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Sabres trade Ryan Johnson to Penguins for two defensemen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Sabres trade Ryan Johnson to Penguins for two defensemen

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Ryan Johnson. This move comes after the Sabres' 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. With injuries affecting Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger, the Sabres sought additional depth on defense. Johnson, selected 31st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, has spent much of his career in the AHL, having played 47 NHL games. Jones, a seasoned NHL player, has appeared in 255 games, while Laatsch has not yet made his NHL debut. The Sabres are 3-3-0 this season and will face the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

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Status Watch

•Sabres acquire Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from Penguins.
•Ryan Johnson, a 2019 first-round pick, is traded in the deal.
•Buffalo has had injuries affecting their defensive lineup this season.
•Johnson has played 47 NHL games, mostly in the AHL.
•Sabres are currently 3-3-0 and face Canadiens next.

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10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres acquire 2 defensemen from Pittsburgh for Ryan Johnson

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Sabres had some questions on the blueline entering the season. Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger both entered the season with injuries , but have since returned to the ice. Regardless, the Sabres were still looking for depth on the blueline. After their 5-3 Monday afternoon win over the Florida Panthers, the team made a move at the […] The post Sabres acquire 2 defensemen from Pittsburgh for Ryan Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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