Erik Johnson hangs up his skates. Is his jersey destined for the Ball Arena rafters?
Colorado Avalanche legend Erik Johnson’s retirement sparks debate on his legacy and potential jersey retirement. We dissect Johnson’s impact, from his leadership during rebuilding years to hoisting the Stanley Cup. The discussion shifts to a breakdown of the Avalanche’s preseason clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, highlighting standout performances and power play strategies. Fan reactions add personal touches to Johnson’s storied career.
Tune in for an in-depth look at Johnson’s Avalanche journey and how his departure shapes the team’s future.
0:00 Intro: Erik Johnson retires from NHL
5:40 Johnson’s impact and legacy with Avalanche
10:37 Will Johnson’s number be retired?
19:26 Discussing Johnson’s future after retirement
24:44 Analyzing Avalanche preseason game vs Vegas
30:37 Power play struggles and preseason takeaways
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7 Comments
as a goalie for the life of me i dont kno why wedgie is using black/dark gear now makes it soooo much harder to track the puck in close if it hits you .. that being said he played fricking great again
i aint saying goodbye to EJ i have a feeling he will be back .. .there a nice cozy seat in jonnys wine cave that needs filling lol 😛
The best moment of the 2022 Cup run was his long pass to Helm that won the second round. He was directly involved in getting the Avs past the second-round curse and for that alone, he deserves to be remembered forever. I would fully expect the Altitude crew to bring him on, or he'll end up in the front office. He's not going anywhere. I'd love to see him become the successor to Maxy.
I was at that game when he returned with Buffalo and his reception was overwhelming. He knows how much this town loves him!
I'm hoping that EJ has been responsible with his earnings over the years. I'm reading too many stories about athletes who are now down and out.
they shoulda brought him back for league min just as a locker room guy. i can only assume this was ej's choice since i don't think there is any way they wouldn't have brought him back.
hope the condor enjoys his retirement, cant wait for his number to be up in the rafters.
Thanks for everything, Erik.
Best of luck in everything you do going forward. 🎉🎉
Zach: you look like you worked all night.