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Ryan Johansen (born July 31, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is an unrestricted free agent. A centre, he played minor hockey in the Greater Vancouver area until joining the junior ranks with the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for one season. In 2009–10, he moved to the major junior level with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). After his first WHL season, he was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2010 NHL entry draft. He would play five seasons with them before being traded to the Nashville Predators for Seth Jones in January 2016. Playing parts of eight seasons with Nashville, he was a key part of seven straight postseason berths for the Predators, including a trip to the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. Nearing the end of his contract as the Predators declined, he was traded to the Avalanche in the 2023 off-season.

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Internationally, he has competed for the Canadian national junior team at the 2011 World Junior Championships, where he earned a silver medal and was named to the Tournament All-Star Team. In 2015, he participated in the 2015 NHL Skills Competition and was named the 2015 NHL All-Star Game MVP.

Playing career

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Amateur

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Johansen was drafted into the Western Hockey League (WHL) 150th overall by the Portland Winterhawks in the 2007 WHL bantam draft. Having been offered an athletic scholarship to play with Northeastern University, he opted to play for the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) in 2008–09 to protect his eligibility for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[1][2][note 1] He appeared in 42 games for the Vees as a 16-year-old, scoring 5 goals and 12 assists.[2]

Johansen with the Winterhawks in November 2010

Convinced of his ability, the Winterhawks persuaded Johansen to forego university and join their club for the 2009–10 WHL season.[1] In Portland, he joined a line with fellow 2010 NHL entry draft prospects Nino Niederreiter and Brad Ross.[3] He finished the year with 25 goals and 69 points in 71 games, second among league rookies behind Kevin Connauton and second in team scoring, behind Chris Francis.[4][5] Helping the Winterhawks make the playoffs one year after finishing last in the WHL,[3] they advanced to the second round. Johansen added 18 points in 13 games, ninth in league scoring and first among rookies,[6][7] despite playing in only two of four playoff rounds.

Johansen rapidly climbed prospect charts for the 2010 NHL entry draft, starting the year as a potential second round selection,[8] before rising to 16th among North American skaters when the NHL Central Scouting Bureau (CSB) released its mid-season ranking.[3] Johansen's coach with Penticton noted that, as one of the younger players of his draft class, his skill was often overlooked.[8] NHL scouts praised his speed, playmaking ability and vision on the ice but believed he needed to show more consistency and physicality.[2][9] He had been compared to Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza,[9] while Johansen had said he tried to model his game after San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton.[3] He finished the season as the tenth ranked skater according to Central Scouting and was projected to be a top 20 pick, perhaps as high as top 10.[1] With the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft, Johansen was chosen by the Columbus Blue Jackets.[10]

A couple of months after his draft, Johansen signed with Columbus to a three-year, entry-level contract on September 9, 2010.[11] With a base salary of $900,000, the deal could have reached $1.975 million per year if he achieved all his bonus incentives.[11] Attending his first NHL training camp that month, he did not make the Blue Jackets roster and was returned to Portland on October 2 for another year of junior hockey.[12] Back in the WHL, Johansen was chosen to represent the league at the 2010 Subway Super Series,[13] a six-game exhibition tournament featuring all-stars from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) against Russian junior players. He completed the 2010–11 season improving to 92 points (40 goals and 52 assists) in 63 games, ranking seventh among league scorers.[14]

Professional

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Columbus Blue Jackets (2011–2016)

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Johansen with the Blue Jackets in November 2011

Prior to the start of the 2011–12 season, Johansen participated in the Blue Jackets training camp[15] and their annual NHL Prospects Tournament.[16] Following training camp, Johansen made the Blue Jackets opening line-up and subsequently made his NHL debut on October 7, 2011.[17] He registered 8 minutes and 46 seconds of ice time in his debut as the Blue Jackets fell 3–2 to the Nashville Predators.[18] Johansen later registered his first NHL point, an assist on a Kris Russell goal, in a 4–3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on October 22.[19] Three days later, Johansen and fellow rookie John Moore both scored their first career NHL goals against the Detroit Red Wings to lead the team to their first win of the season. This marked the first time in franchise history that two players scored their first NHL goals in the same game.[20] As he continued to be a mainstay in the Blue Jackets lineup, Johansen became the third player in NHL history to tally two game-winning goals as his first in the NHL.[21] After playing in his ninth game of the season, having recorded two goals and two assists in that span, Johansen was notified by Blue Jackets head coach Scott Arniel that he would remain with the team and not be returned to junior.[22][note 2] By November 14, Johansen was tied with Vinny Prospal for the team's goal-scoring lead with five.[23] Johansen also became the first player since Brian Propp to score his club's first three game-winners of the season.[24] Although he would experience bouts of pointlessness,[25] Johansen was often placed on the top line with Rick Nash and Jeff Carter.[26] By mid-January, Johansen had accumulated seven goals and eight assists for 15 points through 36 games and was tied for the NHL lead among rookies with three game-winning goals. As a result, he was one of 12 rookies selected to participate at the 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.[24]

Due to the NHL's decision to lock out the players at the start of the 2012–13 season until a new collective bargaining agreement could be reached, Johansen was reassigned to the Blue Jackets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons.[27] He made an immediate impact on their top line by tallying six points in seven games to lead them to a 5–1–1 record for the first time in franchise history.[28] Through December, Johansen steadily led the team with 18 points through 22 games while playing an average of 20 minutes per night on their top line.[29] On February 24, 2013, Johansen was re-called by the Blue Jackets for the remainder of the season after an agreement was reached. At the time, he had accumulated 13 goals and 13 assists through 33 games.[30] However, after only collecting two assists and two penalty minutes in 10 games with the Blue Jackets, Johansen was re-assigned to the Falcons on February 6.[31] He was recalled back to the NHL on February 24[32] and immediately centered a line with Matt Calvert and Nick Foligno.[33] On April 12, Johansen played in his 100th career NHL game against the St. Louis Blues and scored a goal for the second consecutive game.[34] By the end of the month, Johansen had tallied five goals and seven assists for 12 points with 12 penalty minutes through 40 games.[35] Shortly after the Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention, he was re-assigned to the Falcons on April 28 to help them with their 2013 Calder Cup Championship run.[36]

After being benched by the Falcons coaching staff during the 2012 Calder Cup Championships, Johansen described himself as hitting "rock bottom."[37] He subsequently spent the off-season gaining muscle and he returned to the Blue Jackets training camp weighing 222 pounds.[38] Although the Blue Jackets struggled to win games at the start of the 2013–14 season, Johansen began to develop chemistry with new linemates Brandon Dubinsky and Cam Atkinson on the top line.[39] Alongside his new linemates, Johansen tallied 13 points through 20 games and recorded 54 shots on net to rank second on the team behind Atkinson.[40] By the end of November, Johansen led the team with 10 goals and 9 assists for 19 points as they finished the month maintaining a 10–3–2 record.[41] Johansen continued to remain a consistent offensive threat even after being reunited with his original line of R. J. Umberger and Foligno. By December 5, he had registered 20 points in 28 games to put him on pace for a 60-point season.[37] This trend continued throughout the month and by December 18, he led the team with 27 points through 34 games while also maintaining a nine-game point streak.[42] He also improved his face-off win percentage to 52.85 while also taking the most face-offs for the team with 306.[43] By early February, Johansen led the Blue Jackets in goals and points while tied for 14th in the NHL with 23 goals.[44] On April 8, Johansen scored the game-winning goal at 3:33 of overtime to lead the Blue Jackets to their 41st win of the season and tie a franchise record.[45] After scoring another game-winning goal a few days later, he helped the Blue Jackets clinch the first wild-card spot to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs.[46] Johansen finished the regular season playing in all 82 games and leading the Blue Jackets with 33 goals and 30 assists for 63 points. His efforts were subsequently recognised with the NHL's Third Star of the Week.[47]

During the 2014 off-season, Johansen and the Columbus Blue Jackets engaged in lengthy contract negotiations which Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson called "absurd" and "extortion."[48] He later revealed that the team had offered Johansen numerous contract offers including $6 million, $32 million, and $46 million.[49] Johansen eventually agreed on a three-year contract worth $3 million the first two years and $6 million in the last on October 6 after he had already missed the majority of training camp.[50] Despite the holdout, Johansen made an immediate impact on the Blue Jackets lineup by quickly tallying six goals and 14 assists for 20 points through 17 games.[51]

Nashville Predators (2016–2023)

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On January 6, 2016, Johansen was traded by the Blue Jackets to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Seth Jones.[52] He made an immediate impact on the lineup upon joining the team by tallying three goals and five assists through his first seven games with the team.[53] Although he became a mainstay playing alongside James Neal on the Predators top line, the two failed to find a stable left-winger to play alongside them.[54] As the two eventually found a stable partner in Calle Jarnkrok, Johansen added 18 points in his first 26 games with the Predators.[55] From January 16 to March 23, the team maintained a 17–6–6 record while Johansen and Neal had combined for 10 goals and 20 points through the month of March.[56] Although the Predators then suffered a losing streak from March 26 to April 2, the team qualified for the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs when the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Washington Capitals. At the time, Johansen had tied for second with 13 points while Neal led the team with 17 points over 15 games.[57] He subsequently finished the regular season with 34 points in 42 games with Nashville.[58] Upon qualifying for the playoffs, Johansen and the Predators met with the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. The trio of Johansen – Neal – Jarnkrok maintained their strong offensive abilities by collaborating for the first goal just 35 seconds into Game 1.[59] However, during Game 6, head coach Peter Laviolette moved Filip Forsberg up on the top line with Johansen and James Neal. The trio immediately developed chemistry together and combined for the game-winning goal to force Game 7.[60] After the team won their franchise's first Game 7, they advanced to the second round against the San Jose Sharks.[61] Johansen, Neal, and Forsberg all finished the Anaheim series ranked third on the team with three points.[62] By Game 3 against the Sharks, Johansen had maintained a three-game point streak to rank fifth among all centres in the playoffs.[63]

Unlike the previous season, Johansen began the 2016–17 season playing alongside Kevin Fiala and Filip Forsberg.[64] However, the line would soon evolve to include Forsberg, Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson as the Predators main top line as the month continued.[65] On this line, he tallied four assists over eight games before scoring his first goal of the season in the Predator's 5–1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on November 1.[66] Following this goal, he quickly tallied three goals and two assists over two games after only tallying five points in his previous 14 games.[67] By December 2, Johansen had tied with Forsberg for the team's scoring lead with 16 points, including tallying seven points over his previous four games.[68] At the end of the month, Johansen led the team with 17 assists and 24 points while linemate Arvidsson ranked second with 9 goals and 14 assists.[69] Johansen played in his 400th career NHL game on January 26, 2017, as the Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3.[70] Following his milestone game, Johansen quickly accumulated two goals and six assists over seven games to continue leading the Predators with 38 points.[71] By early March, Johansen and Forsberg tied for the team scoring lead with 49 points while Johansen led the team with 39 assists.[72] On March 27, Johansen tallied his 100th career goal into an empty net for a 3–1 win over the New York Islanders.[73] He finished the regular season with 47 assists and 61 points while leading the team with 54.6 percent of faceoff wins.[74] His line with Forsberg and Arvidsson combined for 76 goals, 180 points, and controlled 58.9 percent of total shot attempts.[75]

As the Predators faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, Johansen continued his dominant performance by tallying at least one point in all four games of the first round sweep.[76] In their second round matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Johansen scored the series-winning goal in Game 6 to help the Predators advance to the Western Conference Finals.[77] However, his success was soon cut short as he suffered a thigh injury during their Game 4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Johansen immediately underwent emergency surgery for an acute compartment syndrome in his left thigh and was ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. At the time of the injury, he was tied for the team lead with 13 points through 14 playoff games.[78] Despite his absence, the Predators reached the Stanley Cup Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, falling in six games to the defending champions.[79] Following the loss, Johansen signed an eight-year, $64 million contract worth $8 million annually through the 2024–25 season, the biggest signing in Predators' history.[80]

Johnasen (left) and Devante Smith-Pelly during a game against the Washington Capitals in April 2018

Johansen recovered during the off-season and returned for the Predator's training camp ahead of the 2017–18 season.[81] As Roman Josi was named team captain, Johansen was named an alternate captain alongside Forsberg and Mattias Ekholm.[82] As the Predators struggled to produce goals through October, head coach Peter Laviolette moved Scott Hartnell to the top line with Johansen and Arvidsson in early November to generate more offensive opportunities.[83] This was shortlived however and Johansen was again reunited with Forsberg and Arvidsson on the Predators top line.[84] After going goalless throughout October, Johansen scored his first goal of the season on November 17 to break Devan Dubnyk's franchise shutout record.[85] Although he would miss three games with an upper-body injury in early December, Johansen continued to produce offensively for the Predators and tallied two assists in his return on December 13.[86] Although Johansen would suffer a minor mid-game injury in January, he remained the sole original player on the top line as the Predators lost both Forsberg and Arvidsson to injuries.[87] Once the two wingers returned, the line continued to dominate on the ice and helped the Predators maintain a 15-game point streak through late February and early March.[88][89] On April 5, Johansen and the Predators won their first Central Division title in franchise history to clinch a spot in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.[90] He finished the regular season fourth on the team with 15 goals and 39 assists for 54 points through 79 games.[91] Johansen's top line helped the Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche and helped them force a Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets.[92] In Game 6 against the Jets, Johansen tallied his 12th and 13th points of the playoffs to tie his career high in points during a post-single season.[93] Although the Predators were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 7 of the second round, Johansen's line with Forsberg and Arvidsson combined for 18 goals over the playoffs.[94]

When Johansen was reunited with Forsberg and Arvidsson to start the 2018–19 season, he immediately started the season by tallying multiple assists in five out of the first six games.[95] The trio combined for 28 points through the first nine games of the season as the Predators maintained a 7–2–0 record and a five game point streak.[96] By November 7, Johansen led the team in scoring with 15 points followed closely behind by Forsberg and Arvidsson with 14 and 12 respectively.[97] However, despite their early success, the line began to fragment as Johansen went on a seven-game goalless streak while Arvidsson suffered a lower body injury.[98] While Arvidsson recovered, head coach Peter Laviolette alternated between Colton Sissons, Kevin Fiala, and Craig Smith on the Predators' top line with Johansen and Forsberg.[99] In spite of his alternating linemates, Johansen continued to lead the team in scoring with 17 assists and 21 points while also winning 55.4 percent of his face-offs.[100] By the end of the month, Johansen and Forsberg were the only Predators skaters to have accumulated over 20 points,[101] although Forsberg would soon miss numerous games due to an upper-body injury.[102] While both of his linemates were out of the lineup, Johansen gained Ryan Hartman and Kevin Fiala as his new regular linemates. In the first seven games following Forsberg's injuries, he quickly accumulated one goal and four assists for five points.[103] Once Forsberg returned to the lineup, the trio immediately re-established their chemistry and combined for three of the teams' four goals during their 4–3 win over the Blackhawks on January 9.[104] Following his linemates return, Johansen maintained a six-game point streak that was snapped in a loss to the Winnipeg Jets on January 17.[105] In the same game, Johansen served a minor penalty for high-sticking Jets forward Mark Scheifele, was subsequently suspended for two games, and forfeited $86,021.50 to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.[106] Despite missing two games, Johansen still returned to the Predators lineup as their leading scorer with eight goals and 34 assists for 42 points.[107] On March 16, Johansen tallied his 400th career NHL point with an assist on Forsberg's goal in a loss to the San Jose Sharks.[108] Later that month, he tallied his 50th assist of the season to become the second player in franchise history to reach this milestone.[109] Johansen finished the regular season with 14 goals and 50 assists to lead the team with 64 points as they qualified for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.[110] Johansen entered the first round against the Dallas Stars with a six-game scoring streak of three goals and six assists from the previous playoffs.[111] Although Johansen remained with his usual linemates, they failed to reproduce their previous playoff production and finished the postseason with a combined four points through six games.[112]

Following one of his best offensive seasons, Johansen experienced a dip in production in part due to various changes to the Predator's lineup and the shortened season as a result of COVID-19. Unlike the previous seasons, Johansen spent the majority of the shortened 2019–20 season with Jarnkrok and Arvidsson as his wingers instead of Forsberg.[113] In early December, Johansen was fined $5,000 for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point during their 3–2 overtime loss.[114] As the Predators struggled to win games and maintained a 19-15-7 record heading into January,[115] head coach Laviolette was replaced with John Hynes.[116] Despite the new head coach, Johansen and the Predators continued to struggle to score goals. By late January, Johansen had 10 goals and 27 points while his line averaged 0.93 expected goals per 20 minutes at five-on-five.[113] When the NHL paused play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Johansen was on pace for 43 points with 14 goals and 22 assists through 68 games. He later expressed his disappointment in his play, stating: "I'll be honest, it has chewed me up this year. This is an experience I haven't had since I was a young player, and it ate me up. You've got teammates counting on you, you've got this big contract, and you're just trying to find it."[117] While the league paused play, Johansen and teammates Josi, Matt Duchene, and Pekka Rinne established a fund at two Dunkin' Donuts locations in Nashville to serve hospital workers.[118] Once the NHL resumed for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, Johansen was reunited with Forsberg and Arvidsson for the Qualifiers against the Dallas Stars.[119]

Johansen began the shortened 2020–21 season with four assists in 10 games before being sidelined with an upper body injury.[120] He subsequently missed seven games to recover before returning to the lineup for their game against the Detroit Red Wings on February 23.[121] However, his season continued to be derailed as he only played four more games before being added to the Predators' COVID-19 list.[122] His time on the protocol was shortlived and he was removed on March 4.[123] Throughout the remainder of the season, Johansen occasionally gained Eeli Tolvanen as his winger in place of Arvidsson.[124][125]

On April 6, 2022, Johansen recorded his first career NHL hat-trick to help the Predators maintain their lead for the Western Conference's first Wild Card spot.[126] Despite playing with struggling line mates, Johansen finished the regular season with 26 goals and 37 assists for 63 points.[127]

During the 2022–23 season, Johansen was reunited with former Portland Winter Hawks teammate Nino Niederreiter. By late November, the duo had combined for 14 goals in 18 games.[127] The two were joined by Tolvanen for six games before he was removed from the top line.[128] On November 11, 2022, Johansen played in his 800th career NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche.[127] In February 2023, during a game against the Vancouver Canucks, Johansen was inadvertently cut by the skate of Quinn Hughes and underwent surgery on his lower right leg. At the time of the injury, he ranked fifth on the Predators with 28 points through 55 games. Johansen was expected to need 12 weeks to recover and thus miss the remainder of the regular season.[129]

Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers (2023–2024)

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Following the 2022–23 season and seven and a half seasons within the Predators organization, Johansen was traded at 50% retention for the remaining two years of his contract to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for the rights to Alex Galchenyuk on June 24, 2023.[130] On March 6, 2024, Johansen was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers,[131] and placed on waivers.[132] He cleared waivers the next day and was assigned to Philadelphia's AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.[133] However, due to an existing injury that was discovered during the trade and NHL rules regarding the assignment of injured NHL players to a team's AHL team roster, he was required to remain on the NHL roster.[134]

On August 20, 2024, Johansen was placed on unconditional waivers following material breach of contract.[135]

International play

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 United States

Johansen was invited to take part in the Canadian national junior team's selection camp in August and December 2011.[13][136] He was later named to the squad, competing in the 2011 World Junior Championships, held in Buffalo, New York.[137] Making his international debut against Russia, he scored his first goal for Canada in a 5–3 win.[138] In the quarterfinal against Switzerland, he was named the player of the game,[139] having scored his second goal of the tournament.[140] He scored again in the semifinal against the United States to help Canada advance to the gold medal game,[141] where they were defeated 5–3 by Russia.[142] Johansen finished with three goals and nine points, third in team scoring behind Brayden Schenn and Ryan Ellis,[143] and was named to the Tournament All-Star Team.[144]

Personal life

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Johansen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Randall and Rosalind Johansen.[145] He has a younger brother, Lucas, who was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2016 and currently plays for the Henderson Silver Knights in the AHL.[146] Johansen played his first years of minor hockey with the Vancouver Thunderbirds organization until his family moved to the suburb of Port Moody.[1][note 3] He played in Port Moody at the double-A level through to bantam (age 13–14 level),[145] including a peewee (age 11–12) provincial championship.[13] In 2007–08, he played with the Vancouver North East Chiefs of the British Columbia Major Midget League.[13][note 4]

Johansen is a Christian. After visiting a Christian conference for hockey players, he said, “I decided at the end of that conference that I wanted to get baptized and I wanted to spend the rest of my life following Jesus. … Him being in my heart, it's a special feeling.”[147]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Penticton Vees BCHL 47 5 12 17 21 10 4 3 7 2
2009–10 Portland Winterhawks WHL 71 25 44 69 53 13 6 12 18 18
2010–11 Portland Winterhawks WHL 63 40 52 92 64 20 13 15 28 6
2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 67 9 12 21 24 — — — — —
2012–13 Springfield Falcons AHL 40 17 16 33 20 5 0 1 1 2
2012–13 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 40 5 7 12 12 — — — — —
2013–14 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 82 33 30 63 43 6 2 4 6 4
2014–15 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 82 26 45 71 40 — — — — —
2015–16 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 38 6 20 26 25 — — — — —
2015–16 Nashville Predators NHL 42 8 26 34 36 14 4 4 8 16
2016–17 Nashville Predators NHL 82 14 47 61 60 14 3 10 13 12
2017–18 Nashville Predators NHL 79 15 39 54 78 13 5 9 14 2
2018–19 Nashville Predators NHL 80 14 50 64 42 6 1 1 2 2
2019–20 Nashville Predators NHL 68 14 22 36 45 4 1 4 5 2
2020–21 Nashville Predators NHL 48 7 15 22 22 6 3 1 4 14
2021–22 Nashville Predators NHL 79 26 37 63 53 4 0 2 2 2
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 55 12 16 28 32 — — — — —
2023–24 Colorado Avalanche NHL 63 13 10 23 34 — — — — —
NHL totals 905 202 376 578 546 67 19 35 54 54

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2011 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 3 6 9 2
Junior totals 7 3 6 9 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
WHL
CHL Top Prospects Game 2010 [10]
West First All-Star Team 2011
NHL
NHL All-Star Game 2015 [148]
NHL All-Star Game MVP 2015
International
World Junior All-Star Team 2011 [144]

Notes

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References

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Ryan Johansen

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Ryan Johansen is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the , , and , amassing 578 points (202 goals and 376 assists) in 905 regular-season games before being traded to the , where his contract was terminated in 2024 due to a material breach related to an undisclosed medical condition. Born on July 31, 1992, in , , Johansen was selected fourth overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft after a standout junior career with the of the (WHL), where he recorded 92 points in 72 games during the 2010–11 season. He made his NHL debut in the 2011–12 season and emerged as a top-line centre, highlighted by his 2013–14 breakout year when, at age 21, he became the youngest player in nearly three decades to score 30 goals in a season, finishing with 33 goals and 63 points. Following a holdout in 2014–15, Johansen was named the NHL in 2015 after recording four points (two goals and two assists) to lead the to victory, and he helped win gold at the . Traded to the Predators on January 6, 2016, in exchange for defenseman and draft picks, he signed an eight-year, $64 million extension in 2017 and contributed significantly to Nashville's run to the 2017 Final, where they lost to the in six games, tallying 13 points in 14 playoff contests before a sidelined him for the Final. Johansen earned three more All-Star selections (2016, 2017, and 2022) and notched his first career on April 6, 2022, against the , but his tenure with the Predators ended when he was traded to the on June 26, 2023, for defenseman . He played 63 games with in 2023–24, recording 23 points, before being traded to the Flyers on March 6, 2024, along with a conditional first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in exchange for defenseman Sean Walker and a fifth-round pick in 2026, but did not play any games for them, as he was assigned to their AHL affiliate. The Flyers placed Johansen on unconditional waivers for contract termination on August 20, 2024, citing a failure to disclose a pre-existing heart condition, which led to a filed by the NHL Players' Association; an arbitrator ruled in favor of on August 12, 2025, upholding the termination and freeing the team from the remaining $4 million cap hit. As of November 2025, Johansen remains an unrestricted and has not signed with another NHL team, with reports indicating ongoing health concerns that may impact his future in professional hockey.

Early life and amateur career

Family background and early development

Ryan Johansen was born on July 31, 1992, in , , , to parents Randall and Rosalind Johansen. Growing up in the Vancouver area, he developed an early passion for , influenced by his family's support and involvement in the sport. His father, Randall, played a key role in inspiring Johansen and his sibling's interest in hockey, providing guidance and encouragement from a young age. Johansen has a younger brother, Lucas Johansen, born in 1997, who followed in his footsteps as a defenseman, currently playing in the . The brothers shared a competitive family dynamic that extended beyond hockey, including activities like and , fostering a strong athletic foundation. When Johansen was 11 years old, his family relocated from to the nearby suburb of , where he continued to immerse himself in local . Johansen also won a peewee provincial championship with a team. Johansen began his organized hockey involvement through the Vancouver Thunderbirds minor hockey association, playing his initial years there before the move to . As a young player, he was notably small in stature compared to his peers, which shaped his early development as a skilled but undersized competitor until a significant growth spurt at age 16. Throughout his youth, Johansen balanced his intensifying hockey commitments with formal education in the area, attending local schools while prioritizing athletic training.

Junior hockey achievements

Johansen began his competitive junior hockey career in the 2007–08 season with the NE Chiefs of the Major Midget League (U18 AAA), where he emerged as a top scorer with 19 goals and 30 assists for 49 points in 43 games. He transitioned to major junior hockey after being selected by the in the seventh round (150th overall) of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft, joining the team for the 2008–09 season. In his WHL campaign the following year (2009–10), Johansen posted 25 goals and 44 assists for 69 points in 71 regular-season games, contributing significantly to Portland's offensive output as a 17-year-old . His playmaking ability and size (6-foot-3, 190 pounds) helped the Winterhawks qualify for the , where he added 18 points in 17 games. Johansen's development accelerated in the 2010–11 season, when he captained the Winterhawks' offense with a team-leading 40 goals and 52 assists for 92 points in 63 games, earning recognition as one of the league's premier centers. He earned WHL Western Conference Player of the Week honors twice during the season and was selected to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team. In the , Johansen led all Portland skaters with 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 21 games, powering the Winterhawks to the WHL Finals against the . His WHL performance and scouting evaluations positioned him as the tenth ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, highlighting his potential as a top NHL prospect.

Professional career

Columbus Blue Jackets (2011–2015)

Ryan Johansen was selected by the with the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, following a standout junior in the that showcased his playmaking abilities and size as a . He signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team on September 9, 2010, worth $5.925 million with a cap hit of $1.975 million, though he returned to junior for the 2010-11 season before making his NHL debut. Johansen began his full-time NHL career in the 2011-12 season, appearing in all 82 games as a and recording 9 goals and 23 assists for 32 points, while averaging nearly 13 minutes of ice time per game. His performance earned consideration among top rookies, though he finished outside the final voting for the , which was awarded to Colorado's . Despite the modest offensive output, Johansen demonstrated strong defensive contributions, including effective faceoff work and penalty killing, helping him establish a bottom-six role on the team. The 2012-13 season was shortened to 48 games due to an NHL labor lockout, during which Johansen spent the initial months developing with the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the , where he posted 17 goals and 16 assists for 33 points in 40 games, leading the team in scoring among NHL-ed players. Upon the lockout's resolution in January 2013, he joined Columbus and contributed 4 goals and 8 assists in 40 games, while winning 52.5% of his faceoffs and logging key minutes on the third line. Seeking stability ahead of the 2013-14 season, Johansen signed a one-year, $2.8 million with the Blue Jackets on July 16, 2013, avoiding and committing to a full NHL role. In 2013-14, Johansen emerged as a top-line , achieving career highs with 33 goals, 29 assists, and 62 points in 82 games, while ranking second on the team in scoring and leading in shots on goal with 252. His breakout included being named to his first NHL , where he helped defeat Team Toews 6-5 in a skills-competition-style format. Johansen's growth extended to the playoffs, as the Blue Jackets qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2009; he recorded 7 goals and 4 assists for 11 points in 13 games, including a four-point performance (2 goals, 2 assists) in Game 1 of their first-round upset over the . Entering restricted free agency in the summer of 2014, Johansen held out from amid prolonged negotiations, missing the first five games of the 2014-15 season before signing a three-year, $12 million extension on October 6, 2014, with an average annual value of $4 million. He responded with a dominant campaign, leading the Blue Jackets with 26 goals, 45 assists, and 71 points in 82 games, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to reach 70 points in a season. Johansen earned selection again and was named MVP of the 2015 NHL in Columbus, recording 2 goals and 2 assists to help the win 9-5, the first such honor for a Blue Jackets player. His leadership and two-way play solidified his status as the team's top during this period.

Nashville Predators (2016–2023)

On January 6, 2016, the acquired center Ryan Johansen from the in exchange for defenseman , a move that provided an immediate boost to Nashville's offensive core and marked a pivotal shift in Johansen's career trajectory. In his partial 2015–16 season with the Predators following the trade, Johansen contributed 34 points (eight goals and 26 assists) in 42 games, helping the team secure a playoff spot. Johansen's first full season in 2016–17 saw him emerge as a key leader, tying for the team lead with 61 points (14 goals and 47 assists) over 82 games while anchoring the top line alongside and . The Predators mounted a remarkable playoff run as a wild card team, defeating the , , and to reach the Final for the first time in franchise history, where they ultimately fell to the in six games; Johansen tallied 13 points (three goals and 10 assists) in 14 playoff contests before missing the final two games due to injury. On July 28, 2017, Johansen signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with Nashville, solidifying his role as the team's top center through the 2024–25 season. He was named an alternate captain ahead of the 2017–18 campaign, sharing leadership duties with and under captain . That year, Johansen posted 54 points (15 goals and 39 assists) in 79 games, and the Predators again advanced to the Final, losing to the in seven games after defeating the and in earlier rounds. From 2018–19 through 2021–22, Johansen delivered consistent production as Nashville's primary playmaker, exceeding 50 points in three full seasons: 64 points (14 goals and 50 assists) in 80 games during 2018–19, 36 points in 68 games amid the COVID-19-shortened 2019–20 schedule, 22 points in 48 games in the –21 campaign, and 63 points (26 goals and 37 assists) in 79 games in 2021–22. The Predators made the in each of these years, highlighted by a run to the 2021 Western Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the in six games; Johansen's prowess and power-play were instrumental in sustaining Nashville's contention in the Central Division. In 2022–23, injuries restricted Johansen to 55 games, where he managed 28 points (12 goals and 16 assists), contributing to the Predators' disappointing finish outside the playoff picture for the first time since Johansen's arrival. Over his tenure in Nashville, Johansen amassed 362 points (110 goals and 252 assists) in 533 regular-season games, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the franchise's most successful era with back-to-back Final appearances and sustained postseason viability.

Colorado Avalanche (2023–2024)

On June 24, 2023, the acquired center Ryan Johansen from the in exchange for the rights to unrestricted forward , with Nashville retaining 50 percent of Johansen's $8 million salary cap hit, reducing Colorado's obligation to $4 million for the 2023–24 season. The acquisition addressed Colorado's need for a veteran second-line center following the departure of players like and in free agency. Johansen, entering the final year of his 2016 contract extension with Nashville, joined a contending squad fresh off a 2022 championship. His experience included 319 points in 363 games with the Predators, highlighted by a career-high 70 points in the 2016–17 season during their Final run. Johansen debuted with on , 2023, in the season-opening 5–2 victory over the , logging 16:32 of ice time on the second line. He notched his first goal as an on October 19, 2023, in the home opener, a 5–0 win against the , tipping in a shot from to help extend 's unbeaten start to 4–0–0. Early in the season, Johansen contributed to several wins, including an assist in a 6–1 rout of the on October 14, 2023, showcasing his playmaking ability alongside linemates and . Johansen appeared in 63 games with in 2023–24, recording 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points, with a minus-6 rating, while winning 51.1 percent of his faceoffs and averaging 14:25 of ice time per game. Notable performances included a two-goal effort in a 4–1 win over the on November 27, 2023, where he scored on the power play and at even strength to spark Colorado's special teams. His production provided depth scoring behind stars and . The concluded the regular season with a 50–25–7 record, topping the Central Division and earning the second seed in the Western Conference with 107 points. Johansen had been traded to the prior to the playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers and contract termination (2024–2025)

On March 6, 2024, the acquired Ryan Johansen and a conditional first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the in exchange for defenseman Sean Walker and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Johansen, who had been dealing with a hip injury that originated during his time with the Avalanche and exacerbated existing issues, did not play a single game for the Flyers or their affiliates after the trade, remaining on injured reserve throughout the 2023–24 season and into the offseason due to ongoing recovery. On August 20, 2024, the Flyers placed Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, citing a material breach due to his failure to fully disclose the extent of his injury prior to the trade. The (NHLPA) filed a on Johansen's behalf on September 26, 2024, challenging the termination of the remaining year of his contract, which carried an $8 million salary ($4 million cap hit to ). An arbitration hearing took place in February 2025, involving representatives from the NHL, NHLPA, Flyers, and Johansen's camp. On August 12, 2025, the independent arbitrator ruled in favor of the Flyers, upholding the contract termination and voiding Philadelphia's remaining $4 million cap hit obligation, with the full $8 million salary obligation terminated without any payment to Johansen. The decision established a significant precedent for NHL teams in cases involving player failure to disclose full injury details during trades, reinforcing contractual disclosure requirements under the league's collective bargaining agreement. Following the ruling, Johansen became an unrestricted free agent but has not signed with any NHL team as of November 2025.

International career

World Junior Championships

Johansen represented at the 2011 IIHF World U20 in , where he served as a key forward on the national junior team. During the , he recorded 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 7 games, ranking third in scoring among Canadian players. advanced to the gold medal game but lost 5-3 to , earning Johansen a ; his strong play earned him a spot on the Team. As a promising center from the of the , Johansen's selection was bolstered by his standout junior club performance earlier that season, where he led the team with 40 goals and 92 points in 63 regular-season games. He centered one of Canada's forward lines during the tournament, contributing offensively with multi-point efforts in preliminary round wins over and . Prior to the event, Johansen participated in Canada's national junior team selection camp in from December 12-15, 2010, preparing alongside teammates while balancing his WHL commitments with the Winterhawks.

Olympics and senior tournaments

Johansen did not represent in any senior international competitions, including the Olympics and IIHF World Championships.

Injuries and health challenges

Major injuries timeline

In October 2015, while with the , Johansen experienced an accelerated heart rate, a that led to hospitalization during the offseason and an undisclosed illness causing fatigue, resulting in missing at least two games during a road trip. He returned shortly after but continued to manage fatigue issues throughout the early season. This heart condition later became central to his 2024 contract termination. In early December 2015, Johansen sustained an upper-body , causing him to miss three games, though he traveled with the team for monitoring. During the 2017 , on May 17, Johansen suffered a in Game 4 against the , diagnosed as acute , which required emergency surgery at to relieve pressure and prevent tissue damage. The procedure was successful, with no permanent damage to muscle, nerves, or blood vessels reported, and he began recovery expecting a full return for the 2017-18 season. This forced him to miss the remainder of the , including the Final. In February 2023, with the , Johansen's right leg was cut by a skate blade during a game against the on February 21, resulting in significant damage that necessitated the following day at a Nashville facility. He was treated by local specialists and placed on anticoagulation therapy as part of post-operative care to manage clotting risks associated with the trauma. The injury led to complications, including muscle damage, causing him to miss the final 27 games of the 2022-23 ; recovery extended into the offseason under NHL medical staff monitoring. During the 2023-24 season with the , Johansen played 63 games before being traded to the on March 6, 2024. Upon arrival, Flyers medical staff diagnosed a hip injury, placing him on injured reserve and requiring ongoing rehabilitation supervised by NHL-approved physicians; he did not play any games for that season. In , Johansen's recovery from the hip injury drew scrutiny when videos surfaced of him dancing at his , prompting questions about the severity of his condition despite his agent's confirmation of a severe injury necessitating scheduled for late . He remained under NHL medical oversight, with no return to play by the end of the calendar year.

Impact on career trajectory

Following the skate-cut to his right in February 2023, which required and sidelined him for approximately 12 weeks, Ryan Johansen's playing style underwent a noticeable , transitioning from a dynamic power-forward role characterized by high-speed rushes and physical engagement to a more conservative, defensively oriented approach. This shift was evident in reduced physicality, with Johansen logging fewer per game in subsequent seasons—dropping from an average of 0.8 hits per game in 2022-23 to 0.5 in 2023-24—while emphasizing smarter positioning to avoid high-risk collisions. Analysts noted that the 's lingering effects on mobility prompted coaches to limit his exposure in offensive-zone starts, prioritizing reliability in neutral-zone transitions over explosive drives. The 2023 leg injury, a deep skate laceration sustained in February that necessitated surgery and caused concerns, ended Johansen's regular season with the and contributed to the team missing the playoffs. This setback delayed his preparation for the 2023-24 season, resulting in a diminished role upon joining the via in June 2023, where initial expectations of a top-six faded amid ongoing recovery. The injury history raised questions about his durability during trade negotiations, ultimately factoring into Nashville's decision to move him despite his $8 million cap hit. Over time, the cumulative toll of these injuries markedly altered Johansen's arc, curtailing his offensive output from a pre-2019 peak of 70-plus points in multiple seasons (e.g., 71 points in 82 games in 2014-15) to inconsistent production and reduced post-2023, with 63 appearances in 2023-24 yielding 23 points. This decline fueled perceptions of diminished reliability, influencing discussions and team evaluations of his long-term value. In response, Johansen adapted by honing specialized skills, particularly excelling in faceoffs—achieving a career rate of 53.4% that peaked at 59.2% in the injury-shortened 2022-23 season—and increased deployment on the penalty kill, where he logged over 1.5 minutes per game in 2023-24 with , a role less demanding on his recovering lower body. These adjustments allowed him to contribute in niche capacities but underscored a pivot away from his earlier all-situations dominance. The ongoing impact of these health challenges, particularly the undisclosed pre-existing heart condition, played a pivotal role in the 2025 arbitrator's ruling upholding the ' termination of Johansen's contract in August 2024, citing a material breach related to the failure to disclose the condition following his March 2024 trade acquisition. At age 33, this decision effectively concluded his NHL career, as no teams pursued him in free agency amid persistent concerns over his injury-prone status and limited recent output.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Ryan Johansen married model Lauren Wagar in July 2018 after a two-year relationship, with the couple opting for a private ceremony in Nashville. The marriage ended amicably in 2021, as confirmed by Johansen's representatives, allowing both parties to focus on co-parenting. Johansen and Wagar welcomed a daughter in May 2020, whom they named Henley, marking a significant personal milestone during the while Johansen was with the . He has spoken publicly about the joys of fatherhood, emphasizing its positive influence on his professional focus. In 2022, Johansen became engaged to Madison Bell, a influencer, but the engagement was called off for unknown reasons. He married Abbey Gray on August 17, 2024, in . As of November 2025, Johansen is married to Abbey Gray. Despite his career moves across , Johansen maintains close ties to his extended family in , , frequently returning for holidays and crediting them for grounding support. His family was notably present to cheer him on during the ' run to the 2017 Final, highlighting their ongoing role in his life.

Philanthropy and off-ice activities

Johansen has been actively involved in charitable initiatives throughout his NHL career, particularly focusing on healthcare and youth development. Alongside his brother Lucas, he co-organizes the annual Ryan and Lucas Johansen Charity Golf Classic, which benefits the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation in , . The event has raised significant funds for local healthcare programs, including medical equipment and services; for instance, the 2023 edition, combined with a related fundraiser, generated over $264,000 to support hospital needs. During his tenure with the from 2016 to 2023, Johansen collaborated closely with the Predators Foundation on various community efforts. He participated in youth hockey clinics aimed at growing the sport in , helping to introduce the game to underserved communities through accessible programs and support. Additionally, he joined teammates for hospital visits, such as the 2023 holiday outing to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's at Vanderbilt, where players interacted with young patients to provide encouragement and morale boosts. These activities extended to broader foundation initiatives, including donations of meals and resources to healthcare workers during the . Upon joining the in 2023, Johansen continued his philanthropic engagement by attending the team's 25th annual charity brunch in 2024, an event that brings NHL players together with children facing medical challenges for interactive experiences. His off-ice pursuits also reflect a commitment to giving back, often tying personal interests to charitable causes. Beyond , Johansen maintains several endorsements and hobbies that highlight his life outside the rink. He has used equipment throughout his career, including helmets and gloves, which aligns with his on-ice performance style. He is featured as a player in official NHL video games. A dedicated enthusiast, Johansen frequently participates in charity tournaments, including the Avalanche's annual event, where he combines his passion for the sport with fundraising. His interest in music is evident through his guitar playing; in 2017, he received lessons from the country duo during a Predators Foundation event, showcasing an exchange of skills that blended his hockey world with musical pursuits. As of November 2025, following the termination of his contract with the , Johansen remains an unrestricted free agent with no announced commitments to broadcasting, coaching, or other professional roles.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Johansen made his NHL debut with the during the 2011–12 season and played through the 2023–24 season, appearing for the , , and . The following table details his regular season performance by season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2011–12CBJ679122124-2
2012–13CBJ40571212-7
2013–14CBJ82333063433
2014–15CBJ8226457140-6
2015–16CBJ/NSH80144660616
2016–17NSH82144761601
2017–18NSH791539547813
2018–19NSH80145064427
2019–20NSH6814223645-5
2020–21NSH4871522220
2021–22NSH7926376353-2
2022–23NSH5512162832-13
2023–24COL6313102334-6
Career Regular Season Totals: 905 GP, 202 G, 376 A, 578 Pts, 546 PIM, -10 +/- Johansen first appeared in the NHL playoffs during the 2013–14 postseason and participated through the 2021–22 playoffs. The following table details his playoff performance by postseason:
PostseasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2013–14CBJ62464-2
2015–16NSH14448160
2016–17NSH14310131212
2017–18NSH13591423
2018–19NSH61122-2
2019–20NSH414521
2020–21NSH631414-2
2021–22NSH40222-2
Career Playoff Totals: 67 GP, 19 G, 35 A, 54 Pts, 54 PIM, +8 +/- Johansen's teams did not qualify for the playoffs in the 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2022–23, and 2023–24 seasons.

International competitions

Johansen represented at the international level in major junior and Olympic tournaments.

World Junior Championships

Johansen participated in the 2011 IIHF World U20 Championship, where he recorded 3 power-play goals among his totals.
YearGPGAPts
20117369

Olympics

Johansen was part of 's gold-medal-winning team at the in , appearing in all six games with limited scoring but contributing to the team's success.
YearGPGAPts
20146022

Career International Totals

Across his international career with , Johansen tallied points in 13 games across the World Junior Championships and Olympics.
GPGAPts
133811

Awards and honors

NHL awards

Ryan Johansen was selected to the 2015 NHL , representing the as one of six players from the team. During the event held at in , he recorded two goals and two assists for Team Foligno in their 12-17 loss to Team Toews in the 3-on-3 format. His performance earned him the NHL MVP award, making him the first Blue Jackets player to receive the honor. Johansen's standout play, including a breakaway challenge win the previous day, highlighted his skill and homecoming impact.

International and junior accolades

Johansen's junior hockey career with the in the (WHL) culminated in significant individual recognition during the 2010–11 season. He was selected to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team after leading the team with 40 goals, 52 assists, and 92 points in 63 regular-season games, ranking seventh overall in league scoring. In the playoffs, Johansen topped the WHL in scoring with 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points over 21 games, propelling Portland to the WHL finals despite a loss to the . Internationally, Johansen debuted for at the 2011 IIHF World Under-20 Championship in . Playing as a 18-year-old center, he recorded 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 7 games, tying for third in tournament scoring among Canadian players. His contributions helped earn a after a 3–1 loss to in the gold-medal game. For his standout performance, Johansen was named to the tournament's all-star team.

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