Abbotsford Canucks hire John Murray as strength and conditioning coach

The Abbotsford Canucks have named John Murray the club’s new strength and conditioning coach, general manager Ryan Johnson announced Friday. Murray, a graduate of Western University, most recently worked as the head strength and conditioning coach for the athletic programs at St. Andrew’s College in...

Canucks: Mikael Samuelsson lands back in a familiar role with a familiar team

There were 10 Swedish players on the ice this week at Vancouver Canucks development camp — plus three coaches.

Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo

BUFFALO – Right now, Ryan Johnson acknowledged he’s leaning toward returning to Minnesota for his senior season. Still, the defense prospect hasn’t ruled out turning pro. He plans to use this week’s development camp to evaluate the Sabres. “I could kind of see where the organization is,” said Johnso...

Canucks sign Kamloops Blazers captain and former Lightning draft pick Quinn Schmiemann

The Vancouver Canucks have added to their defence depth by signing Kamloops Blazers captain Quinn Schmiemann to a two-year AHL contract, Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, announced Saturday. This past season, the 20-year-old Schmiemann, a Wilcox, Saskatchewan product, led all Blazers...

Patrik Allvin on Ryan Johnson’s promotion, Andrey Kuzmenko, and why the Canucks hired Dale Tallon

For Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford, the Canucks’ offseason plans couldn’t wait for the Stanley Cup Final to end. The Canucks continued the overhaul of their Hockey Ops department on Friday, promoting Ryan Johnson to Assistant to the General Manager and introducing several new faces to the organiza...

Canucks bring back Dale Tallon, hire other staff

Ryan Johnson, who did so much heavy lifting during the transition from the Benning regime to the Rutherford regime, has also been promoted

Ryan Johnson on Jett Woo’s performance, identity, and future on Abbotsford’s blue line

Abbotsford Canucks GM Ryan Johnson held court with the media for 31 minutes in a final Zoom availability to conclude Abbotsford’s inaugural season. From the team’s challenging season, the flooding in the Fraser Valley, his playoff disappointment, the contract statuses of the coaching staff, and play...

Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson ‘leaning’ toward returning to Minnesota

BUFFALO – Sabres defense prospect Ryan Johnson has indicated he would like to return to Minnesota for his senior season, general manager Kevyn Adams said. Adams said the Sabres have “had conversations” with Johnson, the 31st overall pick in 2019, about turning pro. “It’s open-ended a little bit,” Ad...

Ryan Johnson Leaning Toward College For 2022-23

The Buffalo Sabres signed Owen Power after his sophomore season with the Michigan Wolverines and put him directly into the lineup. It appears as though they will have to wait another year for another top college defenseman. In his end-of-year availability today, general manager Kevyn Adams told repo...

Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson ‘leaning’ toward returning to Minnesota

BUFFALO – Sabres defense prospect Ryan Johnson has indicated he would like to return to Minnesota for his senior season, general manager Kevyn Adams said. Adams said the Sabres have “had conversations” with Johnson, the 31st overall pick in 2019, about turning pro. “It’s open-ended a little bit,” Ad...

Canucks prospects tracker: The head of player development weighs in

Canucks prospects tracker: The head of player development weighs in

Atlantic Notes: Sabres, Knies, Pezzetta

Notes from the Atlantic including Erik Portillo staying at Michigan, the Canadiens get a winger back tonight, and more.

With Owen Power signed, Sabres can focus on Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson

BUFFALO – Now that the Sabres have signed defenseman Owen Power to his entry-level contract, their attention can turn to two other top college prospects, goalie Erik Portillo and defenseman Ryan Johnson. Kevyn Adams said he has already chatted with Portillo, 21, and Johnson, 20, both of whom suffere...

With Owen Power signed, Sabres can focus on Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson

BUFFALO – Now that the Sabres have signed defenseman Owen Power to his entry-level contract, their attention can turn to two other top college prospects, goalie Erik Portillo and defenseman Ryan Johnson. Kevyn Adams said he has already chatted with Portillo, 21, and Johnson, 20, both of whom suffere...