Ryan Johnson - NHL News & Rumors

Quick trip concludes Johnson has been loaned back to AHL Rochester by the Sabres, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Johnson came up just to serve as insurance with Rasmus Dahlin out of the lineup. With Dahlin likely back in time for Monday's game in St. Louis, Johnson has been sent back down to AHL Rochester. The 24-year-old has 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 25 games in the AHL.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL The Sabres called up Johnson from AHL Rochester on Saturday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Rasmus Dahlin went to Sweden to be with his fiancee during Christmas and will not return in time, necessitating the recall of a defenseman. Johnson had two goals and nine assists across 25 AHL contests before his recall

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Rochester's win Johnson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in AHL Rochester's 2-1 win over Laval on Friday.

Impact Johnson started the season in the NHL but failed to earn a point over three games. He's gone on to post five points across six outings since returning to Rochester. The 24-year-old defenseman doesn't have a clear path back to the Sabres, but he should be near the top of the list of call-ups if the team suffers injuries on the blue line.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Johnson was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Johnson has no points, two PIM, two hits and three blocks in three appearances with the Sabres this year. His return to the minors might be a sign that Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) or Michael Kesselring (lower body) will be able to return Saturday versus Florida. If that's not the case, then the Sabres will need to recall a defenseman because they're down to five healthy blueliners on the roster without Samuelsson and Kesselring.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Johnson signs 3-year, $2.325 million contract with Sabres | NHL.com Defenseman played 3 NHL games last season, 'right on the cusp' of bigger role in Buffalo

JULY 1, 2025 • NHL.COM

Staying with Buffalo Johnson signed a three-year, $2.325 million contract with the Sabres on Tuesday.

Impact The first year of Johnson's new deal is two-way, while the last two years are one-way, so that suggests the defenseman will see most of his playing time with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. The 23-year-old had two goals, 13 points and a plus-13 rating over 66 regular-season games with the Americans last season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Give Ryan Johnson his due credit for Abbotsford's Calder Cup triumph The GM of Abbotsford has toiled for years behind the scenes and earned the respect of his peers

JUNE 24, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Blue Bombers add beef to the front lines The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Christophe Atkinson and Ryan Johnson. on Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2025 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Dropped to minors Johnson was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Buffalo brought up Devon Levi from the minors in a corresponding move. Johnson hasn't earned a point in three NHL outings this season while posting three shots on goal, four blocked shots and one hit.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Buffalo Johnson was recalled by the Sabres on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Johnson made 41 appearances for Buffalo last year, tallying seven assists, 39 blocked shots and eight hits while averaging 13:52 of ice time. He was sent to AHL Rochester ahead of the 2024-25 regular season but will join the NHL club after Rasmus Dahlin (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Avalanche. Johnson and Dennis Gilbert are candidates to enter the lineup if Dahlin is forced to miss time.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to AHL Johnson (lower body) was loaned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Johnson was held out of Monday's preseason finale against Detroit, but he was considered day-to-day and will head to the minors now that he's healthy. He made 41 regular-season appearances for Buffalo last year, recording seven assists and 35 shots on goal while averaging 13:52 of ice time.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Johnson (lower body) won't play in Monday's preseason finale against Detroit, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Johnson is considered day-to-day. He isn't with the Sabres' main group in Czechia for the start of the 2024-25 campaign, and his injury could result in a non-roster player designation once final cuts are made. The 23-year-old blueliner registered seven assists, 35 shots on goal and 39 blocked shots in 41 regular-season appearances with the Sabres in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to Rochester Johnson was assigned to the AHL on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Johnson will be back up with the big club soon, but in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs he needed to be sent down to Rochester. The 22-year-old has played 41 games for the Sabres this season and has recorded seven assists. He will look to sharpen his game with the big club for the rest of the year as the Sabres most likely won't make the playoffs.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Q+A: How NHL, AHL executive Ryan Johnson stays on run to own the day “I love it,” said Johnson. “There’s not a whole lot of slowing down. It’s the next day and what can we do?"

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Draws assist Wednesday Johnson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Kings.

Impact Johnson has four helpers over his last five games, and he's played in seven straight contests. The 22-year-old blueliner remains primarily in a third-pairing role with minimal power-play time, so he has little fantasy appeal. He's racked up six helpers, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 29 appearances as a rookie this season. With Erik Johnson (upper body) and Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) ailing, the first-year defenseman should at least maintain steady playing time in the short term.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in last two games Johnson picked up two assists in a 3-0 win over Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Both were primary assists. The 22-year-old rookie defender has three assists in his last two games. Johnson has been scratched several games this season, but the Sabres really need to commit to him. His advanced metrics all point to the Sabres having more puck possession with him on the ice than with him in the press box, and that is important to the Sabres transition game. That time may have come with Eric Johnson (undisclosed) leaving Thursday's game in the third period after he was hit heavily into the end boards.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is it time for Kevyn Adams to trade some prospects? Sabres mailbag, part 2: Also in the mailbag: Noah Ostlund's performance at the world juniors, trading for a young defenseman and Ryan Johnson's development.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Up from AHL Johnson was summoned from AHL Rochester on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Buffalo reassigned Johnson to Rochester earlier in the day, but it seems that was just a paper transaction. The 22-year-old defenseman has two assists, three hits and 18 blocks in 20 contests with Buffalo this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped down to minors Johnson was returned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Johnson has managed just two assists and 15 shots in 20 games this season and was periodically a healthy scratch, so his demotion to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise. Still, the blueliner figures to remain atop the list of potential call-ups the rest of the way and likely hasn't played his last game in the NHL.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in big win Johnson notched an assist and skated to a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Johnson assisted on Buffalo's ninth goal of the game, and it also led to his second career point. Taken in the first round (No. 31 overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Johnson is averaging exactly 14 minutes of ice time through 18 contests. He needs more time to grow his game to be relevant in fantasy circles, but he capitalized on an opportunity Thursday, while fellow blueliner Henri Jokiharju looked on from the press box.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Johnson was called up from AHL Rochester on Saturday, per the AHL transaction list.

Impact Johnson has four assists in nine games with Rochester this season. Buffalo placed Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) on the injured reserve list Saturday, so the Sabres were down to six healthy defensemen. It remains to be seen if Johnson will play in Saturday's contest versus Toronto, but he'll probably make his NHL debut before the end of his current stint with the Sabres. Buffalo selected him with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Early signs positive in Vasily Podkolzin's concussion recovery Abbotsford Canuck GM Ryan Johnson said that Vasily Podkolzin was feeling alright after hitting his head on the ice Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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