has johnson confirmed he is going back to school?

side note assuming he does go back to school does being behind dahlin and power on the depth chart force his hand to be a free agent in 14 months
- homiedclown

No clue but I do know he has not signed on the dotted line which we were not suppose to worry about.. Maybe they meant don't worry they aren't signing anyway ?

If I were Johnson and I believed in my talents I probably wouldn't want to start my career behind 2 1st overall picks.

has johnson confirmed he is going back to school?

side note assuming he does go back to school does being behind dahlin and power on the depth chart force his hand to be a free agent in 14 months
- homiedclown

I'm torn on this.

He can choose to be part of what should be a great D core for the next decade and hopefully they start to win every year.

The other thought is that he eventually wants to be a #1 and get the ice time and get paid on a team bereft of D talent.

I have always thought this would be the reason he would walk if he did, rather than not wanting to play for this team, or trying to play for his dad or whatever that connection is.
- buffalofan19

He's definitely a daddies boy

Levi will sign.

The other two? Who knows?
- Powerslave

Levi will play at Northeastern for a few years and then sign with the leafs when he becomes a free agent

Levi will play at Northeastern for a few years and then sign with the leafs when he becomes a free agent
- homiedclown

"don't worry"

I'm torn on this.

He can choose to be part of what should be a great D core for the next decade and hopefully they start to win every year.

The other thought is that he eventually wants to be a #1 and get the ice time and get paid on a team bereft of D talent.
- Powerslave

nothing has come out in the last 5 weeks since he was "leaning" to go back to school, right?

I'm torn on this.

He can choose to be part of what should be a great D core for the next decade and hopefully they start to win every year.

The other thought is that he eventually wants to be a #1 and get the ice time and get paid on a team bereft of D talent.
- Powerslave

we've been hoping for almost a decade.. you can hope in one and and take a crap in the other.. which one fills up faster?

"don't worry"
- DirtyDan

actually habs make for sense for him

I'm torn on this.

He can choose to be part of what should be a great D core for the next decade and hopefully they start to win every year.

The other thought is that he eventually wants to be a #1 and get the ice time and get paid on a team bereft of D talent.
- Powerslave

I mean we should be able to fill out the other 2-3 spots with whomever and still have a top D group in the league.

actually habs make for sense for him
- homiedclown

Don't they have a good G prospect?

edit: That Primeau kid looks good

Levi will play at Northeastern for a few years and then sign with the leafs when he becomes a free agent
- homiedclown

Right as all their good players start, wait for it, Leaving.

Definitely not.

I agree winning is contagious. But I bet Terry liked what he saw in team chemistry and development. I don’t think he’s going to demand selling multiple 1sts for late 20 year olds to try and eek out a playoff appearance this year.

It will happen soon anyway just by drafting a development. Fill the weaknesses in FA on short term deals
- Fattony1187

Completely agree 🤝, not mortgaging the future for a 1 year run.

But, adding a high profile goalie could set this franchise in the winning consistently direction.

Nice to have a good up and coming team for a change during the summer 🙂

I'm torn on this.

He can choose to be part of what should be a great D core for the next decade and hopefully they start to win every year.

The other thought is that he eventually wants to be a #1 and get the ice time and get paid on a team bereft of D talent.
- Powerslave

This and :

Get paid and live the nhl lifestyle tomorrow vs. Risk injury ?

Right as all their good players start, wait for it, Leaving.

Definitely not.
- Powerslave

why does any goalie willing play for the leaves.. they destroy them

Levi will play at Northeastern for a few years and then sign with the leafs when he becomes a free agent
- homiedclown

no he won't.

no he won't.
- TheSabresTaco

Why so certain?
He has proven to take a very unconventional path...good on him as it has worked well for him, but expect the unexpected with him.

Why so certain?
He has proven to take a very unconventional path...good on him as it has worked well for him, but expect the unexpected with him.
- IonSabres

American choosing Toronto?

Seems less likely than going to an american team.

Like detroit.

American choosing Toronto?

Seems less likely than going to an american team.

Like detroit.
- Boss34

Let's hope he chooses Buffalo an All American city

American choosing Toronto?

Seems less likely than going to an american team.

Like detroit.
- Boss34

levi was born in quebec

levi was born in quebec
- homiedclown

English speaking suburb. Hes not actually French. He is Jewish though.

The Midget AAA team he played on was predominantly English as well.

Didn't Gerbe and him say don't worry about the kids signing?

Ya I don't listen to them anymore

- DirtyDan

Can't really force a player to sign But in this scenario I've never seen anything like it
But I'll take the blame

English speaking suburb. Hes not actually French. He is Jewish though.

The Midget AAA team he played on was predominantly English as well.
- DirtyDan

he speaks both languages though

he speaks both languages though
- homiedclown

I would imagine so

Can't really force a player to sign But in this scenario I've never seen anything like it
But I'll take the blame
- gerbe75pts

hockey heaven


thanks kim and terry

Can't really force a player to sign But in this scenario I've never seen anything like it
But I'll take the blame
- gerbe75pts