Erik Johnson - NHL News & Rumors

Announces retirement Johnson has decided to end his playing career, the Avalanche announced Wednesday.

Impact Johnson had 95 goals, 348 points, 555 PIM, 1,695 hits and 1,717 blocks across 1,023 career regular-season games between St. Louis, Colorado, Buffalo and Philadelphia. Johnson spent the first half of his career logging big minutes in a top-four role, though he shifted to more of a supporting role for much of his 30s. The 37-year-old also logged 57 playoff games and was part of the Avalanche's 2021-22 Stanley Cup-winning squad.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted in early rounds again

Jared Bednar’s job on the bench appears perfectly safe even after the Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet again

MAY 6 • Associated Press

NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it's naps, walking the dog or eating same meal

Before games, Dallas forward Matt Duchene has an identical routine

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Nichushkin's personal life is in a 'good spot' ahead of Avalanche-Stars playoff series, coach says

Valeri Nichushkin strived to take his on-ice game to another level this season

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

It took until the penultimate night of the regular season, but all the matchups are set for the first round of the NHL playoffs

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Finishes comeback with empty-netter Johnson scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Johnson has two points over his last six games as he continues to see steady ice time while the Avalanche deal with injuries and give some of their top players rest. Johnson finished the regular season at two goals, five points, 37 shots on net, 59 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 36 appearances between the Avalanche and the Flyers. If Colorado's defense is fully healthy to begin the postseason, Johnson may find himself back in the press box, but he's likely to be the first man up should injuries keep anyone out.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Coyle has goal and 2 assists as Avalanche score 4 in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-2

Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists in Colorado’s four-goal third period, and the Avalanche rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Landeskog 'excited about what the future looks like' after playing in a game for 1st time in 3 years

Gabriel Landeskog played in a professional game Friday night for the first time in nearly three years as he suited up with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog going on minor league rehab assignment in attempt to return

Gabriel Landeskog is taking another step toward playing his first NHL game in nearly three years

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

First point since return Johnson notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact This was Johnson's first point in nine appearances since returning to the Avalanche in a deadline-day deal with the Flyers. The 37-year-old has just four points to go with 26 shots on net, 55 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 31 outings this season. He'll likely play regularly until Josh Manson (upper body) is able to return.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Flames Johnson (lower body) will rejoin the lineup against Calgary on Monday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson will be back in action following a three-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. With the veteran blueliner in the lineup, Keaton Middleton will be relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch. In six games with the Avs, Johnson has yet to register a point, but wasn't brought back to Colorado to be an offensive contributor anyway.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Johnson (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Blues on Saturday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Johnson will miss his third straight game. He hasn't earned a point in six appearances with Colorado this season while posting nine shots on goal, three blocked shots and eight hits. Due to Johnson's absence, Keaton Middleton will play against St. Louis on Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Johnson (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson participated in the morning skate but remains day-to-day, and he will miss his second straight game. It's unclear if he will be ready to return to action versus St. Louis on Saturday. Due to Johnson's absence, Keaton Middleton will probably remain in the lineup against Los Angeles.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up against Detroit Johnson (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Johnson was injured Saturday in Montreal and didn't participate in Monday's practice. While Johnson won't play Tuesday, the Avalanche will have Samuel Girard (lower body) back in the lineup. Johnson's next chance to return to game action will come Thursday against the Kings.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Johnson is considered day-to-day due to a minor lower-body injury, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Johnson tweaked something during Saturday's win over Montreal, and he took a maintenance day Monday. While his injury doesn't sound particularly serious, it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. The 37-year-old had appeared in Colorado's last five games, and he was held without a point while recording five hits and three blocked shots.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keeler: Avalanche's Erik Johnson says Colorado roster "reminds me a lot" of 2022 Stanley Cup champs Erik Johnson won’t itch about being a healthy scratch. You might think the fact Johnson won’t always be active for the Avalanche is a bug. N...

MARCH 9 • DENVERPOST.COM

'True leader' Erik Johnson back with the Avalanche, accepting of new role Erik Johnson is back with the Avalanche, accepting of a new role that allowed him to keep playing in the NHL.

MARCH 9 • GAZETTE.COM

Fast-flying Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon closing in on 1,000-point milestone

Nathan MacKinnon’s fast

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Flyers, Bruins teammates before trade deadline on opposites sides in their 1st game with new teams

Both just traded, longtime Boston teammates Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo sat by each other on the plane ride to Colorado

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Longtime Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson ecstatic for homecoming The Colorado Avalanche has traded for 10 players since late November, but only one had his own bed waiting for him.

MARCH 9 • DENVERPOST.COM

Where the Colorado Avalanche stand after the trade deadline - DNVR Sports The Colorado Avalanche made two more trades on trade deadline day as they added Charlie Coyle and Erik Johnson. Catch up with all of their m...

MARCH 8 • THEDNVR.COM

Returning to Colorado Johnson was acquired by Colorado from Philadelphia on Friday in exchange for Givani Smith, per RDS.ca.

Impact Johnson has a goal, three points, 11 PIM, 40 hits and 14 blocks in 22 outings with the Flyers this season. He probably will spend most of his time with Colorado as a healthy scratch unless the Avalanche need help due to injuries. Still, the 36-year-old should be a positive presence in the locker room, especially because he has a long history with the franchise. Johnson logged 717 regular-season games with the Avalanche before parting ways as an unrestricted free agent in 2023.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Press box regular again Johnson was scratched for the fifth game in a row in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Johnson is clearly the seventh defenseman on the Flyers' roster and has spent large portions of the season as a healthy scratch. Pending any trades affecting the blue line, Johnson is poised to spend most of the rest of the campaign as a scratch as well. He has just three points with 14 shots on net, 40 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 22 appearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in rare appearance Johnson logged an assist and two hits in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Prior to Friday, Johnson had been scratched for 29 consecutive games. He stepped right in when Egor Zamula (upper body) was unable to play, and Johnson delivered a helper on Tyson Foerster's tally. Johnson has three points, six shots on net, nine PIM, 25 hits and 10 blocked shots over 16 outings this season, though there's no guarantee he stays in the lineup when the Flyers are back to full health.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

1/24 PHI vs. NYI Postgame: Erik Johnson

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

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