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Kent Johnson

Center · Columbus Blue Jackets

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

Next Game

Thu, Apr 2 · 7:00 PM ET @ Hurricanes

FanDuel Sports South, FanDuel Sports Ohio

Age 236'0"170 lbsShoots LeftPort Moody, CAN

Current Season

GP

70

Goals

7

Assists

14

Points

21

+/-

-5

S%

6.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 31vs CAR000007:48
Mar 28vs SJS0000113:37
Mar 24@ PHI0000011:21
Mar 22@ NYI0000210:59
Mar 21vs SEA1010215:52

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.80M

Total Value

$5.40M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets
News
Erik Johnson Born for TV Spotlight

Veteran Erik Johnson emerges as TV gold in Morning Flurries, his charisma lighting up broadcasts like few others. The league's grizzled vets often steal shows off-ice, and Johnson's flair fits the mold perfectly. Broadcasters covet these personalities as ratings wars rage in a crowded media landscape.

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News
Sabres Fans Pack Johnson's Landing Bar

Buffalo's diehards transform Johnson's Landing into Sabrehood central with epic game-day vibes captured in fresh photos. These shots capture the raw passion of a fanbase that's waited too long for glory, decked out and roaring for every shift. The energy here reminds everyone why Sabres Nation runs deepest in the league.

Columbus Blue Jackets
Game Recap
Sillinger, Johnson Snap Slumps in Jackets' Kraken KO

Columbus Blue Jackets' young guns Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson finally bury those nagging goal droughts, sparking a massive win over the Seattle Kraken that no one saw coming from this scrappy bunch. These kids have been grinding through the dog days, and their breakthroughs carry the weight of a franchise fighting for every inch in the standings. Every scout in the building takes notes as this victory shifts the narrative around Columbus' rebuild.

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Playoffs
Leafs Coaching Axe Inevitable? Johnson Breaks It Down

The Toronto Maple Leafs grind through a brutal lost season, with whispers of a coaching change growing louder after their latest skid leaves them buried in the standings. Insiders point to a clear disconnect between Craig Berube and the front office, as the team that clinched the Atlantic last year now looks like it's playing out the string.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kent Johnson's stats this season?
Kent Johnson has 7 goals and 14 assists for 21 points in 70 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.