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Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson from Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres.
In exchange, Pittsburgh sent defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to Buffalo.
Johnson is 25 and was selected 31st overall by Buffalo in the 2019 NHL Draft.
He has recorded seven assists in 47 NHL games and 41 points in 153 AHL games with the Rochester Americans.
Jones has played 255 NHL games and 186 AHL games, while Laatsch appeared in 10 AHL games as a first-year pro in 2025-26.
The deal changes the defensive line-up options for both teams, but no further moves or plans are stated.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres.
Buffalo received defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch in the trade.
Johnson, 25, has recorded seven assists in 47 NHL appearances with the Sabres.
He has also recorded 41 points in 153 AHL games with the Rochester Americans.
- Who
- The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres.
- What
- Pittsburgh acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson for defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Ryan Johnson
- 25 years old
- NHL appearances
- 47 games with Buffalo; seven assists
- Rochester Americans
- 153 AHL games; 41 points
- Trade return
- Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch
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Penguins trade Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to Buffalo for Ryan Johnson
