A lot has been made of the Rangers signing Jack Johnson to a one year deal worth $1.15 million this offseason. The signing was due in part to John Davidson’s and new assistant coach Jacques Martin’s past with the 6-1 and 227 lb defender.
Jack Johnson no lock to make the opening night roster
Jack Johnson will be 34 years old when the puck drops on the 2020-21 NHL season. The veteran will be battling with five other defenseman for two spots. Ryan Lindgren is the only certainty to make the opening roster on the left side.