Category: Erik Johnson
East Notes: Sabres, Allison, Pridham
Mattias SamuelssonDefensemen Jacob Bryson and Ilya Lyubushkin could be in play on the trade market ahead of the regular season, the Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski said today. In Bryson’s case, he could find his way off the team via waivers as well, as there will be a significant roster crunch in Buffalo with nine defen...
Read moreSabres’ Addition of Erik Johnson Will Help Team Succeed
Erik JohnsonIn the midst of a hectic first day of NHL free agency, the Sabres announced the signing of free agent Erik Johnson to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. The 35-year-old…
Read moreHow Sabres’ Owen Power Can Avoid a Sophomore Slump
Erik JohnsonThis past season, 2021 first-overall pick completed his first full NHL season and was rewarded with a third-place finish in Calder Trophy voting at the 2023 NHL Awards. Since 2000, only four defensemen (including Power) have been selected with the first-overall pick in the NHL Draft. Erik Johnson,...
Read moreSabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton
Erik JohnsonEmily Kaplan, ESPNJul 1, 2023, 01:07 PM ET #Emily Kaplan is ESPN's national NHL reporter. The focused on their blue line at the start of free agency, agreeing to deals with and The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $ million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also inclu...
Read moreSabres ink D Johnson to 1-year deal, sources say
Buffalo SabresEmily Kaplan, ESPNJul 1, 2023, 01:07 PM ET #Emily Kaplan is ESPN's national NHL reporter. Veteran defenseman is signing with the on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN. The deal is for $ million, per sources, and includes a $ million signing bonus. A rugged, 6-foot-4, 225-pound veteran defenseman,...
Read moreErik Johnson won’t come back to Avs
Colorado AvalanchePhoto by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images The longest-tenured Avalanche player is moving on. The Condor is coming in for landing, maybe for good. Current Colorado Avalanche defender Erik Johnson sounds likely he won’t return to play in Denver. The 35-year-old has been a...
Read moreA third Avalanche of injuries reports
Erik JohnsonPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images This isn’t a series anyone asked for but unfortunately, needed for this season. The third installment of an Avalanche of injuries for the Colorado Avalanche just might be the most positive update yet. It has been a tumultuous season and the...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and the Canucks
Dallas StarsDefenseman Erik Johnson is getting close to returning from his broken ankle. He suffered a cut from a skate above his left knee on March 9th. He was injured during Monday’s game from a hit from Florida Panthers He is out with a high ankle sprain, and not an injured knee(s). He’s been out for the...
Read moreWestern Conference Injuries: Flames, Avs, Stars, Wild, Predators, Canucks, and Golden Knights
Jared BednarForward skated on his own and not with the team. : Avs coach Jared Bednar said that Rodrigues isn’t doing great and is in concussion protocol. Forward is getting close. Coach DeBoer: ““I think he’s projected to be back before the end of the regular season, which would be great. He is a little f...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks, and Maple Leafs
Jared BednarMakar misses last night's game. Seguin on the ice for an optional skate. Samsonov has been dealing with something.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks, and Maple Leafs
Erik JohnsonCoach Jared Bednar said that Rodrigues wasn’t in concussion protocol. Defenseman skated in a full-contact jersey. Coach Jared Bednar on Landeskog: “Slow and steady. Coach Pete DeBoer on Seguin: “If it reopens you’re back at square 1. Coach David Quinn had hinted that Svechnikov’s lower-body inju...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Avs, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Canucks
Colorado AvalancheForward was seeing doctors about an injury that is infected. They knew of the situation when they acquired him. The Avs are hopeful that defenseman will return at the end of the month. Forward Jonah Godjovich has been practicing for a week or so but is still “a ways away.” Coach Jon Cooper said...
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche could have LTIR space for top-nine and a depth defenseman
Gabriel Landeskog“I’ll tell you this, I think they will absolutely be able to use either Johnson’s or Landeskog’s salary at the deadline, one or the other. Which means more flexibility for the Stanley Cup champions as they try to add before the deadline. Will they need to keep his $7 million available or will he re...
Read moreAvalanche 2023 NHL Trade Deadline Targets: Defensemen
Erik JohnsonAs the NHL barrels ever closer to the league’s trade deadline on March 3, the look set to bolster an injury-riddled roster in anticipation of defending the franchise’s most recent Stanley Cup championship. Recently, combined with Gabriel Landeskog’s eventual return could throw a wrench into Colora...
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