[Rumour] Chad Johnson doesn't want backup goalie $

[Wolfman]

He got paid more than backup money last year at 1.7M. Seems fair to me.

[Toonage]

So, is there a quote from Johnson or even his agent where he says he wants more or is all of this based off of the musings of Dreger (of all people).

[Party Elephant]

Originally Posted by Locke

I've always dreamed of being a passenger on a Championship team. I'll take my pay and my ring for opening the door on the bench.

Worked for Glenn Healey

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Party Elephant

Worked for Glenn Healey

He practically invented it.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Toonage

So, is there a quote from Johnson or even his agent where he says he wants more or is all of this based off of the musings of Dreger (of all people).

Remember this key when considering current society - Very few people fully read or understand anything on the internet before commenting.

Importance

1. Listen to my thoughts on this!
2. Read article, understand what's being said and by who

I'm convinced you could post literally a broken link as a thread on Calgarypuck and say "Gaudreau doesn't think he should have to practice as much as grinders" and if no one spoiled the fakeness 60%+ posters on this site would lose their minds and start mashing their opinion into the keyboard.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

He got paid more than backup money last year at 1.7M. Seems fair to me.

36th out of goaltenders, so 1B money for a 1B goaltender.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Fire

Usually the first step in order to get #1 money is to first become a #1 goalie. With Smith injury concerns they need a veteran backup for at least this season.

What injury concerns are you talking about?

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Buff

What injury concerns are you talking about?

http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/mike-smith-player-injuries

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Fire

http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/mike-smith-player-injuries

So… he's 35 years old, and has been placed on IR once in his career? Yeah, that guy is made of glass, all right.

[getbak]

He missed the final 10 games of the season in 2014 after he was fallen on in the crease and injured his leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaLbIk5SjEA

He missed 12 games last season after twisting awkwardly trying to make a save and hurt his leg again: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/c...loss-senators/

In 2015-16, he missed 40 games after having "core muscle" surgery. I can't find video of this one. It seems like it was more of a cumulative injury that he tried to play through before they decided surgery was the best solution.


Those appear to be the only major injuries he's had since going to the Coyotes.