Penguins acquire Ryan Johnson from Sabres in trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on October 13, 2026, that they have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres. In exchange, the Sabres receive defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. Johnson, selected 31st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, has been with the Sabres and their AHL affiliate, Rochester Americans, over the past three seasons. This trade follows the Penguins' recent deal for Spencer Stastney, indicating a continued focus on strengthening their defense.
- •Pittsburgh acquires Ryan Johnson from Buffalo.
- •In return, Sabres receive Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
- •Johnson played 47 NHL games and 153 AHL games.
- •This trade follows the addition of Spencer Stastney.
- •Johnson is under contract until 2028.
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins-Sabres Trade Details: Pittsburgh Acquires Another Defenseman in Deal With Buffalo
"This trade comes after the Penguins added Spencer Stastney and sent out Filip Hallander in a swap with the Oilers last week.
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