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Eric Johnson
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:56 am
by DPA MacManus
Word on KFAN today is EJ is leaving the U and signing with the Blues.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:25 pm
by DannyCalifornia
here's the story:
Bob McKenzie
4/18/2007 9:31:46 PM
The St. Louis Blues have signed No. 1 overall pick Erik Johnson to a contract and the University of Minnesota freshman will begin his pro career in the fall.
In the meantime, he has been invited to join Team USA at the World Championship in Moscow.
Johnson was drafted first overall by the Blues in the 2006 Entry Draft.
This season, Johnson scored four goals and added 19 assists in 39 games as a freshman with the Golden Gophers.
In two seasons with the United States National Team, the Minnesota native collected 22 goals and 59 points.
Johnson was dominant at the 2007 World Junior Hockey Championship, scoring 10 points in seven games and being named the tournament's best defenceman.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:26 pm
by Johnny_Murphy
Hey DPA MacManus, I believe his name is spelled Erik, not Eric.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:41 pm
by MNRinkRat
That sucks for the Gophers. I was really hoping we could keep Johnson and Okposo.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:15 am
by formerallstar
Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:46 pm
by futureeagle
is okoposo leaving to and if so can anyone tell me who were the first 10 draft choices just wondering and who drafted them
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:03 pm
by wildhckyfan14
1. ERIK JOHNSON - St. Louis Blues
2. JORDAN STAAL _ Pittsburgh Penguins
3. JONATHAN TOEWS - Chicago Blackhawks
4. NICKLAS BACKSTROM - Washington Capitals
5. PHIL KESSEL - Boston Bruins
6. DERICK BRASSARD - Columbus Blue Jackets
7. KYLE OKPOSO - New York Islanders
8. PETER MUELLER - Phoenix Coyotes
9. JAMES SHEPPARD - Minnesota Wild
10. MICHAEL FROLIK - Florida Panthers
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:42 pm
by Blue Breeze
futureeagle wrote:is okoposo leaving to and if so can anyone tell me who were the first 10 draft choices just wondering and who drafted them
He's most likely gone.
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:16 pm
by d1wannabe
I would put money on Okposo staying. I think it would b beneficial for him to stay too. does anyone know if there is a certain time he has to decide by?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:22 pm
by Blue Breeze
d1wannabe wrote:I would put money on Okposo staying. I think it would b beneficial for him to stay too. does anyone know if there is a certain time he has to decide by?
June 1st is the deadline that Lucia wanted his players to abide by, but in reality he has until the end of August to decide, but I would imagine his decision would come soon. You wanna put that money into a bet?
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:03 am
by GophyFan18
formerallstar wrote:Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
Yeah, that's why the Blues wanted to sign him up right away, and that's why he was honored as the best defensemen at the world juniors etc etc. Being overrated gets you the #1 pick in the draft doesn't it.
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:57 pm
by EREmpireStrikesBack
It gets you a lot of jealous people.
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 5:29 pm
by MNHockey75
formerallstar wrote:Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
He was the BY FAR the best defenseman in the nation as a Freshman. A D-man can't win a national championship by himself. You look back when they had Leopold, Ballard and Martin. Theres only 3 guys who were really good, not just 2 (Goligoski to go along with Erik).
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:01 pm
by Blue Breeze
MNHockey75 wrote:formerallstar wrote:Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
He was the BY FAR the best defenseman in the nation as a Freshman. A D-man can't win a national championship by himself. You look back when they had Leopold, Ballard and Martin. Theres only 3 guys who were really good, not just 2 (Goligoski to go along with Erik).
By far the best defenseman in the nation? He wasn't even the best defenseman on his team and not even top 5 in the WCHA. He has loads of potential and had streaks of dominance this year, but he took his lumps and was by no means an All-American. To say he was by far the best D-man in the nation is just ridiculous.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 8:28 am
by casualfan
I agree we will see how many of his cough ups in own zone lead to the puck being buried in NHL
Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:04 am
by sachishi4
MNHockey75 wrote:formerallstar wrote:Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
He was the BY FAR the best defenseman in the nation as a Freshman. A D-man can't win a national championship by himself. You look back when they had Leopold, Ballard and Martin. Theres only 3 guys who were really good, not just 2 (Goligoski to go along with Erik).
the best defensemen wouldnt take 20 slap shots from the point when the first 19 didnt work. He needs to adjust better to other defenses. He turns the puck over WAY too much. Plus he said he didn't really care about this year. Team cancer? He needs a better TEAM attitude. Maybe they will give him that in the pros, but based on his performance here, he didnt look like the clear cut #1 everyone thought he was.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:05 pm
by TheShow
Damn, he said he was going to stay another year with Okposo. But I guess the Blues suck too bad and need him.
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:42 pm
by breakout
Blue Breeze wrote:MNHockey75 wrote:formerallstar wrote:Good cuz he was
OVERRATED
He was the BY FAR the best defenseman in the nation as a Freshman. A D-man can't win a national championship by himself. You look back when they had Leopold, Ballard and Martin. Theres only 3 guys who were really good, not just 2 (Goligoski to go along with Erik).
By far the best defenseman in the nation? He wasn't even the best defenseman on his team and not even top 5 in the WCHA. He has loads of potential and had streaks of dominance this year, but he took his lumps and was by no means an All-American. To say he was by far the best D-man in the nation is just ridiculous.
I think you are dead on Blue Breeze with your observation of EJ.
That being noted, he has a lot of upside. If he stays healthy, he will be a good to great NHLr............time will tell.