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Ryan Johansen Conference Call

Ryan spoke with the media for about 15 minutes roughly half an hour after the trade. We recorded it.

Ryan Johansen said that he had the rumors about him and Seth Jones, so the trade didn't completely catch him by surprise.
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 7, 2016

Ryan Johansen believes he could play as soon as Friday against Colorado, could arrive in Nashville "maybe even tonight."
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 7, 2016

MEANWHILE

Kekalainen: "This has nothing to do with John Tortorella or his relationship with Ryan Johansen." Said it's strictly a hockey trade. #CBJ
— Rob Mixer (@RobMixer) January 7, 2016

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