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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Erik Johnson requests Cale Makar change to fix Avalanche’s putrid powerplay in 2nd round
The Colorado Avalanche have some of the best players in the world at their disposal, like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, which is why they were the top team in the NHL this season from start to finish.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 14
The NHL’s draft lottery race is changing. Bedard and Celebrini are a big reason why
We’re more than a month into the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and for the first time in many years, neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the San Jose Sharks are anywhere close to being in last place.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1, 2025
Former first overall pick retires from NHL after 17 seasons
Although he spent much of his career with the Avalanche, that’s not where it began.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2025
Why Rangers' Stanley Cup pedigree pursuit is a logical move
Recently, portal Heavy.com linked Erik Johnson to the New York Rangers, and this potential trade would answer the need of the Blueshirts to add depth and experience without compromising the salary cap.
Tyson Barrie announces retirement
Amid his participation in yesterday’s Avalanche alumni game, defenseman Tyson Barrie confirmed to Nathan Rudolph of the DNVR Avalanche podcast that he’s retired.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 24, 2025
Avalanche’s Sam Girard, Erik Johnson day-to-day with injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be without defensemen Sam Girard and Erik Johnson on a day-to-day basis due injury, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Monday per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 7, 2025
Flyers Send Depth Defenseman Back to his Former Club at the Buzzer
In a buzzer-beater move, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Erik Johnson back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent most of his career. In return, the Flyers received forward Givani Smith from Colorado.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025
Avalanche reunite with defenseman from championship team in trade with Flyers
The Avalanche are bringing 2022 Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson back to Denver.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / November 19, 2024
Erik Johnson Proves, Yes, Leadership Is Worth the Price
When the Philadelphia Flyers traded a 2024 fourth-round pick for defenseman Erik Johnson on March 8 ahead of the NHL trade deadline, many fans and pundits scoffed at the seemingly high price the Flyers paid relative to Johnson’s salary and ability at his advanced age.
Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 16, 2024
Flyers veteran drops sobering career reflection before 1000th game
The Philadelphia Flyers traded for Erik Johnson at last season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Though the Flyers failed to make the playoffs, Johnson has proven to be a valuable player.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / August 26, 2024
One Flyers Goalie Possibility Nobody is Considering
With only weeks to go until the start of the 2024 NHL preseason, the goalies remain the biggest question marks for the enigmatic Philadelphia Flyers. That’s not for a lack of effort, however.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / July 11, 2024
Johnson ‘Never Considered’ Retiring, ‘Comfortable’ with New Flyers Role
When he agreed to return to the Philadelphia Flyers on a one-year, $1 million contract, 16-year NHL veteran Erik Johnson knew that he was undertaking a smaller role, something unfamiliar to him in years past.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1, 2024
Flyers to re-sign former No. 1 overall pick
The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to re-sign a former No. 1 overall pick.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / May 1, 2024
Flyers Willing to Bring Erik Johnson Back Next Season
According to a report from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Flyers appear willing to bring back veteran defenseman Erik Johnson for another season.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 8, 2024
Grading the Flyers’ Erik Johnson Trade With Sabres
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired some veteran defensive depth ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline, parting ways with a 2024 fourth-round pick in order to pull off a surprising Erik Johnson trade with the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8, 2024
Sabres trade former first overall pick to Flyers
The defenseman had been a focal piece of trade rumors for a while, now moving to the fourth club of his career.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / February 25, 2024
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets And Yes Erik Johnson
Aaron Portzline Of The Athletic: Now, the Columbus Blue Jackets expected a better 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, the season went south before the year got underway.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 9, 2024
Sabres: Erik Johnson’s firm trade stance amid frustrating season — ‘I don’t want to leave’
The Buffalo Sabres have fallen well below preseason expectations this season. Buffalo entered the year as favorites to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, that appears unlikely at this point.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / January 26, 2024
Erik Johnson Trade Could Be Coming
An Erik Johnson trade “makes a lot of sense”, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. On his 32 Thoughts podcast released Friday, Friedman mentions
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12, 2023
Sabres' Erik Johnson returns to Denver to face Avalanche
The sight of Erik Johnson down on the ice in a bear hug with Nathan MacKinnon after Colorado won the 2021-22 Stanley Cup will be an enduring image in Avalanche lore.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / August 24, 2020
Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer, Erik Johnson out indefinitely with injuries
Due to an agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association for the completion of the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are unable to provide much information on player health throughout the playoffs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2018
The worst No. 1 overall draft picks in NHL history
The 2018 NHL Draft is upon us, and it's here that the Buffalo Sabres, winners of the latest draft lottery, are expected to pick Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.
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