Blackhawks add Jack Johnson on 1-year, $950K deal
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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed veteran defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year contract worth $950,000, the team announced Wednesday.
Johnson won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche last season, recording a goal and eight assists over 74 regular-season games. He played 13 contests during the playoffs without registering a point.
The 35-year-old has played 1,024 games over his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Avalanche.
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