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2019-20 Rangers report card: Jack Johnson

Jan 16, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (3) checks Boston Bruins right wing Chris Wagner (14) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ trash might be the New York Rangers’ treasure.

We continue our series of New York Rangers report cards. We’ll look back at last season and provide some expectations for the coming season.

Jack Johnson: Grade C-

Could a bad signing by the Pittsburgh Penguins benefit the New York Rangers?

Rangers president John Davidson and assistant coach Jacques Martin certainly believe that Jack Johnson can be an asset, both as a penalty killer and role model for the team’s many young players.