RYAN JOHANSEN NEWS

Lands on unconditional waivers Johansen (undisclosed) was placed on unconditional waivers by Philadelphia on Tuesday for the purpose of terminating his contract, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Johansen had one more season left on his eight-year, $64 million contract. Before being traded to the Flyers in March, he notched 13 goals and 23 points in 63 regular-season appearances for Colorado in 2023-24. Philadelphia promptly waived the 32-year-old forward and assigned him to AHL Lehigh Valley, but he didn't see any playing time in the minors. There had been some speculation that Johansen wouldn't be able to play again due to a health concern, but placing him on waivers indicates that isn't an issue anymore. However, it doesn't necessarily mean his playing career will continue elsewhere.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Blues' offer sheets land Broberg, Holloway. NHLPA reviewing Flyers' decision to waive Ryan Johansen

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway to two-year contracts after the Edmonton Oilers declined to match the offer sheets for the rest...

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out indefinitely Johansen (undisclosed) doesn't believe he's medically fit to play hockey, and GM Daniel Briere doesn't expect to get the 31-year-old forward back, Jon Bailey of Philly Hockey Now r...

Impact Johansen had 13 goals and 23 points in 63 contests with Colorado before being dealt to Philadelphia on March 6. The Flyers promptly reassigned him to AHL Lehigh Valley, but Johansen informed Philadelphia that he was injured, which made him ineligible to be moved to the minors, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Instead, he spent the remainder of the campaign doing rehab. He comes with an $8 million annual cap hit through 2024-25, but the Flyers are only responsible for half of that burden with the rest being charged to Nashville because the Predators retained salary as part of the trade to Colorado back in June. If Johansen can't play in 2024-25, then he will presumably be moved to long-term injured reserve.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Johansen cleared waivers and was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansen was sent to Philadelphia from Colorado on Wednesday as part of the Sean Walker trade. He was presumably included by the Avalanche to get out from under his $4 million annual cap hit. Johansen had 13 goals and 23 points in 63 contests with Colorado in 2023-24. His offensive production this season is far below what Johansen supplied during his peak. The 31-year-old has reached the 60-point milestone on six occasions.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

What I'm hearing: Flyers valued 2025 pick; Ryan Johansen to be reassigned to AHL The Flyers aren't expected to make a play for Jakob Chychrun.

MARCH 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Avalanche trade first-round pick, Ryan Johansen to Flyers for defenseman Sean Walker DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche have joined the arms race in the Western Conference, bolstering an area of strength with the addition of def...

MARCH 6 • SUNHERALD.COM

Reaction: Avalanche Acquire Sean Walker from Flyers for First-Rounder, Ryan Johansen The Colorado Avalanche acquire defenseman Sean Walker and a fifth-rounder from the Philadelphia Flyers for a first-round pick and forward Ry...

MARCH 6 • SUNHERALD.COM

Walker traded to Avalanche from Flyers for Johansen | NHL.com Philadelphia also gets conditional 1st-round pick in 2025 NHL Draft for defenseman

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Joins club via trade Johansen was traded to the Flyers along with a 2025 first-round pick Wednesday in exchange for Sean Walker and a fifth in 2026. Following his move to Philadelphia, Johansen was des...

Impact Johansen costs his new club nearly $4 million annually against the cap, so the Flyers will hope somebody is willing to pay his salary for the next two seasons. That's a high price tag for a player scoring just 23 points in 63 games this season. Regardless of where he ends up, Johansen will likely move into a bottom-six role for either the Flyers or a team that claims him off waivers.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves

Stanley Cup contenders aren't waiting until the NHL trade deadline day to shore up depth for what they hope is a long playoff run

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in win Johansen had an assist, one shot and three hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over Chicago.

Impact The entire line played a part in the goal. Jonathan Drouin controlled a loose puck and fed Johansen, who's shot slid along the goal line where Zach Parise banged it home. Johansen's play has improved recently, and the center has 15:27 TOI, his most in eight games. He's recorded two goals and three assists during that eight-game stretch.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johansen breaks out of scoring slump with two goals, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1 Ryan Johansen broke out of a scoring slump with two goals, Alexandar Georgiev stopped 24 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver...

FEBRUARY 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Johansen breaks out of scoring slump with two goals, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1 Ryan Johansen broke out of a scoring slump with two goals, Alexandar Georgiev stopped 24 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leadi...

FEBRUARY 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Scores twice in win Johansen scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Canucks.

Impact Johansen tied the game 1-1 early in the second period, backhanding a rebound off the boards past Thatcher Demko for his first goal in 21 games. The 31-year-old center would add a second tally in the final frame, the eventual game-winner in a 3-1 Colorado victory. Johansen now has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last four contests following an eight-game scoring drought. He's up to 13 goals and 22 points through 57 games while working in a bottom-six role with the Avalanche.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Johansen snaps 21-game scoring drought in Avs' win over Canucks The Colorado Avalanche has not been the same team since the All-Star break, but welcoming the team atop the NHL standings to Ball Arena prov...

FEBRUARY 21 • DENVERPOST.COM

Returns to third line Johansen had an assist and won nine of 15 faceoffs over 13:26 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact After a two-game swing on the fourth line, Johansen returned to the third line and helped on a Jack Johnson tally that tied the game at 2-2. It was the second assist in three games for Johansen, whose 23 shifts were the most he's had in the seven games since the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to fourth line Johansen had an assist and one block over 9:30 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact Johansen had the primary assist on Devon Toews' tally early in the first period. The helper snapped an eight-game point drought for Johansen, who was signed by Colorado's to be the team's answer as the second-line center. Things haven't worked out so well. He was recently demoted to the third line and skated on the fourth line Tuesday. Johansen's last goal came Dec. 29, 18 games ago.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Picks up helper in win Johansen had an assist, two shots on net and one hit over 15:16 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Johansen had the primary assist on Ross Colton's empty-net goal, which iced the game and completed Colorado's comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Johansen has two points over the last three games, as the center attempts to fight off a slump. Since scoring twice against the Lightning on Nov. 27, Johansen has just two goals (five assists) over the last 22 games.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low TOI Johansen had a season-low 9:34 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Vegas.

Impact Johansen was recently moved to the third line amid a production drop off. The 31-year-old center has two goals and four assists over the last 21 games. The one thing that could keep Johansen relevant is his work at the dot; he's won 55 percent of his faceoffs, which tops Colorado.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in shootout win Johansen posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.

Impact Johansen set up Sam Malinski's second-period marker. The helper snapped a three-game slump for Johansen, who continues to see limited ice time in a third-line role after swapping places with Ross Colton. Johansen is at 16 points, 57 shots on net, 30 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 41 appearances this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Johansen (illness) is in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Stars, per the NHL media site.

Impact Johansen was considered questionable as of Wednesday, but he's in the lineup. Expect the center to hold down his usual second-line role with time on the second power-play unit. He has three points over his last three contests.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Johansen is dealing with an illness and is consequentially questionable for Thursday's game in Dallas, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Johansen will at least travel with the team and the Avalanche are hopeful about his chances of playing. The 31-year-old has 11 goals and 15 points in 38 outings this season. If Johansen misses Thursday's contest, then defenseman Kurtis MacDermid might draw into the lineup as a forward.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Johansen tallied a goal and an assist in Friday's 2-1 victory over St. Louis.

Impact Johansen opened the scoring in the first period, backhanding a loose puck past Jordan Binnington, before adding an assist on Devon Toews' game-winner in the third. It's Johansen's first multi-point effort since Nov. 27 -- he had just one goal and two points in his subsequent 14 contests. The 31-year-old center now has 12 goals and 16 points through 37 games in his debut season with Colorado.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Johansen and Devon Toews lead Avalanche past Blues 2-1

Ryan Johansen and Devon Toews scored and the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Friday night

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS