The Calgary Flames drafted three players out of the United States at the 2018 NHL Draft – two from the United States Hockey League and one from high school. California kid Ryan Johnson could continue the Flames’ love affair with American prospects.
Scouting report
The son of former NHL winger Craig Johnson, Ryan was born in Irvine, California while his dad was playing for the Los Angeles Kings. The July 2001-born Johnson grew up to be a left shot defender and made his way to the USHL in 2018-19 after a handful of really impressive seasons with the Anaheim Jr.