ERIK JOHNSON NEWS

Sitting out Thursday Johnson (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson participated in the morning skate but remains day-to-day, and he will miss his second straight game. It's unclear if he will be ready to return to action versus St. Louis on Saturday. Due to Johnson's absence, Keaton Middleton will probably remain in the lineup against Los Angeles.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up against Detroit Johnson (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Johnson was injured Saturday in Montreal and didn't participate in Monday's practice. While Johnson won't play Tuesday, the Avalanche will have Samuel Girard (lower body) back in the lineup. Johnson's next chance to return to game action will come Thursday against the Kings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Johnson is considered day-to-day due to a minor lower-body injury, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Johnson tweaked something during Saturday's win over Montreal, and he took a maintenance day Monday. While his injury doesn't sound particularly serious, it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. The 37-year-old had appeared in Colorado's last five games, and he was held without a point while recording five hits and three blocked shots.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keeler: Avalanche's Erik Johnson says Colorado roster "reminds me a lot" of 2022 Stanley Cup champs Erik Johnson won’t itch about being a healthy scratch. You might think the fact Johnson won’t always be active for the Avalanche is a bug. N...

MARCH 9 • DENVERPOST.COM

'True leader' Erik Johnson back with the Avalanche, accepting of new role Erik Johnson is back with the Avalanche, accepting of a new role that allowed him to keep playing in the NHL.

MARCH 9 • GAZETTE.COM

Fast-flying Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon closing in on 1,000-point milestone

Nathan MacKinnon’s fast

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flyers, Bruins teammates before trade deadline on opposites sides in their 1st game with new teams

Both just traded, longtime Boston teammates Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo sat by each other on the plane ride to Colorado

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longtime Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson ecstatic for homecoming The Colorado Avalanche has traded for 10 players since late November, but only one had his own bed waiting for him.

MARCH 9 • DENVERPOST.COM

Where the Colorado Avalanche stand after the trade deadline - DNVR Sports The Colorado Avalanche made two more trades on trade deadline day as they added Charlie Coyle and Erik Johnson. Catch up with all of their m...

MARCH 8 • THEDNVR.COM

Returning to Colorado Johnson was acquired by Colorado from Philadelphia on Friday in exchange for Givani Smith, per RDS.ca.

Impact Johnson has a goal, three points, 11 PIM, 40 hits and 14 blocks in 22 outings with the Flyers this season. He probably will spend most of his time with Colorado as a healthy scratch unless the Avalanche need help due to injuries. Still, the 36-year-old should be a positive presence in the locker room, especially because he has a long history with the franchise. Johnson logged 717 regular-season games with the Avalanche before parting ways as an unrestricted free agent in 2023.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Press box regular again Johnson was scratched for the fifth game in a row in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Johnson is clearly the seventh defenseman on the Flyers' roster and has spent large portions of the season as a healthy scratch. Pending any trades affecting the blue line, Johnson is poised to spend most of the rest of the campaign as a scratch as well. He has just three points with 14 shots on net, 40 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 22 appearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in rare appearance Johnson logged an assist and two hits in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Prior to Friday, Johnson had been scratched for 29 consecutive games. He stepped right in when Egor Zamula (upper body) was unable to play, and Johnson delivered a helper on Tyson Foerster's tally. Johnson has three points, six shots on net, nine PIM, 25 hits and 10 blocked shots over 16 outings this season, though there's no guarantee he stays in the lineup when the Flyers are back to full health.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains stuck in press box Johnson has been scratched for 24 consecutive games after sitting out Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Given head coach John Tortorella's propensity to tinker with his lineup, it's a significant surprise that a veteran like Johnson hasn't been able to get into the lineup. The 36-year-old Johnson has two points, 23 hits, 10 blocked shots and nine PIM over 15 outings. There's no telling when Johnson might get into a game again, so he doesn't need to be monitored in fantasy.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for opportunity again Johnson was scratched for the 10th game in a row when he sat out Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact This is Johnson's longest stretch in the press box. He played regularly when Cam York and Jamie Drysdale were both hurt, but they're now healthy. Head coach John Tortorella is also giving long looks to Emil Andrae and Egor Zamula, which has left no room for Johnson to check into the lineup. The 36-year-old has two points, five shots on net, nine PIM, 10 blocked shots and 23 hits over 15 outings.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Erik Johnson's 1000th game | Philadelphia Flyers Erik Johnson was wired for sound during his 1000th game celebration

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NHL.COM

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makar scores 2 goals to lift Colorado past Flyers 3-2 in game marred by injured referee

Cale Makar scored two goals, Casey Mittelstadt scored one and Justus Annunen had 24 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Monday night in a...

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, fights in win Johnson scored a goal and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Johnson was busy in the first two minutes of the game, scoring the opening goal and fighting Givani Smith. This was Johnson's first game back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for three contests. He took Jamie Drysdale's (upper body) place in the lineup, though Johnson may return to the press box once Cam York (upper body) is cleared to play. Through 11 appearances, Johnson has two points, four shots on net, 19 hits, eight blocked shots and nine PIM.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

11/11 Postgame: Erik Johnson | Philadelphia Flyers Johnson speaks after win.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Matvei Michkov helps the Flyers beat the Sharks 4-3 in shootout

Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helps out on penalty kill Johnson logged an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Johnson's assist came on a shorthanded tally by Travis Konecny in the second period. The 36-year-old Johnson appears to have the trust of head coach John Tortorella in a third-pairing role. Last season, Johnson managed just six points over 67 regular-season games between Buffalo and Philadelphia, though he also had 143 hits and 97 blocked shots. The veteran defenseman will play a limited role in 2024-25 and does not need to be tracked closely in fantasy.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Kelce buys an ownership stake in a racehorse — named Swift Delivery

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought into a racehorse. The horse's name? Swift Delivery.

AUGUST 27, 2024