Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Ryan Johnson in Trade with Buffalo Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded players Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Ryan Johnson.

Buffalo, NY, October 12, 2026 — The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a player acquisition, acquiring defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres. In exchange for Johnson, the Penguins sent forward Caleb Jones and defenseman Daniel Laatsch to the Sabres.
The specifics of the trade, including the exact date it was finalized and any conditions that may have accompanied it, were not immediately available. Financial terms or contract details pertaining to the players involved in the transaction were also not disclosed in the summary. The summary did not provide information regarding the motivation behind the trade for either team, nor did it detail how the acquired player is expected to fit into the Penguins’ roster or strategy.
Ryan Johnson, who joins the Penguins, was previously with the Buffalo Sabres organization. The summary did not include details about Johnson’s previous performance, contract status, or potential impact on the Penguins’ lineup. Similarly, information regarding Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch’s performance or roles with the Penguins, and their expected contributions to the Sabres, was not provided.
Further details regarding the players’ career statistics, age, or any other biographical information were not part of the provided summary. The summary also did not contain any statements or quotes from team management or personnel regarding the trade. The outcome of any subsequent roster moves or player evaluations for any of the involved parties was not detailed.
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