Columbus Blues Jackets‘ 1st round pick in the 2010 draft (#4 overall), center Ryan Johansen(9) is spending time playing in the AHL with their affiliate Springfield Falcons as the big club sits on the sidelines.
In a pair of home games over opening weekend he tallied his first ever goal in the league.
The 6’3″ 203 lbs. player scored a handy 9 goals and 12 assists in 67 NHL games in his rookie season with the Jackets.
At 20-years old playing games in the minors will only give him more playing and scoring confidence.
He already shows he has the skill set to achieve power forward status as he continues to grow into his game.
His entry level contract is a three-year deal through 2013/2014.
He tore up the scoring sheet in his only two seasons in juniors before deciding to turn pro.
Obviously being such a high draft pick, a lot will be expected of him but the future looks bright…