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Erik Johnson Retires, Joins ESPN as NHL Analyst
10/16/2025
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- Erik Johnson, former NHL defenseman, retired on October 1 after 17 seasons and joined ESPN as an NHL analyst for the 2025-26 season.
- The announcement came two weeks after his retirement.
- Johnson previously played for the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, and Philadelphia Flyers, and won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.
- He also plans color commentary in college hockey and studio work for the Avalanche.
