Penguins acquire Ryan Johnson from Sabres in trade for Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan Johnson. Johnson, a former first-round pick, has primarily played in the AHL and has 47 NHL games to his name. This trade helps Pittsburgh reduce its contract count and provides an opportunity to evaluate Johnson's potential impact. Jones cleared waivers earlier and has not made a significant impact this season, while Laatsch is still working towards a more established role.
- •Penguins trade Jones and Laatsch for Johnson on October 12, 2026.
- •Johnson was drafted 31st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft.
- •Jones has played four AHL games this season; Laatsch has not played.
- •This deal gives Pittsburgh 48 contracts, two below the maximum.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins Trade: Acquire lefty defenseman for Caleb Jones, prospect
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins trade Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Buffalo for Ryan Johnson
"An ol’ 2-for-1 trade. The Penguins have sent a pair of minor league defensemen to Buffalo for a former first round pick. Johnson, 25, was taken with the 31st pick back in the 2019 draft. He’s got 47 career NHL games under his belt, though the majority of that was in 2023-24 and he’s been […]
"For the second time in a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired a left-handed defenseman buried on their depth chart.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 9:47 PMPenguins Trade: Acquire lefty defenseman for Caleb Jones, prospect
For the second time in a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired a left-handed defenseman buried on their depth chart.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 9:29 PMPenguins trade Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Buffalo for Ryan Johnson
An ol’ 2-for-1 trade. The Penguins have sent a pair of minor league defensemen to Buffalo for a former first round pick. Johnson, 25, was taken with the 31st pick back in the 2019 draft. He’s got 47 career NHL games under his belt, though the majority of that was in 2023-24 and he’s been […]
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