Former Colorado Avalanche star Erik Johnson honored at Ball Arena
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 13: Erik Johnson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres acknowledges fans through the glass during warm ups ahead of his first game back at Ball Arena after leaving the Colorado Avalanche on December 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 13: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche and his two kids, Linnea and Luke, talk with Erik Johnson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres prior to the game at Ball Arena on December 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Buffalo Sabres v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 13: Erik Johnson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres waves to the crowd during his first game back at Ball Arena since playing for the Colorado Avalanche for 13 seasons on December 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Buffalo Sabres v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 13: Fans hold up signs welcoming Erik Johnson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres back to Ball Arena ahead of the game on December 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Sabres Avalanche Hockey
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson greets fans as they hold up placards to welcome him before the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Denver. Johnson, who played 13 seasons with the Avalanche, is making his first appearance in Denver since leaving as a free agent and signing with Buffalo after last season.
Sabres Avalanche Hockey
Fans hold up signs to welcome back Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson as he warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Denver. Johnson, who was with the Avalanche for 13 seasons, was making his first appearance in Denver since leaving as a free agent after last season.
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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Denver. Johnson, who played for the Avalanche for 13 seasons, is making his first appearance in Denver since leaving as a free agent after last season.