Avalanche Talk with JJ Jerez and Ryan Boulding   /     Erik Johnson — The Condor Returns Home | March 7, 2025

Summary

Aarif breaks down the feel-good story of trade deadline day, where the Avalanche acquired Erik Johnson, bringing him back to the place he called home for more than a decade. He discusses why the team went this route despite EJ being near the end of his career and no longer an everyday player. To close out the show, Aarif touches on Mikko Rantanen ending up with the Dallas Stars and signing a long-term extension with the Avs' division rival. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Subtitle
Aarif breaks down the feel-good story of trade deadline day, where the Avalanche acquired Erik Johnson, bringing him back to the place he called home for more than a decade. He discusses why the team went this route despite EJ being near the end of his
Duration
00:20:49
Publishing date
2025-03-08 09:49
Link
https://bleav.com/shows/rinkside-with-aarif-deen/episodes/erik-johnson-the-condor-returns-home-march-7-2025/
Contributors
  Mile High Sports
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Enclosures
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Shownotes

Aarif breaks down the feel-good story of trade deadline day, where the Avalanche acquired Erik Johnson, bringing him back to the place he called home for more than a decade. He discusses why the team went this route despite EJ being near the end of his career and no longer an everyday player. To close out the show, Aarif touches on Mikko Rantanen ending up with the Dallas Stars and signing a long-term extension with the Avs' division rival. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif