Jack Johnson left his mark on the 2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets by providing his best overall season to date. You might not see this by looking at the stat sheet, but his overall impact on the game improved.
Playing alongside David Savard last year gave Johnson the opportunity to be utilized in a critical role. The two were often on the ice late in games for the biggest faceoffs against the best opponents.
Despite the recent emergence of two young superstars, Zach Werenski and Seth Jones, I don’t expect Johnson’s presence to disappear late in games this season.