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C. Ryan Johansen (Blue Jackets)

Age: 18
Date of birth: July 31, 1992
Place of birth: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Ht: 6-3
Wt: 192
Shoots: R
Salary: $900,000
NHL Seasons: 0-R
Drafted by Columbus in 2010 (1/4).

2010-11 SEASON STATS:

2010-11  Portland Winterhawks        WHL    59   37   48   85   
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THN SCOUTING REPORT:

ASSETS: Has excellent offensive instincts, to go along with sound defensive acumen. Also boasts a very projectable frame.

FLAWS: Could stand to play a more aggressive game, especially as a pro. Needs to add more bulk to his 6-3 frame to maximize potential.

CAREER POTENTIAL: Potential all-around center. 




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His Favorite Things (NHL.com):
NHL Team: San Jose Sharks 
NHL Player: Joe Thornton

Shootout move: “Through the legs” 
Goal celebration: “Touch the ice”

Video Game: Halo 3 
Movie: Hangover 
Actress: Jessica Alba
Website: NHL.com
Book: Playing with Fire by Theo Fleury

Pump-up song: “Elements of Life” by DJ Tiesto

Home cooked meal: Steak

Activity away from the rink: Golf








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PATTYB NOTE: Has an incredible all-around skill set that is rare to find in such a young player. An interesting thing to note about Johansen is in all of the "inside access" video's on the NHL draft, in which they showed team's scouting staff going over certain players, had team's salivating over him. In particular one Edmonton Oilers scout mentioned that had the season been a month or two longer, Johansen might have been in the same category as Hall and Seguin.