After being diagnosed with asthma, Johnson's status as a legitimate NHL prospect was in question.
An SHL Rookie of the Year award, a Champions Hockey League (CHL) goal-scoring title (11 goals in 12 games), and inaugural CHL points per game lead (2.08) later and Johnson has secured his position among the organization's most talented, promising young players.
Committed to return to the SHL's Frolunda HC for one final season, the diminutive former seventh round pick remains at least a year away from pushing for an NHL job.
"You see how [Dallas Stars prospect] Mattias Janmark developed.