Prospect Profile: Stephen Johns

Stephen Johns, Defenseman

DOB: 04/18/1992   Ht: 6’4   Wt: 221

Drafted: 2nd round (60th overall) in 2010 – USDP

Johns is a beast, who appeared to be bigger and stronger than any defenseman at the prospect camp. While size is an asset, being able to use it is a gift and Johns appears to have it all: he can handle the puck well, pass effectively, skates well and is a physical force on the ice. He projects as a top-four defenseman in Chicago, potentially as Brent Seabrook’s heir in five years (though he should be in Chicago well before then).

In his freshman season at Notre Dame, Johns scored two goals with 11 assists and 98 penalty minutes in 44 games. He will return for at least one more season with the Fighting Irish, but his future looks very bright.