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Morning Flurries: Erik Johnson Was Made For Television

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Erik Johnson, the former NHL defenseman and 2022 Stanley Cup champion for the Colorado Avalanche makes his on-air debut for the ESPN network. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images

Though Colorado Avalanche fans tried to forget everything about the 7-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins last week (and a win last night helps ease tgat memory), one positive was the Erik Johnson experience between the benches. The former Avalanche defenseman is flourishing in his new television career which seems to be a natural fit.

Erik Johnson has found a new love in retirement, working as a color analyst at ESPN.

He’s also already really, really good at it.

"I think he’s a TV superstar waiting to happen.”

"He brings out the best in everybody. That's why he's so good at it."https://t.co/N7PHGiYbsU
— Evan Rawal (@evanrawal) March 17, 2026

On that note, check out this video to go behind the scenes with Johnson and fellow former Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie as they discuss their recent retirement from the NHL and what’s next up for each of them.

Speaking of playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in that loss last week at Ball Arena, here is the tribute video for Sam Girard provided by the Avalanche.

Welcome back to Ball Arena, La Tornade ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/6KOJjza9oq
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 17, 2026

As always, a look back at how the trade deadline helped shape the two best teams in hockey and their stretch run before the playoffs begin in April.

NEW for @TheAthletic, how the Avalanche and Stars approached the Central Division arms race before the deadline and the respect between GMs and organizations as both eye a Stanley Cup run ⤵️⤵️
https://t.co/ks1tKz30Um via @NYTimes
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 24, 2026

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