Erik Johnson is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 17 NHL seasons for the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers. Selected first overall by St. Louis in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022, earned an Olympic silver medal with Team USA in 2010, and reached the 1,000-game NHL milestone in 2024. This tag page compiles news, articles, interviews, and updates covering his career milestones, team transitions, international tournaments, and retirement from professional hockey announced on October 1, 2025.
