In a buzzer-beater move, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Erik Johnson back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent most of his career. In return, the Flyers received forward Givani Smith from Colorado.

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Givani Smith.

The Flyers acquired Johnson from the Sabres at last season's trade deadline for depth on the back end. They liked his influence on the locker room and ability to give them minutes when needed, so they re-signed him in the offseason to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The Avalanche are bringing back fan-favorite Erik Johnson, acquiring him from the Philadelphia Flyers for Givani Smith, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

The Press Row Show podcast, Flyers general manager Danny Brière said he slept like a baby Friday night. And why shouldn’t he? The second-year GM made moves before the NHL trade deadline solidifying the rebuild while starting to put the pieces together.

Trade deadline acquisitions Erik Johnson and Charlie Coyle spoke to Colorado media members prior to tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Colorado Avalanche has traded for 10 players since late November, but only one had his own bed waiting for him.