Despite retirement rumours, 36-year-old Erik Johnson will rejoin the Philadelphia Flyers on a one-year contract extension worth $1,000,000. The defensive defenseman is just 13 games from 1000 played as he enters his 14th NHL season and had five goals, six points and 26 PIMs in 67 games between Buffalo and Philadelphia in 2023-24.
Johnson was a healthy scratch for the Flyers' previous game but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday as he takes the place of Adam Ginning. The 36-year-old veteran defenseman has somehow managed to not pick up an assist in 50 games this year, but has three goals, 40 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus.
The Flyers have replenished some defensive depth by acquiring Johnson after trading Sean Walker to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Johnson has been out of the lineup since February 27th due to an undisclosed injury. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.
Johnson has been out of the lineup since February 27th due to an undisclosed injury and will remain out on Wednesday in anticipation of a potential trade. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.
Johnson played only 3:31 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers with an undisclosed injury. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and he been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.
Johnson is battling an illness and will not play in Friday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran defender has three points (3G / 0A), 84 hits, and 65 blocks in 48 games this season.
Johnson is battling an illness and his status is up in the air ahead of Friday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran defender has three points (3G / 0A), 84 hits, and 65 blocks in 48 games this season.
Johnson last played on January 18th and will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, Johnson was held off the scoresheet in seven straight games while tallying seven shots and 16 hits.
The move frees up a roster spot for the Sabres to activate Jeff Skinner off injured reserve. Johnson missed Saturday's game due to the upper-body injury, and a timeline for his return remains unclear.
Johnson left Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury after playing only 11:18 time-on-ice. The veteran Johnson has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight games.
Erik Johnson is averaging a career-low 14:19 time-on-ice in his first season with the Sabres and will be a healthy scratch on Friday as Ryan Johnson will enter the lineup. Erik Johnson has two points (2G / 0A), 33 hits, and 42 blocks in 29 games this season.
Johnson spent the last 13 years in Colorado, but lands in Buffalo on a one-year deal, where he will help mentor some of their young defensemen like Owen Power. In 2023, Johnson had just eight assists, 102 blocked shots and 121 hits in 63 games with the Avalanche.
Johnson finished 2022-23 regular season with eight assists, 98 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 63 games but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday for Game 1 vs. Seattle. Jack Johnson will be in Colorado's lineup in favour of the 35-year-old Erik.
Johnson has been out since February 11th due to an ankle injury and will draw back into the Avalanche's lineup Friday vs. Arizona. The 35-year-old had seven assists, 80 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 51 games prior to his injury this season.