Sabres re-sign Jost, add UFA defensemen Johnson, Clifton

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 28:Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period in Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena on April 28, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
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The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Tyson Jost and unrestricted free-agent defensemen Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton, the team announced Saturday.

Jost's one-year pact is worth $2 million. He put up 22 points in 59 games with the Sabres this past season. Jost was a restricted free agent but became a UFA after Buffalo opted not to tender him a qualifying offer.

Buffalo claimed Jost off waivers from the Minnesota Wild in November 2022.

The 25-year-old was the 10th overall pick in 2016. He recorded 54 goals and 80 assists in 413 career NHL games.

Johnson signed a one-year pact worth $3.25 million. He spent the last 13 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup in 2022.

The 35-year-old put up eight assists in 63 contests while averaging 17:15 per contest.

The Sabres locked up Clifton on a three-year, $10-million contract. He spent the most recent campaign with the Boston Bruins, chipping in with five goals and 18 assists in 78 games.

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