Chad Johnson

Chad Terry Johnson (born June 10, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He most recently played for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 125th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

College Johnson played college ice hockey for the University of Alaska Fairbanks (Nanooks). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins 125th overall in the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2006 Entry Draft. During his senior year, he was the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Player of the Year, as well as a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

Professional

New York Rangers After graduating, on June 27, 2009, Johnson was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for a fifth-round pick (151st overall) in the 2009 NHL entry draft. He began his professional career in the 2009–10 season with the Rangers American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. When the Rangers waived Stephen Valiquette to Hartford on December 2, Johnson was recalled to serve as a backup goaltender to Henrik Lundqvist. He made his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 30, 2009, when he replaced Lundqvist after the first period. He allowed a breakaway goal to Simon Gagné on the first shot he faced, after playing for 23 seconds. He finished the game with 17 saves on 20 shots over two periods. He played his first career start against the Atlanta Thrashers and lost 2–1 in overtime.

Phoenix Coyotes After spending three years with the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate club Hartford Wolf Pack/Connecticut Whale, and playing in six NHL games, Johnson became an unrestricted free agent. He signed with the Phoenix Coyotes for a one-year, two-way contract and assigned to the AHL's Portland Pirates.

At the beginning of the lock-out shortened 2012–13 season, starting goaltender Mike Smith suffered a lower body injury. Johnson was called up to provide backup to Jason LaBarbera. After spending two games as a backup, on January 28, 2013, Johnson was called on to start in goal against the Nashville Predators. In his first NHL start since January 31, 2010, seventh overall, he earned first star accolades by stopping all 21 shots he faced on his way to his first NHL career shutout.

Boston Bruins On July 5, 2013, Johnson was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins. Johnson was the team's backup goaltender, behind Tuukka Rask, marking his first full-time NHL job.

New York Islanders On July 1, 2014, Johnson was signed as a free agent to a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the New York Islanders. During his time with the club, Johnson posted an (8–8–1) record.

Buffalo Sabres On March 2, 2015, he was traded along with a draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Michal Neuvirth., but he did not play for the Sabres until the 2015–16 season.

On December 17, 2015, Johnson recorded a 44-save shutout, breaking the Sabres franchise record for most saves in a regular season shutout, which had been held by Ryan Miller.

Calgary Flames As a free agent from the Sabres, on July 1, 2016, Johnson joined his sixth NHL club in signing a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames. Johnson began the 2016–17 season, initially serving Brian Elliott as the backup, before he was elevated to shared starts through the midpoint of the year. Johnson would later return to his backup status in completing the season with 18 wins in 36 games. Johnson made his first NHL playoff appearance in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks, in relief of Elliot. The Flames would lose the game, 3–1, and get swept out of the playoffs.

On June 17, 2017, Johnson was as an impending free agent was traded back to former club, the Arizona Coyotes, in the Flames acquisition of Mike Smith. Included in the trade largely for 2017 NHL Expansion Draft considerations, he was dealt alongside prospect Brandon Hickey and a conditional 3rd round pick.

Return to Buffalo Johnson went to market as a free agent from the Coyotes, and promptly signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract for a second stint with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2017. In the 2017–18 season, Johnson was unable to replicate his previous season with club, in winning just 10 of 36 games, he was unable to steer the Sabres from a last place finish in the league.

St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks On July 1, 2018, Johnson opted to move on from the Sabres and agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. In the 2018–19 season, Johnson as the club's backup to Jake Allen, appeared in 10 games as the Blues struggled to start the campaign. After collecting just two wins, Johnson was placed on waivers by the Blues and was claimed by the Anaheim Ducks on December 11, 2018.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP W L OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV% 2003–04 Brooks Bandits AJHL 31 6 20 3 1782 117 0 3.94 — — — — — — — — — 2004–05 Brooks Bandits AJHL 42 25 16 2 2,505 109 2 2.61 .923 9 4 5 493 — — — — 2005–06 University of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA 18 6 7 4 985 42 0 2.56 .917 — — — — — — — — 2006–07 University of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA 19 5 6 2 1002 52 1 3.11 .883 — — — — — — — — 2007–08 University of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA 7 0 6 0 357 20 0 3.36 .893 — — — — — — — — 2008–09 University of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA 35 14 16 5 2062 57 6 1.66 .940 — — — — — — — — 2009–10 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 44 24 18 2 2649 112 3 2.54 .911 — — — — — — — — 2009–10 New York Rangers NHL 5 1 2 1 281 11 0 2.35 .919 — — — — — — — — 2010–11 Hartford Wolf Pack/CT Whale AHL 40 16 19 3 2271 103 2 2.72 .901 — — — — — — — — 2010–11 New York Rangers NHL 1 0 0 0 20 2 0 6.00 .818 — — — — — — — — 2011–12 Connecticut Whale AHL 49 22 18 6 2775 115 1 2.49 .919 — — — — — — — — 2012–13 Portland Pirates AHL 34 16 15 1 1937 97 2 3.00 .903 3 0 3 204 12 0 3.53 .898 2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 4 2 0 2 247 5 1 1.21 .954 — — — — — — — — 2013–14 Boston Bruins NHL 27 17 4 3 1511 53 2 2.10 .925 — — — — — — — — 2014–15 New York Islanders NHL 19 8 8 1 1053 54 0 3.08 .889 — — — — — — — — 2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 45 22 16 4 2592 102 1 2.36 .920 — — — — — — — — 2016–17 Calgary Flames NHL 36 18 15 1 2013 87 3 2.59 .910 1 0 1 52 1 0 1.16 .952 2017–18 Buffalo Sabres NHL 36 10 16 3 1774 105 0 3.55 .891 — — — — — — — — 2018–19 St. Louis Blues NHL 10 2 6 0 491 29 1 3.54 .884 — — — — — — — — 2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 9 0 5 0 320 20 0 3.75 .872 — — — — — — — — NHL totals 192 80 72 15 10,299 468 8 2.73 .907 1 0 1 52 1 0 1.16 .952

International Year Team Event Result GP W L T/OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% 2010 Canada WC 7th 3 0 0 0 73 1 0 0.82 .964 2017 Canada WC 3 3 0 0 180 4 1 1.33 .917Senior totals 6 3 0 0 253 5 1 1.18 .932

Awards and honours Award YearCollege All-CCHA First Team 2008–09 CCHA Player of the Year 2008–09 AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2008–09