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Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Erik Johnson to Philadelphia Flyers

Posted at 2:14 PM, Mar 08, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-08 18:33:08-05

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres announced defenseman Erik Johnson has been traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Sabres in July. He played in 50 games this season and scored three goals while averaging 13:48 in ice time.

Earlier Friday the Sabres traded captain Kyle Okposo to Florida Panthers for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional draft pick.

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