Ross Johnston - NHL News & Rumors

Assist, fight in loss Johnston notched an assist, six hits and five PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Johnston fought Patrick Maroon in the second period and then added a helper on a Brock McGinn tally in the third. The 30-year-old Johnston has not seen steady playing time so far -- this was just his fifth appearance in the Ducks' 11 games. The physical winger has racked up 12 PIM, 19 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while serving exclusively on the fourth line when in the lineup.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Part of fourth-line rotation Johnston was scratched in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Penguins, the sixth time in 10 games he's been in the press box.

Impact At 30 years old, Johnston is not a priority to get in the lineup for the Ducks, who have a number of prospects to acclimate to the NHL. The veteran winger has 13 hits, four blocked shots and seven PIM over his first four appearances of 2024-25. Johnston will compete with Brett Leason and Brock McGinn for a spot on the fourth line as long as he's on the NHL roster.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season cold Johnston failed to record a point over his last 10 contests in 2023-24.

Impact Johnston had just four points with 139 hits, 117 PIM and a minus-12 rating over 68 appearances in his first year with the Ducks. He's under contract for two more seasons with a $1.1 million cap hit. He can help provide toughness on the Ducks' fourth line, but if the team experiences an influx of talent, he could be waived again as he was at the start of 2023-24 to make room for more talented players.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Johnston scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Johnston sniped a shot past Jonas Johansson at 13:49 of the first period. It was Johnston's first goal of the season and first point since Feb. 19. The 30-year-old winger has four points, 40 shots on net, 111 PIM, 104 hits and a minus-9 rating through 58 appearances. He's a fourth-line fixture when in the lineup for the Ducks, offering very little in the way of fantasy value.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drops mitts Thursday Johnston recorded two hits and a fighting major in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Johnston has gone 15 games without a point, but he's piled up 30 hits and 22 PIM in that span. The 30-year-old winger is in the Ducks' lineup for toughness, and that's what has kept him on the ice more often than not since December. He's stuck on three assists with 103 hits, 111 PIM, 38 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 57 appearances this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in win Johnston logged an assist and four hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Johnston's helper was his first point since Oct. 28, snapping a span of 33 scoreless outings. The winger has held down a fourth-line role lately, keeping Brett Leason out of the lineup as the Ducks opt for a tougher presence. Johnston has three assists, 69 hits and 89 PIM through 42 appearances -- he doesn't offer enough scoring to help the vast majority of fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing more consistent time Johnston has played in 12 of the Ducks' last 15 games.

Impact While it's encouraging to see Johnston get steadier playing time, he hasn't recorded a point since Oct. 28. The 29-year-old winger has just two assists through 38 appearances this season. He's added 27 shots on net, 80 PIM, 58 hits and a minus-4 rating. Johnston will rotate in and out of the lineup, and his lack of offense makes him a non-factor in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Johnston (illness) will play Friday against the Jets.

Impact Johnston missed Wednesday's game against Toronto while feeling under the weather but will be back in a bottom-line role Friday. The 29-year-old has two assists and 48 PIM through 26 games this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with illness Johnston (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.

Impact Johnston is a frequent scratch anyway, so his absence has little impact in fantasy. There is an illness going around the Ducks' locker room -- Johnston may be needed to fill a bottom-six role if other players get sick once he's healthy.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Draws in Thursday Johnston played in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Blackhawks, logging one shot on goal, one hit and one blocked shot in 7:35 of ice time.

Impact Johnston was a regular in the lineup over the first month of the campaign while the Ducks were waiting for Alex Killorn and Brock McGinn to come back from injury. Since Nov. 12, Johnston has played in just five of 13 games. The 29-year-old has two assists, 29 hits, 29 PIM and 13 shots on goal through 18 contests in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Johnston logged an assist and five PIM in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Johnston fought former Duck Nicolas Deslauriers in the first period, and then added an assist on a Brett Leason tally in the third. With two helpers over the last three games, Johnston has been more involved on offense than he usually is. The 29-year-old winger has added 14 PIM, five shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-1 rating through eight contests.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces first assist Johnston logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Johnston found Brett Leason late in the third period for the game-tying goal. The helper was Johnston's first point as a Duck after he was claimed off waivers from the Islanders before the start of the season. The 29-year-old winger has added some toughness with eight hits and nine PIM through six outings. He's not expected to put up much offense after never recording more than seven points or 32 games played in his seven NHL campaigns with the Isles.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Ross Johnston claimed off waivers by Ducks NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Ducks finalize season-opening roster, claim Ross Johnston from Islanders NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Claimed by Anaheim Johnston was claimed by the Ducks on Tuesday after being waived by the Islanders on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Johnston should see a bump in playing time with Anaheim after appearing in just 16 games with the Isles last year -- he picked up two helpers and 37 PIM over that span. Nonetheless, the 29-year-old vet will likely remain a rotational, bottom-six option for the Ducks in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Johnston was placed on waivers Monday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Johnston chipped in two assists, 37 PIM and 34 hits in 16 appearances with the Islanders last season. If he clears, the 29-year-old forward could start the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Bridgeport.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kurz: No surprises this morning for Islanders. Josh... - The Athletic No surprises this morning for Islanders. Josh Bailey, Simon Holmstrom, Ross Johnston and Parker Wotherspoon are the extras. Also, Jakub Skar...

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Healthy scratch once again Johnston was a healthy scratch as the Islanders defeated the Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday.

Impact Johnston had played in five of the previous six games before Saturday. He had zero points and 23 penalty minutes in those five games. Johnston only has two assists in 16 games this season. He is only used when the team feels they need a physical presence. In his last game, Johnston wasn't afraid to drop the gloves with Ryan Reaves of the Wild, one of the best fighters in the NHL. That bout did not go well for Johnston, who was lucky that his face shield stopped a couple of fists from landing on their intended target.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting a chance to play Johnston was in the lineup for the third straight game Wednesday.

Impact Johnston was a healthy scratch for 10 straight and 15 of his last 17 games before a rash of injuries forced the team to insert him back into the lineup. How long Johnston will stay in the lineup likely depends on how quickly any of the current five regular forwards out due to injury get back into the lineup. Johnston only has two assists in 13 games this season. However, he is a physical presence and isn't afraid to stick up for teammates and be an enforcer on the ice.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Healthy scratch for seven straight Johnston was a healthy scratch in the 6-5 loss to the Canucks on Thursday.

Impact This is not a surprise, as Johnston has been stapled to the bench for seven straight and 12 of 14. Johnston has only played in 11 games this season which is somewhat surprising when you consider all of the injuries the team has suffered to the forward corps. Johnston is known for his physical presence, and it seems that is all the team will use him for. Johnston will only take to the ice when the team feels that presence is needed. The Islanders only have a third of the season left and are still not in a playoff position. The odds of Johnston playing again may be decreasing with each passing day.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen makes 48 saves, Predators beat Islanders 4-1

Kevin Lankinen made a career-high 48 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their seventh victory in nine games

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hayes scores twice, Flyers top Isles 3-1 to end 10-game skid

Kevin Hayes scored two goals, Carter Hart made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back-To-Back Fights Erupt Between Islanders And Flyers Right After Opening Draw

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Islanders score 3 times in 3rd, beat Flyers 5-2

Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier scored 22 seconds apart early in the third period, Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 fo...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Kevin Lankinen makes 48 saves, Predators beat Islanders 4-1

Hayes scores twice, Flyers top Isles 3-1 to end 10-game skid

Islanders score 3 times in 3rd, beat Flyers 5-2