Erik Johnson News
Defense
Colorado Avalanche
Erik Johnson will also play in the season finale.
Johnson missed the last six games with a wrist injury.
April 27, 2013, 3:17 p.m.
Erik Johnson has a hand injury. No word how bad
EJ has mostly been a disappointment since joining the Avs so hopefully your fantasy team still isn't counting on the blueliner. If so, his condition will be reevaluated today.
April 12, 2013, 9:37 a.m.
Erik Johnson in, Tyson Barrie out for #Avs tonight
Johnson hasn't played since February 11th becuase of a concussion, but will return to the Avalanche blueline tonight when they take on the Blackhawks. Johnson had only recorded one assist in 11 games before getting injured. He is owned in 87.2% of ESPN leagues and could be worth a pickup if he is available.
March 8, 2013, 3:15 p.m.
Defenseman Erik Johnson, who left with an injury in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-2 loss to Phoenix on Monday, is not practicing Wednesday and appears to be the latest to join Colorado's long injury list.
This would be a big loss for the Avalanche as they are already banged up and Johnson is their #1 defenceman. Monitor his status going forward for a more detailed update.
Feb. 13, 2013, 1:50 p.m.
Erik Johnson expected to play tonight for #Avalanche
Johnson will give the Avs an immediate boost on the back end. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 26, 2012, 3:20 p.m.
He will be re-evaluated tomorrow after the morning skate, to see if he can return to the lineup against the San Jose Sharks.
The Avs have lost the last two games without their top defenseman so expect him to rush back. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 26, 2012, 8:11 a.m.
Johnson will be out of the lineup.
Johnson will miss yet another game tonight. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 24, 2012, 1:52 p.m.
Johnson has missed the past two games with back spasms and will be re-evaluated this morning.
No word on whether Johnson plays tonight but skating is a good sign. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 24, 2012, 8:31 a.m.
#Avs D Erik Johnson will miss his second consecutive game tonight at PHO. Back injury.
Johnson misses another games at such a critical stretch. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 22, 2012, 3:23 p.m.
Johnson is questionable with a lower-back injury. Johnson was a late scratch Tuesday.
Sounds like Johnson could miss another game. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
March 21, 2012, 3:30 p.m.
EJ is in....will play
Turns out Johnson will play tonight. If he can't play, look for Ryan O'Byrne to draw back in. Johnson has four goals and 24 points in 63 games.
March 10, 2012, 2:53 p.m.
Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson missed practice today because of a knee injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center.
Johnson might not be able to play tomorrow. If he can't play, look for Ryan O'Byrne to draw back in. Johnson has four goals and 24 points in 63 games.
March 9, 2012, 4:53 p.m.
UPDATE: Erik Johnson will be in tonight's lineup
Johnson had been listed as day-to-day but should be a go for tonight. He scored four goals and 23 points in 55 games.
Feb. 24, 2012, 1:45 p.m.
Erik Johnson day to day
Sounds like a foregone conclusion that Johnson will miss tomorrow's tilt. He's scored four goals and 23 points in 55 games.
Feb. 23, 2012, 5:51 p.m.
Defender Erik Johnson has scored a goal in three straight games.
Johnson now has four goals and 22 points on the season, making his down year a bit more respectable.
Feb. 19, 2012, 10:43 a.m.
