The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent defenseman Ryan Johnson to their AHL affiliate, clearing space for the return of Samuel Girard and Trevor van Riemsdyk to the lineup for their upcoming game. The move follows the team’s recent acquisition of Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres earlier this month. With the roster adjustment, the Penguins aim to bolster their forward group ahead of the match. The reassignment marks Johnson’s first stint with the minor-league affiliate since joining Pittsburgh.

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Ryan Johnson to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The roster move opens the door for Pittsburgh to return Samuel Girard and Trevor van Riemsdyk to the lineup tomorrow against the Utah Mammoth. The Penguins recently acquired Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres on October 12th. That’s […]