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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 1

What Is Going On With Ryan Johnson?

When Rasmus Dahlin was injured on the first day of training camp, the Buffalo Sabres promoted Ryan Johnson to the NHL group in practice. The second-year defenseman getting the first call was telling, as other candidates with NHL experience could’ve been promoted instead.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 19

Dahlin Injury Update, Ryan Johnson Promoted on Day 2 of Sabres Training Camp

The Buffalo Sabres stuck with the same structure at training camp Thursday, rolling out the presumed NHL roster in the first skate of the morning. Rasmus Dahlin was absent from the group, which saw a new face join in his place on the backend.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25

The Buffalo Sabres have been stockpiling draft picks and high-end prospects for the better part of 15 years as they have been through multiple rebuilds and a 13-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / August 5

Don't forget about Sabres second-year defenseman Ryan Johnson

Since the 2024 trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres have done a lot to improve their defense, including trading for Bowen Byram and adding Dennis Gilbert as depth.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 21

Sabres Grades: Ryan Johnson

The NHL debut season from Ryan Johnson slots him in at number 20 in the Sabres Grades countdown. The rookie defenseman took less than a month to earn his first NHL promotion and immediately showed the calm and poise necessary to carve out a spot in the blueline rotation.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 27

Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – A confident Ryan Johnson recently returned to the Rochester Americans following an unexpected 41-game stay with the Sabres. As a first-round pick who played four seasons of college hockey at Minnesota, it’s hardly surprising that Johnson, 22, cracked the NHL as a rookie.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / December 29

Ryan Johnson loaned to Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres have announced Friday that defenseman Ryan Johnson has been loaned to the Rochester Americans in the AHL. Johnson has two assists and averaged 13:52 of ice time in 20 NHL games this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Sabres activate star center for return

The Sabres activated center Tage Thompson on Friday after a very short stint on the non-roster list.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 21

Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson exceeding expectations, sticking in Buffalo

BUFFALO – Ryan Johnson figured his first trip to the NHL would be brief. Having lost defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to injury, the Sabres summoned the rookie on Nov.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 21

Ryan Johnson won’t be a prospect much longer

Technically, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Ryan Johnson is a prospect, but it’s tough to see him reverting to the AHL given his initial seven games. Many of us knew in foresight that it was a good idea for the Buffalo Sabres to call up Ryan Johnson.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 9

The Buffalo Sabres have a good problem in their defensive rotation

The Buffalo Sabres have a pretty good problem involving blueliner Ryan Johnson if he keeps up the stellar play he’s shown in his first two appearances.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 8

Rookie Ryan Johnson impresses Sabres, earns big minutes with Rasmus Dahlin

BUFFALO – Ryan Johnson needed barely eight minutes of ice time to convince the Sabres he deserved a bigger role. So, fresh off his impressive NHL debut, they awarded the defenseman duty alongside Rasmus Dahlin.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5

After surprise recall, Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson stands out in win in Toronto

TORONTO – Ryan Johnson’s Saturday began in Rochester, where he was preparing to hop on a bus and play with the Americans in Syracuse. It ended in Scotiabank Arena, where the rookie celebrated a win with the Buffalo Sabres and his first NHL point.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Sabres News & Rumors: Levi, Johnson, Tuch & Peterka

Last night, the Buffalo Sabres defied expectations and managed to beat a fresher Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 6-4. Given the Sabres’ difficult schedule, I imagine that Toronto was highly favored to win. The Sabres had played back-to-back games and three games in four nights and were coming off a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 4

Calling up Ryan Johnson was the right move

Ryan Johnson’s preseason and early-season efforts have paid off with the Rochester Americans, and now, he gets a shot with the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Johnson is just about ready to make his NHL debut, and you will probably be reading this after he’s already hitting the ice.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Sabres place key defenseman on IR

Mattias Samuelsson’s lower-body injury from last night’s game against Philadelphia will keep him out for at least a week as he has been placed on injured reserve.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 3, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres may have something they haven’t had in recent years

On paper, the Buffalo Sabres blue line looks better than it has in years, and that should be encouraging to fans of the Blue and Gold. Despite toiling through a few hiccups in the Buffalo Sabres latest preseason game vs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 2, 2023

Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson making strong impression: ‘Pretty talented kid’

BUFFALO – Sabres defenseman Ryan Johnson hadn’t experienced a week of hockey so jam-packed since his days of playing four games in two days at youth tournaments.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28, 2023

Ryan Johnson is ready for the NHL, but…

The Buffalo Sabres must be grateful that Ryan Johnson decided to sign with them earlier in the calendar year, and he’s been nothing but fantastic. The Buffalo Sabres may have lost 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but Ryan Johnson was sensational tonight.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 30, 2023

Sabres News & Rumors: Johnson, Tuch, Okposo & Levi

Last season, the Buffalo Sabres made significant strides in their quest to end their playoff drought. During the offseason, they are beginning to pull their 2023-24 team together.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 27, 2023

Buffalo Sabres sign Ryan Johnson to two-year entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Saturday that they have signed 2019 first-round pick Ryan Johnson to a two-year, entry-level contract. Johnson will report to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 10, 2022

Sabres in Danger of Losing Prospect Ryan Johnson

Since being selected in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson has been mentioned so little that it would be understandable if fans had completely forgotten about him.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3, 2022

Sabres draft pick Ryan Johnson leaning toward return to college for 2022-23

Johnson will have a chance to compete for a national championship once again and improve on the 19 points he scored this season before making the jump to professional hockey.

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