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Kent Johnson

Center · Columbus Blue Jackets

2021 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 5 (#5) — Columbus Blue Jackets

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 7:00 PM ET vs Capitals

ESPN, SN360, Monumental Sports

Age 236'0"170 lbsShoots LeftPort Moody, CAN

Current Season

GP

75

Goals

7

Assists

15

Points

22

+/-

-8

S%

6.2%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 12vs BOS0000214:57
Apr 11@ MTL011019:12
Apr 9@ BUF000-129:18
Apr 7@ DET000-109:24
Apr 2@ CAR000-1013:22

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.80M

Total Value

$5.40M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Brent Johnson (D) Game Logs Breakdown

Brent Johnson logs another shift for his squad, with scouts poring over every minute on ice. Defensemen like him grind through seasons where every pairing tweak matters in the standings race. Teams eyeing the playoffs dissect these stats to see if he's the steady hand that tips tight games.

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News
Sens' Foundation Rock-Solid, Johnson Says

TSN Mornings host Johnson declares the Senators have proven their foundation's strength throughout this breakout season. Players echo the sentiment from Ottawa's dressing room, where quiet confidence builds amid playoff whispers. This bedrock sets up D.C.-area rivals for a heated Eastern showdown.

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News
Canucks Block Preds' Bid for Johnson

The Vancouver Canucks draw a hard line, denying Nashville permission to interview assistant GM Ryan Johnson amid their front-office shuffle. Predators GM Barry Trotz clearly sees Johnson's scouting eye and contract savvy as the missing piece for their playoff push. With the deadline looming and Nashville hunting for any edge, this shutdown leaves Trotz scrambling in a league where assistant GMs like Johnson rarely hit the market.

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Stu’s Slapshots: Juicy Q&A with TSN’s Mike Johnson

Stu cows into the Montreal Gazette studio for a no-holds-barred Q&A with TSN’s Mike Johnson, the guy who’s broken more Habs stories than I’ve had hot coffees in press boxes. They dive deep into the whispers from front offices that casual fans miss, unpacking the league’s hottest debates with the kind of candor you only get from true insiders. This chat reveals angles on team strategies and player moves that could shift the balance before the offseason hits full throttle.

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Game Recap
Cowan: Habs, Coach Wow TSN's Johnson

The Canadiens keep turning heads in Montreal front offices, with their coach drawing rare praise from TSN's Mike Johnson. Sources close to the bench whisper that this tandem's chemistry has scouts rethinking the rebuild narrative that's dominated Habs talk for years. As playoff positioning tightens league-wide, Johnson's endorsement carries weight from a guy who's seen every trick in the book over decades calling games.

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Game Preview
Howe, Johnson, Rocket Share March 31 Birthdays

Gordie Howe turns the calendar page into legend status today, the man who defined Mr. Hockey across five decades and still holds ghosts of records that make modern stars sweat. Jack Johnson keeps grinding in the league's trenches, a defenseman who's seen it all from blue lines to board battles, while Pavel Bure's blistering speed earned him that Rocket tag back when wingers flew under the radar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kent Johnson's stats this season?
Kent Johnson has 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 75 games this season.
What team does Kent Johnson play for?
Kent Johnson is a forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
What is Kent Johnson's contract?
Kent Johnson has a cap hit of $1.80M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Kent Johnson drafted?
Kent Johnson was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets in Round 1, Pick 5 (5 overall).
Where is Kent Johnson from?
Kent Johnson is 23 years old and was born in Port Moody, CAN.