Ross Johnston
Age 29 Feb 18, 1994
Charlottetown CAN
Left Wing shoots left
6'5" 196 cm
235 lbs 107 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2021
Agent Doug Shepherd 
Transaction History
| Mar 5, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch as the New York Islanders defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday. |
| Feb 22, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was in the lineup for the third straight game Wednesday. |
| Feb 10, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch in the 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. |
| Feb 5, 2023 | New York Islanders | Casey Cizikas | Cizikas was centering Matt Martin and either Ross Johnston or Hudson Fasching (lower body) during practice Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports |
| Jan 26, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has been a healthy scratch for the past two games. |
| Jan 15, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch for the third straight game Saturday. |
| Jan 3, 2023 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston produced an assist, six hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Dec 29, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was on the ice for over ten minutes in the 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has been a healthy scratch for nine straight games and 14 of his last 15 contests. |
| Dec 13, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch for the sixth straight game Tuesday versus the Boston Bruins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Dec 2, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch versus the Nashville Predators on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Nov 23, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch for the game Wednesday versus the Edmonton Oilers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Nov 9, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was in the press box for the fourth straight game Tuesday versus the New York Rangers. |
| Oct 28, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | In one game this season Johnston has two penalty minutes, a rating of minus-1, and has yet to register a point. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston is not expected to play when the New York Islanders open their season Thursday versus the Florida Panthers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| May 18, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston had two goals, seven points, and 44 penalty minutes in 32 games for the New York Islanders this past season. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (illness) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Apr 28, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (illness) was scratched from Thursday's game versus the Washington Capitals, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has been held without a goal or an assist in his last seven games. |
| Apr 2, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston tied his career high in points for a season with an assist as the New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Friday. |
| Mar 16, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch as the New York Islanders lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals in a shootout on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has been a healthy scratch for the past three games for the New York Islanders. |
| Feb 27, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston logged two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston will be a healthy scratch for his sixth straight game Saturday when the New York Islanders take on the Los Angeles Kings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has played the last two games for the New York Islanders but hasn't registered a point. |
| Jan 30, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
| Jan 19, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has served his three-game suspension and will be eligible to return to the lineup Friday against the Arizona Coyotes, per CBS. |
| Jan 14, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was suspended Friday for three games for an illegal check. |
| Jan 5, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston could be in danger of losing when the New York Islanders resume their schedule on Jan. 13 versus the New Jersey Devils. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has played in seven of the past nine games for the New York Islanders. |
| Jan 3, 2022 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston may be the odd man out when it comes to playing when the New York Islanders resume play on Jan. 13. |
| Dec 13, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has played in four straight games for the New York Islanders and logged an assist and 13 hits in those games. |
| Dec 2, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (not injury related) will not play Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was placed in COVID-19 protocol Friday. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has only played in one game this season and has been a healthy scratch for the last 10 games for the New York Islanders. |
| Oct 26, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston signed a four-year, $1.1 million AAV contract extension with the New York Islanders on Tuesday. |
| Oct 12, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has not only made the team out of training camp but will likely start the season opener versus the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| May 20, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston has been a healthy scratch for all three playoff games the New York Islanders have played versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| May 6, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston had his first point of the season, an assist, in the a 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. |
| Apr 15, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (undisclosed) practiced with the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Neil Best of Newsday reports. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (undisclosed) practiced with the team Monday and is expected to be available to play Tuesday versus the Washington Capitals, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
| Apr 3, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston (undisclosed) was injured in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 29, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston is playing versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch for the 25th straight game Thursday versus the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston was a healthy scratch for the 15th straight game for the New York Islanders on Sunday. |
| Feb 6, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston hasn't been needed for the New York Islanders over their last three games. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | New York Rangers | Kevin Rooney | Rooney (undisclosed) was injured on a third-period collision with Ross Johnston, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 2, 2021 | New York Islanders | Ross Johnston | Johnston will not have a regular role once again this season for the New York Islanders, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports. |
| Jul 9, 2018 | New York Islanders | Re-signed LW Ross Johnston to a four-year, $4 million contract extension. |
| Jan 29, 2018 | New York Islanders | Recalled LW Ross Johnston from Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Jan 26, 2018 | New York Islanders | Assigned LW Ross Johnston to Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Jan 19, 2018 | New York Islanders | Recalled LW Ross Johnston from Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Sep 23, 2017 | New York Islanders | Assigned LW Ross Johnston to Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Oct 6, 2016 | New York Islanders | Assigned LW Ross Johnston to Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Apr 11, 2016 | New York Islanders | Assigned LW Ross Johnston to Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Apr 10, 2016 | New York Islanders | Recalled LW Ross Johnston from Bridgeport (AHL). |
| Mar 31, 2015 | New York Islanders | Signed LW Ross Johnston to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
| Sep 29, 2014 | New York Islanders | Released LW Ross Johnston. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Ross Johnston |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders
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16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 37 | 121 | 44.40 | 31.20 | -18.00 | 35.80 | -11.60 | 0.99 | |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | Sherwood Falcons Bantam AAA | PEI U15 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 50 | Playoffs | 12 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Sherwood Falcons Bantam AAA | PEI U15 | 28 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 68 | Playoffs | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Charlottetown Knights U18 AAA | NBPEIMU18HL | 24 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 68 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Charlottetown Knights U18 AAA | NBPEIMU18HL | 34 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 109 | Playoffs | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Summerside Western Capitals | MJAHL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Summerside Western Capitals | MJAHL | 23 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Moncton Wildcats | QMJHL | 38 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 55 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Moncton Wildcats | QMJHL | 53 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 96 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL | 60 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 139 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Charlottetown Islanders | QMJHL | 44 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 124 | Playoffs | 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 39 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Kansas City Mavericks | ECHL | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 23 | Playoffs | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | New York Islanders | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 6.70 | -44.89 | 25.29 | -17.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 62 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 135 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 38 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 113 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | New York Islanders | NHL | 24 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 62 | 222 | 50.00 | 40.03 | -5.65 | 40.57 | -6.69 | 0.81 | 1.62 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | New York Islanders | NHL | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 133 | 63.64 | 54.73 | 3.09 | 49.19 | 1.78 | 0.45 | 1.80 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | New York Islanders | NHL | 32 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 78 | 254 | 53.30 | 45.80 | -4.90 | 41.20 | -5.70 | 0.71 | 0.94 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | New York Islanders | NHL | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 105 | 20.00 | 44.00 | -7.80 | 39.80 | -7.80 | 0.57 | |||||||||
| 2021-2022 | New York Islanders | NHL | 32 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 44 | 326 | 45.00 | 41.10 | -6.30 | 41.60 | -3.40 | 0.37 | 1.29 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | New York Islanders | NHL | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 121 | 44.40 | 31.20 | -18.00 | 35.80 | -11.60 | 0.99 | |||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 4 Years $4,400,000 1.33% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Clauses | |||||
| UFA Year | |||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 4 Years $4,000,000 1.26% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,000,001 0.93% of cap space