Penguins trade two defensemen to Sabres for Ryan Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Ryan Johnson, a former first-round pick from the 2019 NHL Draft. This transaction follows Penguins GM Kyle Dubas's earlier deal for Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers. The Penguins, currently with a 3-2-1 record in the 2026-27 season, aim to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year.
- •Penguins open the season with a 3-2-1 record.
- •Ryan Johnson was a first-round pick in 2019.
- •Penguins previously acquired Spencer Stastney from the Oilers.
- •Trade aims to bolster defensive lineup moving forward.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Trades Two Defensemen for Former 1st-Round Pick
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a modest 3-2-1 record through the first six games of the 2026-27 campaign, in which they’ll attempt to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year.But Penguins GM Kyle Dubas, who already acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Filip […] The post Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Trades Two Defensemen for Former 1st-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
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