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Erik
Johnson
Defense
Birthdate
21/3/1988
Birthplace
Bloomington, MN
Draft Info
2006: Rd 1, Pk 1 (STL)
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Avalanche's Johnson retires after 17 NHL seasons
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Sabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton
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Sabres win Atlantic, 1st division title since 2009-10 season
After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.
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Central Division opponents meet when Utah hosts Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets (35-33-12, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (42-32-6, in the Central Division)
Rangers enter matchup against the Lightning on losing streak
New York Rangers (33-39-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-25-6, in the Atlantic Division)
Blackhawks bring losing streak into home matchup against the Sharks
San Jose Sharks (38-34-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14, in the Central Division)
