ERIK JOHNSON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Aaron Musick: Why the Erik Johnson trade was necessary
Disclaimer: This isn't a statement on which team "won" the Erik Johnson trade but rather a take on why the Avs had to take the chance.
Watching the playoffs, it is clear that the risky move to acquire Erik Johnson was a move the Colorado Avalanche had to make.
Especially out west, it is clear that each playoff team needs a minute-munching defenseman who can play...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
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Trade Deadline Planner: Colorado gets tougher with Downie
Colorado Avalanche General Manager Greg Sherman is no stranger to gutsy trades. Last season he pulled off a highly controversial mid-season move, acquiring defenseman Erik Johnson and a first-round pick (used to acquire Duncan Siemens, a rugged blue-chip defense prospect) […]
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February 23, 2012
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February 23, 2012
Avalanche D Johnson leaves game with back spasms
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson exited Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings with back spasms.
Johnson logged 4:26 of ice time before departing in the first period.
The top overall pick of the 2006 draft, Johnson collected four goals, 19 assists and 15 penalty minutes this season.
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
Avs-Blues blockbuster revisited
It was almost exactly a year ago that the hockey world saw a couple middle-of-the-road teams make a relatively substantial trade. It took most by surprise, but the impact of the deal was questioned immediately.Most thought the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues were exchanging disappointments in a deal involving four players that were former first round picks.Early in the morning...
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February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012
NHL: Avalanche Warning - 2/13/12
The Colorado Avalanche have earned five points in their last three games and are certainly trending in the right direction after a tough divisional stretch. The conclusion of the four-game homestand proved fruitful for Colorado as they defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 last Tuesday and the Carolina Hurricanes in a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in which Ryan O'Reilly was the hero...
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February 13, 2012
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February 13, 2012
Aaron Musick: The evoloution of Erik Johnson
This has been an article I've been writing for a while but because of the Denver Post's article by Mike Chambers, it felt like the right time.
When the Avalanche added a player like Erik Johnson to their roster late last year, there were some serious questions that had to be answered.
Was he a first round bust? Can he find his game again? Will he stop being so soft...
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February 13, 2012
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February 13, 2012
Avs' Johnson, O'Brien miss practice
Avalanche defensemen Erik Johnson and Shane O'Brien missed practice today because of injuries and O'Brien will be unavailable for at least the next two games.
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January 09, 2012
Johnson scores deciding goal in Avs' win over Caps
Cody McLeod and Erik Johnson both scored their first goals of the season, and Jean-Sebastian Giguere had 25 saves as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight home victory.
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December 17, 2011
Avs' Johnson has to provide more production
Erik Johnson stayed after practice for about 40 minutes Monday, spending the last few playing a game of "flip a puck into a small bucket" with Avalanche teammates.
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December 13, 2011
Avs defenseman Eric Johnson returns to join Stefan Elliot vs. Red Wings
Avalanche defensemen Erik Johnson and Stefan Elliott will both play in tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center.
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December 04, 2011
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