ERIK
JOHNSON
D
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
225 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
15
years
Debut
Oct 4, 2007
Born
Mar 21, 1988
(37 yrs)
Bloomington, Minnesota
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2006 (1/1).
Drafted from
US National Team (U18)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2025-10-01 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2025-03-31 |
Missed 3 games (lower body injury).
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| 2025-03-25 |
Lower body injury, day-to-day.
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| 2025-03-07 |
Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers for winger Givani Smith. |
| 2024-07-01 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2021-22 (Colorado) |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2007-08 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2014-15 (injured) |
| WJC-A | The Directorate - Best Player The Directorate - Best Player | 2006-07 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2006-07 |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2010 (USA) |
Scouting Report
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft thrived as a big defenseman who skated very well. He had a big shot, possessed excellent hockey sense and was effective in a shutdown role. Staying healthy was always an issue throughout his career but he was capable of averaging 20 effective minutes per game when available. He never lived up to his draft pedigree but he did provide solid play and excellent team-first leadership throughout his lengthy NHL career.
Long Range Potential: Solid all-around defenseman and leader (when healthy).
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