Prospect Info: Ryan Johnson, D, 2019 #31 overall: Signed, Rochester (AHL), Assigned 3/8/24

[TageGod]

Another Botterill defenseman working out, he had a really great first few picks that year, arguably taking BPA at both 7 and 31.

Not many GMs can say their first two pucks are BPA or better 5 years later. Still don’t like him!

It is pretty well stated Botts was good at drafting. Being a GM, not so much.

 

[JLewyB]

Another Botterill defenseman working out, he had a really great first few picks that year, arguably taking BPA at both 7 and 31.

Not many GMs can say their first two pucks are BPA or better 5 years later. Still don’t like him!

If only he didnt hire the worst coaches in NHL history…

 

[Dirty Dog]

The play I liked last night was the exit where the Canes blanketed every outlet and he threw a softish puck off the boards forcing the point d to play it or risk it going to an open man. The d had to back off the blueline and we got a change. Old trick but effective.

It stood out to me too. Great play I wish we saw more of

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

The first 10 pages or so of this thread continue to be ABSOLUTE f***ING GOLD

 

[Zman5778]

Sounds like Pysyk, but with a potentially higher ceiling. Maybe a mix of Guhle and Pysyk's best forms.

The first 10 pages or so of this thread continue to be ABSOLUTE f***ING GOLD

I'm not embarassed by my take at all.

 

[Jacob582]

The first 10 pages or so of this thread continue to be ABSOLUTE f***ING GOLD

Wait...what? Over 2000 posts for a Sabres player who has only played 2 NHL games?

 

[Beerz]

I like Johnson. They just have to get busy finding some forwards. It's not like they are bulging with scoring talent right at the moment.

I think they listened to Chain

 

[Chainshot]

I think they listened to Chain

Maybe too much!

 

[Zman5778]

The first 10 pages or so of this thread continue to be ABSOLUTE f***ING GOLD

I was re-reading the thread. If you think the first 10 pages are gold...................you should check out the pages in the 50s/60s (like posts 1500-2000).......there are some takes in there that are so hot that the sun looks cold by comparison.

 

[Gras]

I was re-reading the thread. If you think the first 10 pages are gold...................you should check out the pages in the 50s/60s (like posts 1500-2000).......there are some takes in there that are so hot that the sun looks cold by comparison.

Would that be the era of will he wont he sign

 

[Zman5778]

Would that be the era of will he wont he sign

And alllllllllllllllllll the sour grapes and shit that came with it, yes.

 

[Chainshot]

We could probably bin 40% of this thread because it had nothing to do with the player.

 

[Gras]

We could probably bin 40% of this thread because it had nothing to do with the player.

That's true for most threads

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

So let's say he sticks around and everyone gets healthy. They waive Byron down to Rochester sure. Who do they sit?

Also, I'm as excited as everyone, but it's good to see a rookie's play after the sheer adrenaline of initial games wears off.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Holy shit max willlman played 41 games this past year!!!

My best take from over a year ago. Stands as true today than it ever has

 

[Zman5778]

So let's say he sticks around and everyone gets healthy. They waive Byron down to Rochester sure. Who do they sit?

I can't picture a scenario where RJ sticks around when everyone is healthy. Yes, he's been solid. But that's a 2 game sample. Our top 6, when healthy, is set.

I don't think he's definitively earned a spot yet.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

I can't picture a scenario where RJ sticks around when everyone is healthy. Yes, he's been solid. But that's a 2 game sample. Our top 6, when healthy, is set.

I don't think he's definitively earned a spot yet.

I basically edited in the same thing. Also playing well with Dahlin is one thing, if he plays well away from Dahlin that's quite another.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

So let's say he sticks around and everyone gets healthy. They waive Byron down to Rochester sure. Who do they sit?

Also, I'm as excited as everyone, but it's good to see a rookie's play after the sheer adrenaline of initial games wears off.

Eric Johnson

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

So let's say he sticks around and everyone gets healthy. They waive Byron down to Rochester sure. Who do they sit?

Also, I'm as excited as everyone, but it's good to see a rookie's play after the sheer adrenaline of initial games wears off.

It's not just ditching Byron. Someone else will have to be injured or sit, because RJ won't be here to be the 7th guy, he's going to have to play. I have no problem sitting Clifton but I'm not sure how the staff and FO feel about that.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

It's not just ditching Byron. Someone else will have to be injured or sit, because RJ won't be here to be the 7th guy, he's going to have to play. I have no problem sitting Clifton but I'm not sure how the staff and FO feel about that.

Exactly what I was trying to get at.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

He's more impressive than Power has ever been. Him and Dahlin could be a force together.

No. Yes.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

I can't picture a scenario where RJ sticks around when everyone is healthy. Yes, he's been solid. But that's a 2 game sample. Our top 6, when healthy, is set.

I don't think he's definitively earned a spot yet.

I basically edited in the same thing. Also playing well with Dahlin is one thing, if he plays well away from Dahlin that's quite another.

He hasn't earned a permanent spot through two games, but Ryan should be with the Sabres unless/until he plays his way out of the lineup. We're playing with house money here.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Exactly what I was trying to get at.

I think you did get at that, and I just kinda missed it.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Eric Johnson

Not a chance unless his play nose dives.

 

[Tatanka]

I think I mentioned his skating was legit. I’m good with that take.