Mike Johnson

Former NHL player and current NHL analyst.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

This was well done.
Ready for the Final after watching this!!!

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

Jim Valvano taught us to enjoy life and to cherish every moment.

As we continue this journey, we’re reminded that the Stanley Cup Final is about more than hockey. It’s about people, purpose, sacrifice, and appreciating the moments that bring us together.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

@MurphysLaw74 If you don’t think every team is “targeting” every top player on the opposition , then you don’t quite how playoffs work. Everyone on every team is looking to hit to hurt whenever they can within the rules.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

@numbersguy130 @NHLMedia @TonyMarinaro @TBLightning Picks happen all over the ice, by both teams, it’s on Dach to force a penalty call by moving his feet more. But even after pick, MTL was in fine position to deal with situation, they just had a misread by a couple players.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Clean hit
Hard
But clean

[SiriusXM NHL Network Radio @SiriusXMNHL]

HUGE HIT!!!

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Cooper hit that they didn’t call the second slash on Dach coming off the bench for Slav, he’s right, should be 5 on 3

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

I’m NOT broadcasting the game…
But thanks for watching

[Jon Mets @mets_jon]

@mike_p_johnson STOP talking about Caufield. You announcers are jinxing him.

[Stu Cowan @StuCowan1]

My Stu's Slapshots this week is Q&A with TSN's Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson, who talks about his connection to Montreal, his time playing with Canadiens and Maple Leafs, his relationship with Martin St. Louis and possibility of management job with Toronto: https://t.co/oKjE4q8Hu6

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Can’t…

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

I’ll be listening
Let’s go!!

[Chris Cuthbert @CCpxpSN]

Good🥇morning!

[Kyle MacLennan @MacLennan28]

This is the set faceoff play @mike_p_johnson referenced in the third period. The inside winger skates under the pile and up the wall, similar to a classic over-under play.

Typically, the next look would go to the high slot for the opposite winger

On this attempt, Toews activates from the weak-side defence position and cuts into the slot. Finland does a good job recognizing it, as this likely would have resulted in a Grade A chance

Also... a few additional examples of over-under plays with an active weak-side defenceman for reference (more down weak side flank vs cutting through slot)

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Talked yesterday about getting some pace alongside MacKinnon, Canada going with Horvat and Jarvis to provide that. Suzuki slides in for Crosby. Look for Theodore to get a more minutes as Canada looks for more touches from puck movers on D. Finland/Canada starts now.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Team Canada captain for the semi final vs Finland. Crosby isn’t available so the “C” goes to McDavid.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Add me to the growing group appreciating Mark Stone even more than I already did. The goal was nice, but he makes so many smart plays with puck.
Teammates would be lining up to play with him, even at this level, which is the ultimate compliment.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Didn’t know I would be dodging cups of beer between the benches. Swiss fans unhappy with some in calls and wasting perfectly good beers.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

@tim_micallef You’d think so but history has shown that bigger ice game is slower, more passive and defensive. I think you’d be disappointed.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Impressive win by Canada, 5-0 over Czechia. Binnington answered all the questions that could have been asked and the team was very organized. Most impressive to me was how great McDavid looked, even at the highest level, he is a cut above with the puck.

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Best seat in the house for Canada/Czechia. Starts now from Milano.
Let’s go!!!

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

One game, one upset.
An incredible atmosphere for Slovakia beating Finland 4-1.
The Slovakian fans have set the bar high for all the other countries.
@CBCOlympics

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Finally!!
After 12 long years we start a best on best tournament at the Winter Olympics. Thrilled to be calling the games alongside @CCpxpSN from Milano. @CBCOlympics

[Mike Johnson @mike_p_johnson]

Not what I was counting on before this big Sabres/Leafs game.

My focus will stay on the ice in front of me. Apologies in advance to the viewers 😳