STEPHEN
JOHNS
#28 -
D
Status
Unrestricted Free Agent (Group III)
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
225 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
4
years
Debut
Mar 11, 2016
Born
Apr 18, 1992
(32 yrs)
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago in 2010 (2/60).
Drafted from
Team USA (USHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-13 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2021-05-10 |
Missed all 56 regular season games (head injury).
|
| 2021-01-13 |
Head injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2020-09-28 |
Missed the last 23 playoff games (undisclosed).
|
| 2020-08-13 |
Undisclosed, day-to-day.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HE | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2013-14 |
| HE | All-Tournament Team All-Tournament Team | 2013-14, 2012-13 |
Scouting Report
Had great size (6'4", 225 pounds), plenty of physicality to his game and shutdown ability. Excelled on the penalty kill and was at his best when he kept the game simple. Did not have high-end puck skills (or major offensive acumen). Also, he at times struggled when defending against really speedy forwards at the NHL level. Concussion issues hurt his progression and eventually forced him to retire prematurely.
Long Range Potential: Physical defenseman (when healthy).
