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Originally Posted by FanIn80
Went with the Magic Man.
Frustrating to watch, and became a dirty Oiler… but arguably the most naturally skilled player we’ve ever drafted (Nilsson vs Johnny would be interesting though).
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131 points in year one in Calgary. At age 24. Highest total in Flames history (which will probably never be matched) plus another tied for seventh and another tied for 13th. Only he and Fleury have more than one 100 point seasons. Pretty good for a 4th rounder.
Amazingly from rookie to retirement at 30, only one season non PPG (and that was 60 points in 61 games).
I never found him frustrating to watch. But he obviously wasn't a Badger Bob kind of player. Don't know if this is true, but:
”Early one morning down at the Saddledome, and Badger Bob has brought in a fitness expert to lead the Calgary Flames in stretching excercises. ”We’re going to be like the lion, the King of the Beasts,”, the Badger informs the sleepy, assembled players. ”The lions does what he wants, takes what he wants. He’s the Lord of the Jungle.” By now, Johnson is exaggerating his movements, thrusting his arms in the air, straining to make his point. ”We want to be like the lion, the King of he Beasts. And first thing in the morning, what does the King of Beasts do?” From the back of the room comes the unmistakable voice of (Kent) Nilsson: ”He licks his balls.” Source: Calgary Herald.