Erik Johnson
D PHI
Sat 3/9/24 2:00 PM

Johnson (illness) will be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson last played with the Sabres on Feb. 27, sitting out five straight games. The 35-year-old blueliner is now poised to make his debut with Philadelphia after he was dealt before Friday's deadline. Johnson has three goals, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits in 50 games this season. He'll likely skate alongside Ronnie Attard on the Flyers' third pairing.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Fri 3/8/24 2:02 PM

Johnson (illness) was traded from Buffalo to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson should replace Adam Ginning on the third pairing once he arrives and is healthy enough to play for the Flyers. Johnson has three goals, 93 hits and 68 blocked shots in 50 games this season.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Thu 3/7/24 6:49 PM

Johnson (illness) won't return for Thursday's game against Nashville, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has three goals, 24 PIM, 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 appearances with Buffalo this season. This will be his fifth consecutive contest on the shelf. Johnson might serve on the third pairing once he's healthy.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Wed 3/6/24 11:51 AM

Johnson (illness) will miss Wednesday's contest against Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be Buffalo's fourth straight game without Johnson. He has three points (all goals), 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 contests this season. When Johnson's available, he might serve on the third pairing.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Sun 3/3/24 5:47 PM

Johnson (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Jets, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will miss his third straight contest. In 50 appearances this season, he has provided three goals, 40 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits. Johnson's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday versus Toronto.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Sat 3/2/24 11:02 AM

Johnson (illness) will not play Saturday versus Vegas, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Connor Clifton will once again replace Johnson, who also missed Thursday's game in Tampa Bay. Johnson has three goals, 93 hits and 68 blocked shots in 50 appearances this season.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Thu 2/29/24 2:24 PM

Johnson won't play Thursday versus Tampa Bay due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson also missed the morning skate. He has three goals, 24 PIM, 93 hits and 68 blocks in 50 outings in 2023-24. With the 35-year-old defenseman unavailable, Ryan Johnson is likely to draw into the lineup versus the Lightning.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Sun 2/25/24 10:41 AM

Johnson (illness) will play Sunday versus the Hurricanes, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson, who will return from a one-game absence, will replace Kale Clague in the lineup against Carolina. The 35-year-old Johnson has produced three goals, 39 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 88 hits across 48 outings this season.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Fri 2/23/24 12:27 PM

Coach Don Granato said that Johnson (illness) will not be in the lineup Friday in Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will likely be replaced by Ryan Johnson on the third pairing, as Owen Power is still sidelined with a hand injury. The Sabres have had a bug going through the team with Victor Olofsson and Eric Comrie also feeling the effects of the illness. Johnson has three goals in 48 games this season.

Erik Johnson
D PHI
Fri 2/23/24 11:53 AM

Johnson was not at practice Friday due to an illness and will be a game-time call for the evening's matchup with Columbus, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has three goals, 88 hits and 65 blocked shots in 48 games this season. The veteran defenseman is playing his first season with the Sabres after playing the last 13 years with the Avalanche. Should Johnson not be available, look for Ryan Johnson to replace him on the third unit against the Blue Jackets.