Johnson hasn’t take a step forward like many expected, but still owns an impressive offensive skill set. Has maybe the best release in the draft, but also has the vision and playmaking ability to make others better. Will play a gritty game, and can be a game breaker when he is fully engaged. Johnson is an offensively skilled forward who, when he is playing the game at an appropriate effort level, is hard to stop. His efforts can be hit-or-miss as the smallish centre can be invisible for long periods of time. There is also room for added muscle on his slight frame. (May 2013)