Johnson remains a Wolverine
Jack Johnson decided to be smart and play it safe by sticking around in the NCAA instead of heading off to Carolina where he could’ve helped the team in its run for the Stanley Cup. Personally, the Wolverines need Johnson more than Carolina does. Plus, we’ve seen his quick temper (ie. World Juniors) and he would do best by giving it another year to maturing plus another year in the Division of Kinesiology wouldn’t be too bad either.Anyways, here’s a clip from The Michigan Daily on Tina Jackson’s reaction (his mother).
Once the Wolverines were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, many expected Johnson to sign immediately. “Our phone was ringing with people asking what Jack was going to do before he had his skates off in North Dakota,” Tina Johnson said.The Hurricanes clinched a postseason berth Monday night and are considered a contender for the Stanley Cup.
“We support Jack in whatever decision he makes,” Tina Johnson said. “We value his education, and Jack really loves Michigan.” Johnson has been a Michigan fan his entire life. His mother and grandfather are University alumni. He has attended Michigan games for as long as he can remember, a fact that likely informed his decision to stay.
Because Hurricanes General Manager Jim Rutherford said he would fit into their lineup immediately, Johnson can expect another offer in July or August. “Jack is a high-skill defenseman that can really play in all aspects of the game,” Rutherford told The Michigan Daily last October. “From the Hurricanes’ point of view, he’s an ideal fit. We needed some younger players to balance out the guys we have right now.”
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