The Chicago Blackhawks signed its 2013 fifth-round pick and North Dakota junior forward to a three-year entry-level contract Friday.
The Grand Forks, North Dakota native did not play in the national title game for North Dakota due to a left knee injury he suffered against Denver in the semifinal. Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald says he hasn't heard any updates on Johnson's injury, but that the rising senior hasn't had any surgeries. Johnson wore a large brace on his knee while watching his teammates win the national title and had it on during the celebration tour later that week in Grand Forks.