Convicted criminal signs new professional contract sparking controversy

Johnson, 30, was drafted in the third round by the New Jersey Devils in the 2012 NHL Draft. He signed an entry-level contract with the Devils, but his contract was terminated after he was convicted of serious crimes, leading to a three-year prison sentence.

Johnson was found guilty of two separate incidents that occurred while he was a player for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires.

It is disappointing that his hockey talent seems to overshadow his problematic past, allowing him another chance to play professional hockey.