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On YouTubePhiladelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / May 1
Flyers Willing to Bring Erik Johnson Back Next Season
According to a report from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Flyers appear willing to bring back veteran defenseman Erik Johnson for another season.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 13
Bowen Byram making early, signifcant impact on Buffalo Sabres and Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond and Ben Chairot spar in practice
An early trade deadline winner is far and away the Buffalo Sabres. They traded away Kyle Okposo to go chase a Stanley Cup in Flordia, and flipped defenceman Erik Johnson to the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 8
Grading the Flyers’ Erik Johnson Trade With Sabres
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired some veteran defensive depth ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline, parting ways with a 2024 fourth-round pick in order to pull off a surprising Erik Johnson trade with the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8
Flyers acquire D Erik Johnson, Denis Gurianov in separate deals
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Erik Johnson and forward Denis Gurianov in separate deals prior to Friday's trade deadline. The Flyers picked up Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8
Erik Johnson Goes From Sabres to Flyers at Trade Deadline
The Philadelphia Flyers have secured veteran defenseman Erik Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick. This transaction, reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and confirmed by The Athletic’s Chris Johnston, marks Johnson’s transition to the fourth team in his NHL career.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 9
Flyers acquire Erik Johnson from Sabres for 2024 fourth-round pick
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2024. In 50 games with the Sabres this season, Johnson has three goals, averaging 13:48 of ice time, his lowest average over a full season by nearly four minutes.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8
Flyers Acquire Erik Johnson From the Sabres
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick. This is the second time in his career that the 35-year-old veteran defenseman has been traded.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 8
Flyers Trade for Erik Johnson, Veteran Sabres Defenseman
Confirming multiple reports, the Philadelphia Flyers announced Friday afternoon that the team had traded a 2024 fourth-round pick in exchange for veteran Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson.
NHL News / ClutchPoints / March 8
Flyers land former Stanley Cup champion in trade with Sabres
After shipping Sean Walker to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers will look to replace him with Erik Johnson after acquiring the veteran from the Buffalo Sabres, per The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8
Sabres trade former first overall pick to Flyers
The defenseman had been a focal piece of trade rumors for a while, now moving to the fourth club of his career.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 3
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals
Michael Augello of the Hockey News: Augello writes that the Buffalo Sabres have played much better since the All-Star Break. The trade deadline is six days away, and the Sabres have six pending unrestricted free agents.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Deadline: Sabres Veteran Defenceman
The Tampa Bay Lightning trade deadline will be interesting to watch this season. Over the last several seasons, they’ve been active with deals. It started with Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / February 25
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets And Yes Erik Johnson
Aaron Portzline Of The Athletic: Now, the Columbus Blue Jackets expected a better 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, the season went south before the year got underway.
Buffalo Sabres News / ClutchPoints / February 9
Sabres: Erik Johnson’s firm trade stance amid frustrating season — ‘I don’t want to leave’
The Buffalo Sabres have fallen well below preseason expectations this season. Buffalo entered the year as favorites to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, that appears unlikely at this point.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6
Sabres place Mattias Samuelsson on IR, activate Erik Johnson
In the middle of the pack of man games lost to injury throughout the 2023-24 regular season, Buffalo has seemingly dealt with a consistent slate of injuries for much of the year.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / January 26
Erik Johnson Trade Could Be Coming
An Erik Johnson trade “makes a lot of sense”, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. On his 32 Thoughts podcast released Friday, Friedman mentions
NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 13
Watch: Avalanche Fans Give Erik Johnson A Standing Ovation
Colorado Avalanche fans did a lot of cheering in the first period of Wednesday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Not only did the Avalanche score three goals in the first, but they were able to give Erik Johnson a warm welcome back to Ball Arena.
Buffalo Sabres News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 13
Watch: Emotional Erik Johnson Meets With Media Before First Game Back In Denver
Erik Johnson has been a fantastic player for well over a decade in the NHL, most of which was spent with the Colorado Avalanche, but what made him so special was the type of person he was.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 16
Sabres’ Addition of Erik Johnson Will Help Team Succeed
In 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 veteran defenseman was drafted first overall in 2006 by the St.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 2
Erik Johnson Thanks Avalanche Organization And Fans In Final Goodbye
Everyone knows the quote – “Don’t be sad because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” And unfortunately, Erik Johnson’s long run with the Colorado Avalanche has come to an end.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Sabres sign former No. 1 overall draft pick
Nevertheless, Johnson, who won a Stanley Cup with Avs in 2021-22, will add a big, strong, veteran presence to a Sabres blueline looking to take a step forward in the Atlantic Division.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22
Colorado Avalanche not expected to re-sign Erik Johnson
The longest-tenured player on the Colorado Avalanche roster is expected to enter free agency next week. Defenseman Erik Johnson isn’t likely to re-sign with the team, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, ending a 13-season run in Denver.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / June 12
Report: Avalanche D Erik Johnson Not Considering Retirement
After the playoffs ended, one of the questions around the Colorado Avalanche was whether or not Erik Johnson would consider retirement at this stage of his career.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 19, 2023
Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson out with broken ankle
Johnson has been out since Colorado’s 5–3 win over the Panthers on Feb. 11, during which he took just two shifts for a total of 1:31.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 24, 2022
To Hockey Hell and back: Erik Johnson's Stanley Cup comeback tale is almost complete
The playoffs’ forgotten No. 1 overall pick has seen some things in his 12 seasons in burgundy and blue. Johnson has been at war to get to this precipice, yes with opponents, but more so his own body.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13, 2021
Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson waives no-movement clause for expansion draft
Johnson, 33, played just four games this season and was held out most of the year with concussion symptoms.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / August 24, 2020
Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer, Erik Johnson out indefinitely with injuries
Due to an agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association for the completion of the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are unable to provide much information on player health throughout the playoffs.
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