When Jack Johnson was drafted third overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft he probably didn’t expect to still be on the ice.
The veteran defenseman turned 38 during the 2024 season, which ended with his Columbus Blue Jackets missing out on the ongoing Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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He reached 1,000 games while playing for the Colorado Avalanche in 2022 and became just the 19th player to win the Stanley Cup for the first time after hitting the milestone later that year.
Johnson has earned almost $55million over his long career with a seven-year, $30million deal from the Blue Jackets that was signed in 2011 providing him with a life-changing opportunity.
But just three…
