KIM JOHNSSON NEWS

Is Sami Lepisto The New Kim Johnsson?

The Blackhawks do, contrary to popular belief, have someone under contract right now named Sami Lepisto. He’s a defenseman, is getting paid, but hasn’t been seen in almost a month. What happened to Lepisto? As far as we can tell, the … Continue reading →
Via Committed Indians  |  12 days ago

Wild's Johnsson back in offensive mind-set

Kim Johnsson was once a dependable point-scoring defenseman. With the way he's playing this season with the Wild, he is again.
Via Fox Sports  |  December 12, 2009

Flaunt if you got it: Blackhawks 5, Oilers 2

Ladies and gentleman, these are your Chicago Blackhawks. You’ve watched this team succeed with and without Marian Hossa and Dave Bolland, with and without Cam Barker and Kim Johnsson. And yes, you’ve seen the Blackhawks succeed WITH Cristobal Huet and Antti Niemi. Nothing has changed.  There are no more talks of trades to make “improvement” to [...]
Via Blackhawk Up  |  March 04, 2010

Blackhawks-Thrashers: Kim Johnsson, Hawks Escape With Victory

How about that for an introduction to Blackhawks' hockey? Just a little more than 24 hours after being traded from Minnesota to Chicago, Kim Johnsson took part in a game that flashed every bit of the first two-thirds of the season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 14, 2010

Wild send Johnsson, Leddy to Chicago for defenseman Barker

Former No. 3 overall pick joins Wild. The cost of the deal: veteran Kim Johnsson and 2009 No. 1 pick Nick Leddy, the Gophers defenseman.
Via Star Tribune  |  February 12, 2010

Report: Cam Barker traded to Minnesota

TSN.ca is reporting  the Blackhawks have traded Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for d-man Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy, who was Minnesota’s 2009 first-round pick. This obvious cost-cutting measure is the first of what we expect to be a couple more moves before the trade deadline and this coming off-season. Barker is in the first [...]
Via Blackhawk Up  |  February 12, 2010

Blackhawks acquire Johnsson, prospect from Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild on Friday for defensemen Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy.
Via CBSSports  |  February 12, 2010

Chicago Blackhawks deal Cam Barker to Wild for D Kim Johnsson

Chicago Blackhawks deal Cam Barker to the Wild for D Kim Johnsson.
Via ESPN  |  February 12, 2010

Player Profile: Kim Johnsson

Strengths Johnsson is one of the top skating defensemen in the NHL. He sees the ice well and makes great passes when coming out of the zone.   Johnsson has great offensive instincts, but he is a capable of being a shutdown defenseman as well. Lastly, he chews up plenty of ice time.   Weaknesses Johnsson isn't all that aggressive and often fails to clear the...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 05, 2009

Talking Kim Johnsson

Chicago GM Stan Bowman discusses the acquisition of Kim Johnsson.
Via Kuklas Korner  |  February 12, 2010

Hawks deal Barker to Wild for Johnsson, Leddy

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for defensemen Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy.
Via SI.com  |  February 12, 2010

Blackhawks Acquire Johnsson And Leddy From Minnesota

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defensemen Kim Johnsson (YAWN-suhn) and Nick Leddy (LEH-dee) in exchange for defenseman Cam Barker. Johnsson, 33, has recorded six goals, eight assists and 26 penalty minutes in 52 games with the Minnesota W...
Via nhl.com  |  February 12, 2010

Johnsson Ready, Sykora Not

The Minnesota Wild has wrapped up its final practice before heading out early this afternoon for Toronto. The two big news items are: Kim Johnsson says he is ready to go for tomorrow's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Head Coach Todd Rich...
Via nhl.com  |  November 09, 2009

Blackhawks trade defenseman Barker to Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for defensemen Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  February 13, 2010

Cam Barker Dealt to Minnesota Wild for Johnsson, Leddy

The Cam Barker Era is OVER! The Blackhawks traded Barker to Minnesota for defenseman Kim Johnsson and the Wild's top pick in the 2009 draft, Nick Leddy...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 12, 2010

Breaking News: Minnesota Aquires Cam Barker for Johnsson, Leddy

Minnesota GM Chuck Fletcher has announced that the Wild have aquired defenseman Cam Barker from Chicago in excahnge for Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 12, 2010

Blackhawks trade Barker to Wild

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for defensemen Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 12, 2010

Blackhawks trade D Cam Barker to Wild for defenseman Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy

Via Star Tribune  |  February 12, 2010

Wild News

via Michael Russo of Russo’s Rants, I talked to GM Chuck Fletcher Sunday morning and he said, “We have nothing imminent. Whatever we do, I think it would be closer to the deadline, assuming we even do anything.” You can read the story in Monday’s paper, but if Marek Zidlicky isn’t signed by Wednesday, it would be absolutely shocking if he is not traded. The priority...
Via Kuklas Korner  |  February 28, 2010

Chicago Blackhawks Make Trade For Minnesota Wild's Kim Johnsson

The Chicago Blackhawks have made a trade before the Olympic roster freeze in which they acquired Minnesota Wild defenseman Kim Johnsson and 2009 first round pick Nick Leddy for defenseman Cam Barker...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 12, 2010

Blockbuster Trade In The Works?

Now I don't claim to be a hockey insider with multiple inside sources. I'm just a handsome, witty, hockey fan/secret agent who writes things on the internet. But I just came accross this rumour of a big trade in the works which seems to be pretty legit. Though if it isn't, don't come to me ...
Via The Power Play  |  December 22, 2008

Blackhawks Notebook: Hawks Add Pieces For Now, Later

The Blackhawks made a trade for both the present and future Friday afternoon, acquiring defensemen Kim Johnsson and Nick Leddy from Minnesota in exchange for defenseman Cam Barker. For the present, the Blackhawks traded for the veteran defensem...
Via nhl.com  |  February 12, 2010

Lester’s Blue Line Specials Volume 12

Photo Courtesy of Shelly Castellano ICON SMI Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size. Kim Johnsson, D, Minnesota Wild Johnsson had three goals last week to go along with a +3 plus/minus rating, two power play points, and eight shots on goal. He [...]
Via Sports Blog Net  |  December 30, 2009

Wild at the Trade dead line.

This is my latest crontibution at the illegal curve.3. Minnesota Wild (Courtesy of Eric from Goon?s World)Needs:1.) Top line forward: Someone in like Olli Jokinen.2.) Second line forward: Someone along the lines of a player like Jason Blake.3.) Another second or third line forward: Or maybe a rent-a-player like Keith Tkachuk. Simply:The Wild are in dire need of offense and anything...
Via Goon's World  |  February 17, 2009

Blackhawks make deadline deal

The Blackhawks have traded Cam Barker to the Wild for fellow defensemen Kim Johnsson and prospect Nick Leddy, according to TSN.
Via Chicago Tribune  |  February 12, 2010
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