Jets sign forward Luke Johnson to a one-year contract

Johnson, 26, scored a goal and added five penalty minutes in 14 games for the Minnesota Wild last season

JohnsonMW
By Winnipeg Jets PR
@WpgJetsPR Press Release

WINNIPEG, July 28, 2021 - The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Luke Johnson on a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $750,000.

Johnson, 26, scored a goal and added five penalty minutes in 14 games for the Minnesota Wild last season. He also recorded one assist and five PIMs in two games for the AHL's Iowa Wild. The Grand Forks, N.D. native was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fifth round (134th overall) in the 2013 NHL Draft and has played 32 career games for Chicago and Minnesota and recorded two points (1G, 1A) and 13 PIMs. Johnson has also played 243 AHL games for Iowa and the Rockford IceHogs and recorded 110 points (57G, 53A) and 175 PIMs.
Luke Johnson
Centre
Born Sep 19 1994 -- Grand Forks, ND
Height 5.11 -- Weight 198 -- Shoots R

News Feed

GAMEDAY: Jets at Predators

Three things - Lowry line gets Jets off to quick start

GAMEDAY: Jets at Penguins

Vilardi enjoying second season in Winnipeg

Three things - Scheifele hat trick leads Jets past Panthers

GAMEDAY: Panthers at Jets

Evie's Story - Hockey Fights Cancer

Jets reassign Fabian Wagner to the Moose

Three things - Champs hand Jets second straight loss

Morrissey still pushing for more 

Eating well, training hard, and smiling with Gabriel Vilardi

GAMEDAY: Jets at Panthers

Three things - Jets suffer first road loss

GAMEDAY: Jets at Lightning

Kion's Story - Hockey Fights Cancer

Canada Life Centre celebrates 20th anniversary Nov. 16

Three things - Record setting start to season

GAMEDAY: Jets at Rangers