Erik Johnson won’t itch about being a healthy scratch. You might think the fact Johnson won’t always be active for the Avalanche is a bug. No. 6 sees it as a feature.

The Colorado Avalanche, in what seems to be their final trade of the season, have acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward prospect Givani Smith.

A familiar face is returning to the Mile High City. On Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Erik Johnson to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Flyers receive forward Givani Smith.