'The Gold and Blue is who I am': Ryan Johansen Reflects On Time With Predators Upon Retirement
Ryan Johansen cherishes his Nashville Predators legacy, from family milestones to the Stanley Cup Final, as he retires. He's now a devoted fan.
It's been three years since Ryan Johansen donned a Nashville Predators jersey, but he said his time in Nashville meant "everything" to him. "Nashville is me. It's who I am.
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life," Johansen said. "I met my wife here, I started a family here and I played most of my career here. We did awesome things here as a team.
The memories are everlasting. " On March 19, Johansen announced his retirement from the NHL after 14 seasons, seven of which were spent in Nashville. In his time as a Predator, Johansen recorded 362 points (110 goals and 252 assists) in 533 games played and 48 points (17 goals and 31 assists) in 61 playoff games.
I spy Ryan Johansen on the broadcast š pic. twitter. com/GqgIK04o0s ā Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 28, 2026 During the Predators' game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Johansen will be honored for his time with the organization.