Johnston is one of the more interesting draft picks in recent years. He didn’t play at all during his draft season due to the OHL season being canceled. He has developed into an impact forward on a top team, though. Detroit didn’t even keep the pick it got for Mantha, trading up in that draft to select Sebastian Cossa.

We’re just over one week from the NHL’s March 7 trade deadline and we’ve got you covered at Daily Faceoff with at least one trade-focused story every day until Deadline Day.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off now in the rearview mirror, all focus around the NHL turns towards the trade deadline. Less than two weeks away, fans will quickly get confirmation of who’s buying and who’s selling.