenseman is finding steady playing time on the third pairing, so fantasy managers can't expect much offense from him. For the season, he has seven points, 79 shots on net, 102 hits, 113 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating through 75 appearances.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Baugh: FINAL: The Avalanche win 5-1 against Anaheim... - The Athletic FINAL: The Avalanche win 5-1 against Anaheim. Jonas Johansson made 29 saves (unofficially). Nathan MacKinnon is up to 95 points. Jack Johnso...

MARCH 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MacKinnon propels Avalanche to 5-1 victory over Ducks

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Colorado Avalanche won their third straight game, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-1

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores rare goal Johnson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact The goal was Johnson's first since Opening Night of the 2021-22 season. He went 146 contests between goals before putting the Avalanche up 3-1 early in the second period Monday. The 36-year-old has two points over 16 games since he was traded back to Colorado from Chicago, and he's at six points 76 shots on net, 99 hits, 110 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 74 appearances this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Jordan Boutilier - Avs Acquire Eller, Jack Johnson, but is that it? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

MARCH 3, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Avs trade for Jack Johnson, sending Andreas Englund to Chicago Blackhawks Jack Johnson won a ring in Denver, and now he’s returning for more.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blackhawks deal Jack Johnson to Avalanche Johnson. The Blackhawks dealt the 36-year-old defenseman to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for D-man Andreas Englund.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Avalanche Acquire Jack Johnson from Blackhawks The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Jack Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Andreas Englund.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM