The Rangers signed someone both President John Davidson and Assistant Coach Jacques Martin are familiar with. Recently bought out Penguins defenseman, Jack Johnson comes in on a one year deal as insurance on left defense.
Jack Johnson joins Rangers
Listen, the issues with Jack Johnson were his contract and usage. Now that he is in on a one year deal for $1.15 million it’s a decent depth signing. The Rangers are going to give both Libor Hajek, K’Andre Miller, and Tarmo Reunanen a chance to take the spots open on left defense.
Johnson is the team’s insurance policy and 7th D.