Jack Johnson is not ready to call it a career just yet. The 38 year old defenceman has signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild. If Johnson makes the Wild’s team, it will be his seventh NHL team in his career.
Johnson Signs PTO
We have signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a professional tryout.
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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) August 11, 2025
Jackson played in 41 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, recording just six assists. In 2022, Johnson won his first and, to date, only Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.
In 1,228 career games Johnson has scored 77 goals and has added 265 assists.
Wild Injury Concerns Result in PTO
The Wild are heading into training camp with some uncertainty in their defensive core. Jonas Brodin is likely to miss the beginning of the season with an upper-body injury.
In a perfect world for the Wild, young defenceman Zeev Buium or David Jiricek will take Brodin’s place. However, should it be determined in training camp and the preseason that they need more time in the American Hockey League, Johnson could be an option to fill in.
Last Ride, Perhaps?
If Johnson does not make the Wild, one has to wonder if he will decide to hang up the skates. Even if the Wild choose to not sign Johnson to a NHL contract, he will likely wait to see if another team is interested before he officially calls it a career.
If Johnson does make the team, he will bring leadership and playoff experience to a team looking to make noise in the Western Conference.
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