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Penguins Sign Brent Johnson
by Paul on 07/21/09 at 01:10 PM ET
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The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Brent Johnson to a one-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.
Johnson, 32, played 21 games with the Washington Capitals, finishing with a record of 12-6-2 during the 2008-09 season. The veteran goaltender recorded a .908 save percentage along with a 2.81 goals-against average.
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You Pens fans do realize that he is a direct decendent of Sid Abel, as in ABEL to Yzerman, correct?
That’s right folks, the Red Wings are putting a man into deep cover *evil laugh*.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 07/21/09 at 01:01 PM ET
Excellent signing. Arguably the best among the affordable.
Posted by Moq from Denmark on 07/21/09 at 01:13 PM ET
I’m (doubting but) hoping it’s a two-way deal so my favorite former BU Terrier can still battle it out for the backup job.
Posted by NHLJeff from Boston, MA on 07/21/09 at 01:20 PM ET
Apparently a one-year, one-way deal worth $525,000.
Posted by Moq from Denmark on 07/21/09 at 01:25 PM ET
Sid Abel began his professional hockey career in Pittsburgh, with the Hornets. His father played a few games between the pipes for the Pens… seems like he was destined to end up in the ‘burgh.
Posted by Entitynein on 07/21/09 at 01:29 PM ET
Sid,did you just say Sid? What! And no cracks from Hockeytown? Something smells fishy ‘round here?
Posted by Lindas1st on 07/21/09 at 01:53 PM ET
The original NHL Sid, Linda...the original.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 07/21/09 at 02:07 PM ET
Animal Drew I get ya. But still no cracks about “The Kid”. I’m impressed.
Posted by Lindas1st on 07/21/09 at 02:28 PM ET
Signing the best available backup goalie is always a “must” for a contender, but even moreso this year where the Olympics compacts the schedule and back-to-backs are more frequent. Pittsburgh starts with one October 2 and October 3 against the Rangers and Islanders. What a great move by the Pens to keep inexperienced Curry from possibly having to carry last year’s Cup on his back!
Posted by art davis from Hermitage, PA on 07/21/09 at 03:35 PM ET
Sid Abel’s bigger legacy is in Detroit and his number’s retired in Detroit.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 07/21/09 at 04:33 PM ET
curry EARNED that roster spot. Complete bullcrap...Johnson has ALWAYS sucked.
Posted by stoneman from Vegas on 07/21/09 at 08:21 PM ET
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Great signing for the Pens. Johnson is a solid backup who can play 15 games if Fleury stays healthy or step in and play 30+ if he gets hurt. Its not a knock on Curry who people seem pretty high on, but we’ve seen how important the backup goalie can be in the last 2 seasons, and I’d rather see it be a veteran than a rookie.
Posted by Kstewy16 on 07/21/09 at 12:49 PM ET