Detroit Red Wings defenseman issues unexpected statement after signing with the organization
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A Detroit Red Wings defenseman issued an unexpected statement after signing a contract.
Albert Johansson, who signed a two-year, $1.125 million AAV extension with the Red Wings earlier during the offseason, didn't waste any time making his intentions clear for the upcoming season.
In a recent interview, he opened up on his goal to get to the playoffs and win a Stanley Cup:
"We made a push and didn't get in, and when you're back home and you see the Stanley Cup Playoffs are still going on, you want to be there. You want to play in the playoffs. With the team we have, I know all the guys in the room are very excited and want to get there. For the fans too, because it's been a long time. It's a hunger."
Drafted in the second round by the Wings in 2019, Johansson scored nine points in 61 games as a rookie last season.
In the same interview, he spoke about how his knowledge of the league helps him develop and improve ahead of the next season:
"I know the League now. I know what I must improve. This is a big summer for me. I want to take that next step too. I'm just trying to get stronger, be in good shape, come back here and have a successful year next year.
Everyone wants to take that next step, get in the playoffs and play those important games. I'm super excited about getting back for Training Camp, seeing all the new guys and those who were there last year too. We can start working together again to reach that goal."
Everyone wants to take that next step, get in the playoffs and play those important games. I'm super excited about getting back for Training Camp, seeing all the new guys and those who were there last year too. We can start working together again to reach that goal."
Johansson has been training in Karlstad, Sweden, alongside NHL regulars like Joel Eriksson Ek and Leo Carlsson:
"It really helps. When you're with a guy like Joel Eriksson Ek, who's a really good player, it's fun to be on the ice and battling against him It's a lot of fun."
Fans are hoping he'll be able to help the Wings reach the next step soon.
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