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Kent Johnson

Center · Columbus Blue Jackets

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

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 7:00 PM ET vs Hurricanes

FanDuel Sports South, FanDuel Sports Ohio

Age 236'0"170 lbsShoots LeftPort Moody, CAN

Current Season

GP

63

Goals

6

Assists

14

Points

20

+/-

-7

S%

5.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14@ PHI0000112:27
Mar 12@ FLA0000213:48
Mar 10@ TBL011+1112:32
Mar 9vs LAK000+1413:04
Mar 7vs UTA000-1115:45

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.80M

Total Value

$5.40M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

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Recent Stories

News
Paulina Gretzky Gets Massive Roses from Golfer Hubby

Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina receives a massive white rose bouquet from her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson, in a gesture that lights up social feeds. The NHL royalty tie-in keeps the family's star power humming off the ice amid her dad's legendary shadow. These personal peeks remind everyone why the Gretzkys stay in the spotlight year-round.

Columbus Blue Jackets
Game Recap
Garland's Jackets Flashback Ignites Playoff Fire

Conor Garland wastes no time proving Don Waddell right, torching nets with four goals in his first three games for the Blue Jackets and fitting seamlessly alongside Kent Johnson and Sean Monahan. The feisty winger from the Canucks trade brings the tenacity and two-way grit that Columbus has craved during their playoff push, especially after snatching him from under the Islanders' noses.

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Game Recap
Leafs' Johnson Dishes on Rebound Path, Ducks Clash

Toronto insider Johnson breaks down how the Maple Leafs claw their way back into contention next season amid whispers of a full teardown. With cap hell locking in stars like Matthews and Nylander, he weighs if a patient rebuild beats another half-measure retool that leaves them stuck in purgatory. Front offices buzz as the Leafs prep for Anaheim, where every shift carries massive stakes for Treliving's offseason blueprint.

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Johnson: Sens Can Survive Sans Sanderson

TSN's Johnson breaks down Ottawa's blueprint on morning radio, naming Jake Sanderson as the one Senator they can afford to lose without the sky falling. The blueliner's absence tests their depth chart in ways GM Steve Staios has quietly fortified all year. With playoff hopes hanging, this take sparks debate on whether Ottawa's blue line holds the line.

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Utah Lights Up Vejmelka in CBJ Thriller

Olivier buries one past Karel Vejmelka, and Johnson cashes a power-play beauty as Utah pressures Columbus hard. These tallies shift momentum in a matchup where every goal amps the stakes for both squads. Vejmelka faces the heat as Utah's attack exposes cracks in the Blue Jackets' netminding.

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Trades & Rumors
Johnson: Staios Can't Wait on Sens Fixes

TSN Mornings' Johnson fires a shot straight at GM Steve Staios, arguing the Senators can't afford to sit idle with the roster freeze hitting Wednesday and the trade deadline looming March 6. Ottawa's core pieces like Batherson, Pinto, and Sanderson lock in long-term, but whispers of big moves - think Panarin's no-move saga - have front offices buzzing before the clock strikes 3 p.m. Staios faces real pressure to act now or risk another season of what-ifs in Canada's capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kent Johnson's stats this season?
Kent Johnson has 6 goals and 14 assists for 20 points in 63 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.