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Penguins assign Ryan Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

The 25-year-old defenceman joined Pittsburgh from Buffalo earlier this month.

File photo: Ryan Johnson, wearing number 33 for the Buffalo Sabres, battles for the puck against Pittsburgh’s Justin Brazeau.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins assigned defenceman Ryan Johnson to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL on Sunday, Oct. 18, the club announced.

Pittsburgh acquired Johnson from Buffalo earlier this month. The 25-year-old was selected by the Sabres in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2019 NHL Draft.

Johnson has seven assists in 47 career NHL games.

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