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Strengths
His size is seen an issue, but he is able to skate very well and make good passes to create offence for his team.
He wasn’t a huge point producer in the NCAA, which is historically a low-scoring league. Johnston had 42 points (with just five goals) in 110 NCAA games.
He is a great skater, and a guy who could potentially drive an offence when he’s on. He also offers a complementary skill set to some of the more defensive blue-liners on the IceCaps roster this season.
Weaknesses
Johnston is listed at 5’10” and 176 lbs, and he probably isn’t even that big, lending some reasons to why he was not drafted.
Obviously, being a defenceman, that does make a difference in how effective he can be in defensive-zone battles, and he will always have something to prove as he fights to make it to the next level.
Even though his skating and puck play makes him look like a player who can contribute offensively, he’s never been much of a goal-scorer. In his last 150 games, spanning four seasons at the NCAA, AHL, and NHL levels, he only has five goals, or one every 30 games.
It’s a bit of a strange skill set for an undersized defenceman, but with the way he can drive the puck up ice, he will provide enough opportunities for his team to score that you won’t notice he’s not doing it himself.
Projection
With the significant amount of turnover amongst the Canadiens defence at the AHL level, Johnston will be one of only four returning defenders to the IceCaps. He will be alongside fellow returnees Joel Hanley, Josiah Didier, and Brett Lernout and will likely be expected to take on a bigger role.
Like last year, when he was the 15th defenceman used by the team, if he sees time at the NHL level, that is likely not a great sign for the Canadiens. He should be much higher up the depth chart this year, though he will spend a lot more time in the AHL before being considered for a spot on the NHL roster.
This will be Johnston’s last year in the T25U25 as he turns 25 in February, but his upside makes him an interesting player in the organization. His offensive skill makes him one of the few potential replacements who can help that part of the game, and with some additional experience may develop into an asset.
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