Another Swede is coming into the fold in Hockeytown. On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed defenseman Anton Johansson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Red Wings announced they’ve signed defense prospect Anton Johansson to his entry-level deal. It’s a three-year pact that doesn’t begin until next season, but he’ll still finish out 2024-25 in the organization on a tryout with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Anton Johansson debuted in the SHL for Leksand during the 2021-22 season.
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