The Blue Jackets sent Johnson to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
The 27-year-old, who's never made an NHL appearance, rejoins the Monsters two days after being added to the Blue Jackets' taxi squad. It would likely take multiple injuries or COVID-19 infections on the NHL roster for Johnson to get a call-up this season.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Going back to minors
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Johnson was waived by Columbus on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Johnson signed a one-year deal back in July with the team. The 27-year-old spent some time on the taxi squad last season, but ultimately did not play in an NHL game.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Signs one-year deal
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Johnson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
The 27-year-old goalie spent some time on the taxi squad last season, but he did not appear in an NHL game. He had a 1.77 GAA and a .941 save percentage with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. Johnson is unlikely to get a chance at the NHL level in 2021-22, but he could compete for playing time with AHL Cleveland.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Up to active roster
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Johnson was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) remains out, so Johnson will serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tuesday's game versus the Lightning. Johnson has yet to make his NHL debut. The 26-year-old played seven games in the ECHL before joining the big club, putting up a .941 save percentage and a 1.77 GAA.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Moved to taxi squad
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Johnson was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Johnson's demotion to the taxi squad could be an indication Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) will be ready to serve as at least the backup against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, though Johnson could still be moved back to the active roster if necessary.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Shifts back to taxi squad
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Johnson was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Johnson's demotion could just be a procedural move with the Jackets off until Thursday's clash with Chicago, though it could also be an indication either Matiss Kivlenieks (lower body) or Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) is ready to at least serve as the No. 2 behind Joonas Korpisalo.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Recalled for Sunday's game
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Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on an emergency basis Sunday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
With Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) on injured reserve and Matiss Kivlenieks (lower body) out for Sunday's game, Johnson will back up Joonas Korpisalo in Sunday's matchup against the Hurricanes. The Blue Jackets play against the Canes again Monday, but they may roll with Korpisalo again instead of Johnson, who spent the last two seasons in the ECHL.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Bumped to taxi squad
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Johnson was elevated to the taxi squad Thursday.
With Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) being designated for injured reserve, the Jackets were required to bring in a third netminder in Johnson. The 26-year-old netminder figures to be a long shot to get into a game, as Joonas Korpisalo and Matiss Kivlenieks figure to see all the starts.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Elevated to taxi squad
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Johnson was promoted to the taxi squad from the minors Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Johnson will flip spots with Matiss Kivlenieks in a move designed to get Kivlenieks some playing time. Barring an injury, Johnson should be expected to be in the lineup for the club's upcoming contests as Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins figure to continue sharing the crease.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Waived by Columbus
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Johnson was placed on waivers Monday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Two days after signing a two-way deal with the Jackets to provide some organizational depth, Columbus waived the 26-year-old netminder. Johnson, who hasn't even seen AHL action since 2018-19, is expected to head back to the ECHL once he clears the wire.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Johnson: Lands two-way deal with Columbus
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Johnson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Johnson has spent the past three seasons in the ECHL, so he'll almost certainly just serve as emergency depth for the Blue Jackets in 2020-21.
