Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson
Johnson with the Colorado Avalanche in November 2014
Born (1988-03-21) March 21, 1988 (age 36)
Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 231 lb (105 kg; 16 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Philadelphia Flyers
St. Louis Blues
Colorado Avalanche
Buffalo Sabres
National team  United States
NHL draft 1st overall, 2006
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2007–present

Erik Robert Johnson (born March 21, 1988) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed the "Condor", Johnson previously played for the St. Louis Blues, who selected him with the first overall pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft, as well as the Colorado Avalanche and the Buffalo Sabres. Additionally, he has represented the United States in numerous tournaments. Johnson won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.

Johnson was drafted from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and played one season at the University of Minnesota before joining the NHL with St. Louis in 2007. In 2011, he was traded to Colorado, where he played for 13 seasons until signing with the Buffalo Sabres for the 2023–2024 NHL season.