RYAN

JOHNSTON

Ryan Johnston, our 289th ranked defenseman, is best suited to be a depth backup. We project he will end up with the Florida Panthers because they could use a player of this quality to play defenseman. The Panthers currently have only 0 healthy defensemans, and none are rated better than Johnston.

The Panthers currently have no defensemans under contract beyond the 2027 season, so Johnston could see a potential long term contract with the team.