Observations:

January 2017 – It has turned into a frustrating season for Johns. Before the injury to Jamie Oleksiak, Johns was a healthy scratch on a nightly basis. He is logging consistent minutes again, and he is too good to be a healthy scratch so look for things to turn for the better. His biggest fantasy contribution comes from hits due to his size, but if given time to develop, he could be a good, well-rounded player. Matt Kowalski

June 2016 – Johns impressed in his short time with the Stars, and will very likely keep his spot on the NHL team for next year. He provides a much needed defensive role for the group of blue-liners that the Stars employ, but won’t set the world on fire with points. Most of his fantasy value will come from defensive statistical categories, yet he will likely chip-in some assists with the offensive juggernaut, Dallas Stars. A top four role could be in the future for Johns to start the 2016-2017 season with the departure of Alex Goligoski. Matt Kowalski

March 2016 – Everything's coming up Stephen over the past 24 hours. Hot on the heels of scoring his first NHL goal and logging 22 minutes in a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, the Stars have re-upped Johns for two more years. Financials terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it's believed to be a one-way deal, which is huge for Johns and poolies as it likely means his days in the AHL are over. Brad Phillips

Fantasy Outlook: C+

He projects as a strong option in multi-cat leagues that count hits and PIMS but can also chip in offensively.

Footage:

Johns with some slick moves and a wraparound goal for the OT winner (starting at 6:05)

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