Category Archives: Jim Johnson

Bleeding Through Roster Band-Aids

Posted on April 17, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

A season fraught with promise and peril delivered both in game 3 Monday night, but in the end, Washington’s roster, still not yet assembled for durable playoff prosperity, succumbed to one proven to be. Most worrisome in this moment: the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Dale Hunter, Dmitri Orlov, George McPhee, Jeff Schultz, Jim Johnson, Joel Ward, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

A Hockey Bar Is a Great Place To Meet a Hockey Legend

Posted on December 13, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

In Bugsy’s Sunday afternoon three Marines in their dress blues knew exactly who Dale Hunter was two tables over, and the coach knew exactly who they were. Coach Johnson, too, seated with his new boss, greeted the soldiers with warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugsy's, Dale Hunter, Hockey Heroes, Jim Johnson, Morning cup-a-joe, Puck Sodas, Washington the hockey town | 6 Comments