The Habs have added more depth to their system, by signing former Colgate University defender Ryan Johnston. He will join the team for two years, on a two-way deal. Johnston is a right-handed shot, who finished with 5 goals and 37 assists during NCAA career. He also happens to be the nephew of current Penguins head coach Mike Johnston.
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
| 2006-2007 | Sudbury Wolves Bantam AAA | NOBHL | 33 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 22 | | | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007-2008 | Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves | GNML | 32 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 12 | | | Playoffs | 10 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 6 |
| Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves | Telus Cup | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | | | |||||||
| 2008-2009 | Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves | GNML | 33 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 22 | | | Playoffs | 11 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 6 |
| 2009-2010 | Elmira Sugar Kings | GOJHL | 37 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 20 | | | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010-2011 | Nepean Raiders | CHL T1 | 58 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 32 | | | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011-2012 | Nepean Raiders | CCHL | 56 | 17 | 54 | 71 | 32 | | | Playoffs | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 |
| Nepean Raiders | Fred Page Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | | | |||||||
| 2012-2013 | Colgate Univ. |