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Caps Take Swede Marcus Johansson

Found June 26, 2009 on MVN:
PLAYERS: Nicklas Backstrom,  Sergei Fedorov
TEAMS: Washington Capitals

With the 24th pick in the NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals have selected C Marcus Johansson from Sweden. Johnasson became the 7th Swede to go in the 200 NHL Draft. Johansson is one year removed from another Swede first round pick of the Caps, Anton Gustafson. Playing in Sweden for Farjestads BK Karlstad last year, Johnasson scored 5 goals and 5 assist for 10 points. From Hockey's FutureJohansson has impressive hockey sense, good technical skills and soft hands. He reads the play very well and is a skilled playmaker. Is also a speedy skater that does not shy away from the rough stuff, although he is not really a big time physical player. A team player with some leadership qualities. Has a shot he should use more often.Johnansson almost seems as if the Capitals are shifting to the Sweden front from the Russian front. Johansson joins fellow Swedes Nicklas Backstrom and Anton Gustafson as recent Caps draft picks from Sweden. From NHL.comAs a member of Farjestad in 2008-...
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