Veteran defenseman Jack Johnson, a family man, is in a precarious position with the Avalanche. The No. 3 overall selection from the 2005 draft is on a professional tryout contract (PTO), looking to extend his 14-year NHL career and get one more shot at the Stanley Cup. If he plays well in Tuesday’s preseason opener…
Defenseman Jack Johnson, 950-game NHL veteran, relishes opportunity for another shot at Cup: “You only have so many chances” — The Denver Post
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