BUFFALO – The Sabres this morning recalled defense prospect Ryan Johnson from the Rochester Americans.
Johnson, 23, has registered five assists, 12 penalty minutes and a plus-5 rating in 21 games with the Amerks this season.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Johnson played 41 games as a rookie with the Sabres this season, compiling seven assists, 12 penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating.
The Sabres drafted Johnson 31st overall in 2019.
Check back for updates. Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, their top defenseman, left Tuesday’s 5-4 loss with back spasms.
The Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets tonight.