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Former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson “like a big brother” for new Sabres teammates

Johnson spent 13 years with Colorado before signing with Buffalo in the offseason.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson (6) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson (6) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 25: Denver Post Avalanche writer Corey Masisak. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post)
By | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Erik Johnson is among the franchise leaders in games played after 13 seasons in Colorado, but now he's in Buffalo with a new young, talented team to lead.
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