Erik Johnson starts crying when reflecting on time in Colorado playing for the Avalanche. Don Granato discussed EJ’s impact on Buffalo’s young, talented defensemen. Erik Johnson had a lot to say about his former team and his time in Colorado. Said they might grab a glass of wine after the game. Nathan MacKinnon talked about the value of having EJ around a young d-corps. Bowen Byram said that Ivan Prosvetov has kept them in games. “It comes down to a good start again.” Logan O’Connor reflected on EJ as well and the keys to tonight. Tomas Tatar reflected on scoring his first goal in an Avs uniform.
Timestamps:
0:23 Nathan MacKinnon
0:54 Logan O’Connor
4:31 Bo Byram
5:08 Tomas Tatar
8:13 Don Granato
14:47 Erik Johnson
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20 Comments
We love you too EJ!!!
Condor!
Damn man its hitting him hard EJ is great!
I bet his mins take a hit tonight damn
❤❤❤❤❤❤
EJ is forever an Av and Denver's doors are always open to him
Forever a champion! And such a huge influence on leading the team that won the cup to dominance
Hit me hard watching this as a long time fan and what an absolute class act. Ball Arena is going to go nuts tonight during the tribute and wish I could be there to see it.
God I hope Loc gets a fat contract soon… he’s been one of my favorite hard working, developing (maybe just a bit late) super talented depth guy. I could see him stepping up into a solid 2nd line role if he wasn’t just so good a filling gaps anywhere in the lineup. Hope he gets north of 3m a year…
I'm glad I picked this game to go to, with my Nordiques retro EJ jersey. Miss you, Condor. It's hard to see him so emotional about it. He really didn't want to go.
Avs kept the wrong Johnson on the team 😢
#6 going to the rafters in CO!
Never should have left. Even if he stopped playing this legend should be behind the bench and always a part of the Av's organisation. The sad part is he seems to know it as well.
I hope when his career is over Sakic gets him a 1 day contract so he can retire an Av
Seeing EJ tear up made me tear up
Cant wait to see ball arena go crazy. Miss watching him play on the avs. Dude is a legend
The Condor will always fly here in Colorado! Love EJ.
Oh man, my allergies are acting up! 😭 Love you EJ!
When EJ hugged MacK after winning the cup…man, that's when I cried. We love EJ 💙
Love from Minnesota via Nashville. Love always for The Condor💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Avs Nation🤘🏻