Detroit Red Wings defenseman refuses to join the organization for the 2025-26 season
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A Red Wings defenseman in their prospect system has decided not to join the team for the 2025-26 season and will remain in Sweden.
A young Swedish defenseman in the Detroit Red Wings' prospect system will choose to continue playing in his homeland this year rather than spend more time in North America.
Anton Johansson has confirmed that he'll be playing this year with Leksands IF of the SHL.
(Translated via Google Translate)
Anton Johansson will remain with Leksands IF for the upcoming season. The Dalaklubben confirms that the talent will be loaned out by the Detroit Red Wings.
Anton made a strong impression in Grand Rapids in the last part of their season and we have had very open and honest discussions with Detroit and Steve Yzerman, says Thomas Johansson.
Anton made a strong impression in Grand Rapids in the last part of their season and we have had very open and honest discussions with Detroit and Steve Yzerman, says Thomas Johansson.
It has been unclear for a long time whether Anton Johansson will play in Leksand next season. The defender has signed an NHL contract with Detroit and also finished the season in North America. Since then, discussions have been ongoing about where he will play next season.
Now his father, also sports director in Leksand, Thomas Johansson, confirms that there will be games in Dalarna this coming season.
Now his father, also sports director in Leksand, Thomas Johansson, confirms that there will be games in Dalarna this coming season.
Taken with the 105th selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Red Wings, Johansson appeared in 11 games with the AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins this year with 5 assists.
In 46 games with Leksands IF this year, he had 10 points (5G, 5A). At 21 years old, he still has plenty of time to develop and could eventually become a regular in the AHL or, if things work out, the NHL.
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