Gerry Johannson
Western Prospect Builder

Canada

$646M

Key Facts

Agency / company: The Sports Corporation
Role / title: President & CEO / NHLPA Certified Agent
Agency website: https://thesportscorporation.com
X: https://x.com/GJTSC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-johannson-599396b/
Primary markets: NHL, WHL/CHL prospects, Western Canada, Europe, goalies, RFA extensions, long-term client management

About Gerry Johannson

Gerry Johannson is President & CEO of The Sports Corporation, an Edmonton-based hockey agency established in 1985. TSC lists Johannson as an NHLPA Certified Agent and places him at the top of its executive team, alongside Scott Bonner and Manny Desousa.

Johannson’s reputation is built around long-term player relationships, Western Canadian prospect work, goalie representation, and major NHL contracts. He became part of TSC ownership in 2011 after buying the agency from founder Ritch Winter with a former partner.

PuckPedia lists Johannson with 63 active NHL contracts, about $646M in active contract value, and about $128.69M in active cap hit. His current book includes Carey Price, Brayden Point, Juraj Slafkovský, Seth Jarvis, Brendan Gallagher, Colton Parayko, Adin Hill, Josh Morrissey, and several notable goalie/prospect clients.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: Certified Agent

• Active NHL contracts represented: 63

• Total active contract value: $646,645,617

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $129,341,277

• Average active cap hit: $2,053,036

• Future contract extensions listed: 3, worth $52,997,500 total

• Largest active contract: Carey Price – $84M total, $10.5M AAV

• Most notable clients: Carey Price, Brayden Point, Juraj Slafkovský, Seth Jarvis, Josh Morrissey, Colton Parayko, Adin Hill

• Primary client type: NHL veterans, high-end RFAs, goalies, Western Canadian prospects, European prospects

• Data date: May 14, 2026

• Contract source: PuckPedia

Client Roster

1. Carey Price (San Jose Sharks) – G – Canada – $10.5M AAV – $84M total – expires 2025-26

2. Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning) – C – Canada – $9.5M AAV – $76M total – expires 2029-30

3. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) – LW – Slovakia – $7.6M AAV – $60.8M total – expires 2032-33

4. Seth Jarvis (Carolina Hurricanes) – RW – Canada – $7.420M AAV – $59.36M total – expires 2031-32

5. Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens) – RW – Canada – $6.5M AAV – $39M total – expires 2026-27

6. Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues) – D – Canada – $6.5M AAV – $52M total – expires 2029-30

7. Adin Hill (Vegas Golden Knights) – G – Canada – $6.25M AAV – $37.5M total – expires 2030-31

8. Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Jets) – D – Canada – $6.25M AAV – $50M total – expires 2027-28

9. Elvis Merzlikins (Columbus Blue Jackets) – G – Latvia – $5.4M AAV – $27M total – expires 2026-27

10. Petr Mrázek (Anaheim Ducks) – G – Czechia – $4.25M AAV – $8.5M total – expires 2025-26

11. Joel Hofer (St. Louis Blues) – G – Canada – $3.4M AAV – $6.8M total – expires 2026-27

12. Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens) – C – Canada – $3.363M AAV – $13.45M total – expires 2025-26

13. Carson Soucy (New York Islanders) – D – Canada – $3.25M AAV – $9.75M total – expires 2025-26

14. Brett Kulak (Colorado Avalanche) – D – Canada – $2.75M AAV – $11M total – expires 2025-26

15. Jesper Wallstedt (Minnesota Wild) – G – Sweden – $2.2M AAV – $4.4M total – expires 2026-27

Notable Deals

• 2017/2018 – Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens: 8 years, $84M, $10.5M AAV.

• 2021/2022 – Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning: 8 years, $76M, $9.5M AAV.

• 2024/2025 – Juraj Slafkovský, Montreal Canadiens: 8 years, $60.8M, $7.6M AAV.

• 2024 – Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes: 8 years, $63.2M total with deferred structure; PuckPedia lists the cap hit at about $7.42M.

• 2021/2022 – Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues: 8 years, $52M, $6.5M AAV.

• 2025 – Adin Hill, Vegas Golden Knights: 6 years, $37.5M, $6.25M AAV.

Milestones

• 1985: The Sports Corporation was established in Edmonton, Alberta.

• 2011: Johannson and a former partner bought TSC from founder Ritch Winter.

• 2017/2018: Represented Carey Price on an eight-year, $84M Canadiens extension.

• 2022: theScore published a detailed profile of Johannson’s day-to-day agency work.

• 2026: PuckPedia ranked Johannson No. 4 among NHL agents by active contract value.

Partner Network

• Scott Bonner: Senior Vice President / NHLPA Certified Agent.

• Manny Desousa: Chief Operating Officer / NHLPA Certified Agent.

• Kevin Korol and Jason Nicholetts: NHLPA Certified Agents & Associates.

• David Hamal, Peter Kadlecek, Matt Sharuga: Regional / associate network covering Czechia, Slovakia, and Western Canada.

• Support staff: Marketing, finance, player development, and business affairs.

• Worldwide partners: EHS Hockey, MPR Hockey, and Wingman Hockey Group.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• Josh Morrissey said Johannson helped his family through difficult off-ice matters and described that support as “just who he is.”

• theScore characterized Johannson as part businessman, part advocate, part philosopher, and TSC’s public face.

• Forbes describes The Sports Corporation as led by veteran NHL agent Gerry Johannson and headquartered in Edmonton.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 2020 – Forbes: The Sports Corporation ranked No. 37 on Forbes’ sports agency list.

• 2022 – theScore: Featured Johannson in a profile on the day-to-day work of a prominent NHL agent.

• 2026 – PuckPedia: Johannson ranked No. 4 among NHL agents by active contract value.