This former Sabres defenseman is heading back to the AHL.

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Penguins executed yet another trade Monday, acquiring Ryan Johnson, a mid-20s left-handed defenseman. Yet this time, […]

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The Buffalo Sabres are working to get their roster in order for the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. To do so, they’ve risked losing eight different players in the process of clearing out some space. That’s because for many players, being sent down to the AHL — in this case, the Rochester Americans — […] The post Sabres Risk Losing 8 Players With Roster Moves appeared first on HEAVY.

BUFFALO – Ryan Johnson’s legs are his greatest gift. The Sabres prospect is a sublime, world-class skater who possesses the talent to move alongside anyone. “We know he can skate with the best players,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the defenseman following a recent session of training camp in KeyBank Center. “He can skate with the top players in the league.” Pure skill isn’t an issue. To ...

The 2019 first-rounder played all but three games for AHL Rochester last season

Regardless of how big a move it is, Canucks GM Ryan Johnson believes that change is coming for the organization.