Blues claim Ryan Johnson

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Ryan Johnson, who never found his groove in 18 months with the Florida Panthers, Wednesday was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Blues.

Johnson, 26, had two goals and seven assists in 57 games for the Panthers this season. He was acquired by Florida prior to the 2001-02 season but missed most of that campaign with a concussion.

Johnson's best season was 2000-01, when he had seven goals and 21 points in 80 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 257 career games, the six-year veteran has 15 goals and 53 points.