# @9newsdenver on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPUO2qOj3J_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35245864-9newsdenver-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-02T18:00:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 9NEWS (@9newsdenver) — https://gondola.cc/9newsdenver

## Caption

Erik Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday after a 17-season career that was highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche.

Picked No. 1 in the 2006 NHL draft by St. Louis, Johnson was traded to the Avalanche as part of a blockbuster deal in 2011.

He played in 1,023 regular-season games with the Blues, Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers.

A look back at Johnson's career at the link in our bio.

#ErikJohnson #GoAvsGo

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erikjohnson, goavsgo

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