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Former Columbus Blue Jackets top-three draft pick Jack Johnson is exploring new avenues in his retirement. The veteran of 1,228 NHL games has joined The Ohio State University women’s hockey team as an associate head coach.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Blue Jackets Defenseman Hangs Up Skates After 17-Year Career

Jack Johnson is hanging up his skates. The Columbus Blue Jackets veteran defenseman announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons, bringing an end to a career that spanned 1,228 games and included a Stanley Cup championship.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Jack Johnson officially retires, hired by Canucks as pro scout

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that they have hired long-time NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion Jack Johnson as a pro scout. The move signals Johnson’s official retirement as a player.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Jack Johnson retires, joins Canucks staff

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have hired former defenseman Jack Johnson as a professional scout. The update indirectly confirms that Johnson’s 19-year career has come to an end.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 5

Canucks hire former NHL defenceman Jack Johnson as pro scout

The Vancouver Canucks have added a former NHL defenceman to their pro-scouting team. Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Monday afternoon that the organization is bringing in Jack Johnson as a pro scout.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / December 1

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Sign Kenny Johnson

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have agreed to an ECHL deal with defenseman Kenny Johnson. They also traded defenseman Gabe Blanchard to the Worcester Railers in exchange for future considerations.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 12, 2025

Minnesota Wild makes intriguing move on Stanley Cup champion blueliner

The Minnesota Wild have made one of the more intriguing moves of the NHL offseason, extending a professional tryout (PTO) offer to veteran defenseman Jack Johnson.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11, 2025

Wild sign Stanley Cup champion to PTO

The third overall pick of the 2005 NHL Draft feels he has more in the tank. According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed veteran defenseman Jack Johnson to a professional tryout agreement.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / May 5, 2025

2024-25 Player Review: Jack Johnson’s last ride?

When Jack Johnson first became a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the franchise was at its nadir. A blockbuster trade for Jeff Carter quickly turned sour, and Johnson was a big piece of the return when Carter was dispatched to Los Angeles.

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Game Day #74: Jack Johnson In, Damon Severson Out, And Elvis In Net Thursday When Blue Jackets Battle Avalanche

@ COLORADO AVALANCHE THURSDAY, APRIL 3 7:30 P.M. NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS, OHIO AVS: 46-26-4 (96 pts; .632%) Last Ten: 7-2-1 Division: 3rd of 8 Conference: 4th of 16 NHL: t-5th of 32 ROSTER SCHEDULE Two more points are up for grabs Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Colorado Avalanche in a 7:30 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 23, 2025

CAR 7, CBJ 4: Five Second-Period Goals Too Much For Blue Jackets To Overcome In Loss To Hurricanes

2 2 0 4 0 5 2 7 CBJ GOALS: Johnson (P1, 7:08) Marchenko (P1, 9:48) van Riemsdyk (P2, 13:21) Voronkov (P2, 14:43) It was good, until it wasn't — and then it got interesting again, until it didn't. The Columbus Blue Jackets went from up two to down three in the second period of Thursday night's 7-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23, 2025

Blue Jackets unlikely to trade pending free agents at deadline

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / January 20, 2025

Islanders dominate Blue Jackets

After losing their first game in seven tries, the Blue Jackets would have liked to bounce back against the Islanders. Unfortunately, after a good first period, the Islanders took control and never looked back.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / November 21, 2024

Game Day #19: Kent Johnson Returns To The Lineup As Blue Jackets Host The Tampa Bay Lightning

@ TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING THURSDAY, NOV. 21 7:00 P.M. NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS, OH LIGHTNING: 10-6-1 (21 pts; .618%) Division: 3rd of 8 Conference: 7th of 16 NHL: t-14th of 32 ROSTER // SCHEDULE Kent Johnson is back.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 13, 2024

Good & Bad: Avalanche Goaltending Falls Apart Again

DENVER — The Avalanche fell to 0-2 after another uninspiring goaltending performance at Ball Arena on Saturday. Jack Johnson and the Columbus Blue Jackets scored five times before the game was halfway through and held the lead the rest of the way, defeating Colorado 6-4.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 12, 2024

Jack Johnson Recalls Time in Colorado Ahead of Matchup: ‘It’s Hard To Put My Finger on One Thing, I Enjoyed It All.’

Jack Johnson signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in July and is set to take on the Avalanche at Ball Arena in Colorado’s home opener. This is the fourth straight season that Johnson has been a part of the home opener, albeit it’s also the second time he’ll be playing for the other team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 8, 2024

Blue Jackets Turn To Familiar Face For Help In Restoring Blue Line, Create Winning Culture

Jack Johnson's back. The Columbus Blue Jackets signed the 37-year-old defenseman for the NHL league minimum of $775,000 last Wednesday. Even after his Blue Jackets playing days ended, Johnson has continued living in Columbus.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 26, 2024

Avalanche Gameday: Johnson Returns, Beware Of The Kings

Last game, the Colorado Avalanche went with Sam Malinski on the blueline, giving Jack Johnson a night off to rest his nagging lower-body injury. On Friday, it appears that’ll flip flop.