Reese Johnson
C FA
Fri 3/7/25 7:49 PM

Johnson was traded to the Maple Leafs from the Wild on Friday for future considerations.
EDGE Analysis
Since this is a minor-league deal, it is not subject to the NHL's trade deadline, though it's possible it was completed prior to that deadline and reported after the fact. Johnson got into three games in his lone season with the Wild, and he has just 13 points over 49 outings with AHL Iowa. He'll report to AHL Toronto following the trade.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Mon 12/16/24 11:08 AM

Johnson was assigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been a healthy scratch in three of Minnesota's last four games. The demotion could bode well for Yakov Trenin's (upper body) availability ahead of Wednesday's game against Florida, or it could be temporary for salary cap reasons. Johnson hasn't earned a point in three NHL appearances this season while contributing one shot on goal, three blocked shots and six hits.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Wed 12/4/24 6:36 PM

Johnson was called up from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson received his first call-up of the season after logging nine points and 24 PIM in 18 games with Iowa. He'll compete for bottom-six minutes now that he's with the big club.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Tue 10/1/24 3:02 PM

Johnson (upper body) was placed on waivers Tuesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had been dealing with an injury, but his placement on waivers means he has recovered. The 26-year-old forward produced two goals, three assists and 109 hits in 42 regular-season appearances with Chicago in 2023-24. If he doesn't get claimed by another team, Johnson could be a call-up option for Minnesota during the 2024-25 campaign.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Mon 9/23/24 3:21 PM

Johnson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has never played in more than 60 NHL games in a season and figures to remain a fringe roster player heading into the 2024-25 campaign. If the 26-year-old winger does make the Opening Night roster, which is far from guaranteed, he will slot into a bottom-six role without power-play ice time. As such, Johnson probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value this year.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Fri 9/20/24 8:27 PM

Johnson (concussion) is skating at the Wild's camp, but he is not expected to play in the preseason opener versus the Jets on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson is in the mix for a bottom-six spot this season. The 26-year-old missed the last month of 2023-24 due to a concussion. Johnson has a total of 17 points in 141 career games, so he won't be a factor in most fantasy formats.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Mon 7/1/24 5:28 PM

Johnson (concussion) signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had two goals, five points, 40 PIM and 109 hits in 42 contests with Chicago in 2023-24. Provided he's healthy, the 25-year-old should be in the mix for a bottom-six spot with Minnesota out of training camp.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Sun 6/30/24 6:35 PM

Johnson (concussion) will become an unrestricted free agent Monday after not receiving a qualifying offer from Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was limited to five points in 42 games last season and missed the final 16 games due to a concussion. The 25-year-old has 17 points in 141 career NHL contests.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Thu 4/18/24 10:17 PM

Johnson (concussion) won't play in the Blackhawks' season finale Thursday versus the Kings, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been out since March 12, resulting in a 16-game absence to end the campaign. The 25-year-old forward had five points, 109 hits and 40 PIM over 42 appearances this season. He is set to be a restricted free agent this summer.

Reese Johnson
C FA
Fri 4/5/24 1:52 PM

Johnson (concussion) will visit the doctor Friday after suffering a setback, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
EDGE Analysis
It's not looking good for Johnson to return this season, as he has been out since March 12 and there are less than two weeks remaining in the schedule. Johnson has two goals and five points with 109 hits in 42 games this season.