Los Angeles, CA (My Sportsbook) - Los Angeles Kings rookie defenseman Jack Johnson will miss the rest of the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right foot, according to the Los Angeles Times. The injury occurred during the first period of Tuesday's 2-1 loss to San Jose at Staples Center. Originally selected third overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Johnson was dealt along with defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky to Los Angeles for forward Eric Belanger and defenseman Tim Gleason on September 29, 2006. In 74 games, the 21-year-old Johnson tallied three goals and eight assists with a minus-19 rating. |
