Flyers' Erik Johnson: Waiting for opportunity again
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Johnson was scratched for the 10th game in a row when he sat out Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
This is Johnson's longest stretch in the press box. He played regularly when Cam York and Jamie Drysdale were both hurt, but they're now healthy. Head coach John Tortorella is also giving long looks to Emil Andrae and Egor Zamula, which has left no room for Johnson to check into the lineup. The 36-year-old has two points, five shots on net, nine PIM, 10 blocked shots and 23 hits over 15 outings.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Scores, fights in win
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Johnson scored a goal and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.
Johnson was busy in the first two minutes of the game, scoring the opening goal and fighting Givani Smith. This was Johnson's first game back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for three contests. He took Jamie Drysdale's (upper body) place in the lineup, though Johnson may return to the press box once Cam York (upper body) is cleared to play. Through 11 appearances, Johnson has two points, four shots on net, 19 hits, eight blocked shots and nine PIM.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Helps out on penalty kill
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Johnson logged an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
Johnson's assist came on a shorthanded tally by Travis Konecny in the second period. The 36-year-old Johnson appears to have the trust of head coach John Tortorella in a third-pairing role. Last season, Johnson managed just six points over 67 regular-season games between Buffalo and Philadelphia, though he also had 143 hits and 97 blocked shots. The veteran defenseman will play a limited role in 2024-25 and does not need to be tracked closely in fantasy.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Staying in Philly
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Johnson signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Flyers on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Johnson chipped in five goals, one assist, 60 shots on net, 97 blocked shots and 143 hits in 67 regular-season games between Philadelphia and Buffalo in 2023-24. He will probably occupy a depth spot on the Flyers' blue line in the upcoming campaign.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Lone goal vs. Washington
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Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.
Johnson got the Flyers on the board midway through the second period, tipping an Egor Zamula shot past Charlie Lindgren to tie the game 1-1. The 36-year-old Johnson picked up two goals and three points in the last four games of the campaign after going scoreless in his first 13 contests with the Flyers. Johnson will wrap up the season with five goals and six points across 67 games between the Flyers and Sabres.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Set for Flyers debut
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Johnson (illness) will be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Johnson last played with the Sabres on Feb. 27, sitting out five straight games. The 35-year-old blueliner is now poised to make his debut with Philadelphia after he was dealt before Friday's deadline. Johnson has three goals, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits in 50 games this season. He'll likely skate alongside Ronnie Attard on the Flyers' third pairing.
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Flyers' Erik Johnson: Dealt to Philadelphia
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Johnson (illness) was traded from Buffalo to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Johnson should replace Adam Ginning on the third pairing once he arrives and is healthy enough to play for the Flyers. Johnson has three goals, 93 hits and 68 blocked shots in 50 games this season.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Won't return Thursday
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Johnson (illness) won't return for Thursday's game against Nashville, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Johnson has three goals, 24 PIM, 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 appearances with Buffalo this season. This will be his fifth consecutive contest on the shelf. Johnson might serve on the third pairing once he's healthy.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Out Wednesday
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Johnson (illness) will miss Wednesday's contest against Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
It will be Buffalo's fourth straight game without Johnson. He has three points (all goals), 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 contests this season. When Johnson's available, he might serve on the third pairing.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Won't play Sunday
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Johnson (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Jets, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Johnson will miss his third straight contest. In 50 appearances this season, he has provided three goals, 40 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits. Johnson's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday versus Toronto.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Out of action Saturday
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Johnson (illness) will not play Saturday versus Vegas, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Connor Clifton will once again replace Johnson, who also missed Thursday's game in Tampa Bay. Johnson has three goals, 93 hits and 68 blocked shots in 50 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Unavailable Thursday
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Johnson won't play Thursday versus Tampa Bay due to an illness.
Johnson also missed the morning skate. He has three goals, 24 PIM, 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 outings in 2023-24. With the 35-year-old defenseman unavailable, Ryan Johnson is likely to draw into the lineup versus the Lightning.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Ready to rock
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Johnson (illness) will play Sunday versus the Hurricanes, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Johnson, who will return from a one-game absence, will replace Kale Clague in the lineup against Carolina. The 35-year-old Johnson has produced three goals, 39 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 88 hits across 48 outings this season.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Not playing Friday
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Coach Don Granato said that Johnson (illness) will not be in the lineup Friday in Columbus.
Johnson will likely be replaced by Ryan Johnson on the third pairing, as Owen Power is still sidelined with a hand injury. The Sabres have had a bug going through the team with Victor Olofsson and Eric Comrie also feeling the effects of the illness. Johnson has three goals in 48 games this season.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Game-time decision Friday
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Johnson was not at practice Friday due to an illness and will be a game-time call for the evening's matchup with Columbus, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson has three goals, 88 hits and 65 blocked shots in 48 games this season. The veteran defenseman is playing his first season with the Sabres after playing the last 13 years with the Avalanche. Should Johnson not be available, look for Ryan Johnson to replace him on the third unit against the Blue Jackets.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Ready to rock
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Johnson (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Dallas, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson, who will return from a four-game absence, is projected to replace Jacob Bryson in the lineup. The 35-year-old Johnson has three goals, 37 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 57 hits across 41 outings this campaign.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Unavailable for Saturday
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Johnson (upper body) won't play Saturday against San Jose but should be available after the All-Star break, coach Don Granato told Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News on Friday.
Johnson has three points (all goals), 24 PIM, 57 hits and 57 blocks in 41 contests this season. When he's healthy, Johnson will likely serve on the third pairing, though he might occasionally also be a healthy scratch.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Out next two games
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Johnson (upper body), who's been placed on injured reserve, won't play Tuesday against Anaheim or Wednesday versus LA, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Although Johnson will miss the next two contests, he'll be eligible return for the Sabres' final game before the All-Star break Saturday against San Jose. Either way, he's picked up only three points through 41 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his availability.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Traveling with team
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Johnson (upper body) will join the team on its three-game California road trip, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Monday.
Johnson has managed just one point in his last 23 appearances, so few fantasy players will be awaiting his return to the lineup. Even once given the all-clear, Johnson could periodically find himself watching from the sidelines as a healthy scratch in favor of Ryan Johnson.
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Sabres' Erik Johnson: Not playing Saturday
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Johnson (upper body) won't play Saturday against Tampa Bay, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson will miss Saturday's contest after suffering the injury in Thursday's win over Chicago. The 35-year-old Johnson has three goals while averaging just 14:11 of ice time through 41 games in his first season with the Sabres. Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) and Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed) are both expected to play against Tampa Bay, which will help to round out Buffalo's blue line.
