Former first overall pick to test free agency
Erik Johnson who was drafted first overall in the 2006 Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues has decided to test the free agency market this summer.
The 35-year-old has spent the last 13 seasons apart of the Colorado Avalanche organization, he has just finished the last year of his 7 year $42 million dollar deal he signed back in 2015.
The veteran defensemen has spent 6 of the last 7 seasons as an Alternate Captain and had 8 points in 63 games this past season as well as 1 goal in 7 playoff games.
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Johnson was traded from the Blues to the Avalanche back in February 2011 along with Jay McClement and 1st round pick for Chris Stewart, Kevin Shattenkirk and a 2nd round pick.
The 16 year veteran of the league has played 920 games collecting 337 points in that span.
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22 JUIN | 116 ANSWERS Former first overall pick to test free agency Will Erik Johnson return the Avalanche? | ||
| Yes | 45 | 38.8 % |
| No | 71 | 61.2 % |
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