The Columbus Blue Jackets have just signed a player targeted by the Montreal Canadiens to a three-year contract.
Kent Johnson has signed a new deal worth a total of $5.4 million. He will earn $1.8 million annually over the next three seasons.
The 5th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft has been slow to make an impact in the league. He was sent down to the American Hockey League last season due to underwhelming performances.
At 21, he still holds significant potential, and Kent Johnson's name has often been linked to the Montreal Canadiens.
