Join our linker program. Expect another update on Johansson's health ahead of Tuesday's game against Detroit. In 2008–09, Johansson was part of the Färjestad BK team that became Swedish champions. Johansson has real sleeper potential and could be a strong late-round pick up this season. Born: October 6, 1990 in Landskrona, Sweden se, Draft: Washington, 1st round (24th overall), 2009 NHL Entry. The Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres have made a deal, marking the fifth trade since the NHL's return to play on August 1. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. On 6 July 2019, the Buffalo Sabres signed Johansson a two-year, $9 million contract. When injuries prevented him from getting much regular-season momentum going, it looked like Johansson might go down as a forgettable rental. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.. He recorded his first NHL goal on 19 October 2010 against Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins. With 18 points through 34 games, Johansson offers modest value in all fantasy formats but is not what you'd call a top-tier option. Cory Schneider, replacing Keith Kinkaid in goal for New Jersey in Game 3, made 34 saves to help the Davils climb back into the series. Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Johansson (illness) will be back in the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday. Johansson is up to 26 points, 79 shots and a minus-14 rating in 55 contests this year. The 29-year-old hasn't topped 40 points since leaving the Capitals after 2016-17, as injuries have limited his effectiveness in three straight campaigns. Johansson is dealing with an upper-body injury that's evidently serious enough to keep him out for an extended period. Johansson picked up an assist during Sunday's loss to Boston. Johansson came into camp last season with the hopes of making the roster, and did just that, while beating out some guys that were expected to make the roster. He is a bit undersized and has had concussions in the past. Johansson has 11 points and 22 shots on goal through 22 appearances this season. Johansson figures to be evaluated on a game-by-game basis until he's cleared for action, but he will be forced to miss at least one contest due to an upper-body issue. With NHL 19’s official release right around the corner, players of the franchise are anxiously awaiting the official release of the game on Sept. 14 2018. Though there was mutual interest in finding a way to keep Johansson in Boston, the team's salary-cap situation precluded that. We present them here for purely educational purposes. In eight playoff games, he scored seven goals with three assists. The Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres have made a deal, swapping Eric Staal to Buffalo and Marcus Johansson to Minnesota in a confusing one-for-one trade. He has impressed the Capitals enough to have them excited about his future. Johansson has already been ruled out of Buffalo's next two games and will still be eligible to return Tuesday against Minnesota, so this move doesn't change his prognosis. Guerin is right about that, the Wild do need to get younger. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In 19 games with Skåre's senior team, he scored two goals and ten assists. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Bruins right wing Marcus Johansson will be out for at least a week after suffering a lung contusion when he collided with the Hurricanes' Michael Ferland on Tuesday night. He won't have the fortune of seeing time with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom on the power play anymore, but playing opposite Taylor Hall isn't a bad consolation prize, and the Devils have a pair of rising young centers in Pavel Zacha and Nico Hischier. Johansson (upper body) will sit out again Thursday versus the Blue Jackets and remains day-to-day. The Swede recorded just four helpers over that stretch and is struggling to produce like he was earlier in the year. Johansson had a career season in 2014-15, delivering new bests in goals (20) and points (47) while developing into a solid two-way citizen. Johansson has just six goals through 45 contests. [7] In his lone season with the club, he recorded 30 points in 60 games. Still, he managed to rack up 22 points on 16 assists and six goals in those 34 games. Johansson now figures to see top-six duties for Buffalo and has a great chance to eclipse his 2018-19 numbers in 2019-20, health permitting. the official stats partner of the NHL. While he hasn't posted one of the better years of his career in 2019-20, Johansson is coming off of a two-point effort against the Red Wings. Marcus Lars Johansson (born 6 October 1990[1]) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). On the bright side, Johansson's healthy heading into his second season with the Devils and is expected to play on the second line and top power-play unit. Johansson's absence was originally referred to as a maintenance day, however it appears there may be something more going on with his upper-body problem. He had 13 goals and 17 assists in 58 games with the Devils and Bruins last season. Find Marcus Johansson stats, teams, height, weight, Position: We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Instead, the 28-year-old got healthy and picked up the pace in the playoffs, tallying four goals and 11 points in 22 games. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. Marcus Lars Johansson (born 6 October 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Johansson picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Panthers. Staal will be entering his 17th season in the NHL, and last season produced 19 goals and 28 assists for 47 points in 66 games. — SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) September 16, 2020. He'll be placed on injured reserve until he's ready to return. Free-agent center Marcus Johansson is signing with the Sabres on a two-year, $9 million contract. Who deserves to win the Cup the most? We rate all the key members of both teams. Johansson had a career season in 2014-15, delivering new bests in goals (20) and points (47) while developing into a solid two-way citizen. There’s room for him to continue to grow his game, but it won’t come on the top line. He also tallied four assists in six playoff games. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Johansson registered an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. Johansson first represented Sweden with the nation's under-18 team at the IIHF World U18 Championship, recording four assists and a plus-minus rating of +5 in six games. Given his role in Buffalo's top six, and his frequent usage on the top power-play unit, his goal total is a bit underwhelming. Kevyn Adams had to wait a little while to make his first big move as GM of the Sabres, but it sure looks to be a good one. Can they take another big step forward this season? He's logging more ice time than ever before in his career and also playing on Buffalo's first power-play unit, so the potential for points is undeniable. Sabres acquire Staal from Wild for Johansson, Johansson joining Sabres on two-year contract, How the Bruins and Blues were built and who has the edge, The Wysh List: Rating Bruins, Blues players by Stanley Cup worthiness, Bruins' Johansson sidelined with lung contusion, Bruins land Devils' Johansson for playoff push, Devils preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more, Devils' Johansson calls Marchand hit 'stupid', Marchand All-Star eligible despite 5-game ban. That seems like a light price for a winger coming off a career year in which he netted 24 goals, 58 points and a plus-25 rating -- all personal bests -- so it’s a good win for the Devils. AJ Scholz and Kyle Riley weigh in on how they believe the Sabres should approach free agency this offseason. Better yet, Staal can serve as a mentor to Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt, as well as assist in their development by not forcing either of them to play in a top six role before they're ready so they can continue to grow their game and eventually replace him once his contract expires. All rights reserved. He finished with one assist in the tournament off of an Alexander Edler goal against Latvia. roster size salary cap cap hit overages bonuses cap space; 26: $81,500,000: $72,685,833: $0: $5,957,500: $8,814,167 For the season, he finished with an even plus-minus and just 10 PIM. The Buffalo Sabres acquired veteran center Eric Staal in a trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The winger averaged a hair under 49 points over his final four campaigns in Washington, though he doesn't put the puck on net much with a career high shot total of just 138. Marcus Johannson is a fine player, there's no question about. If the winger doesn't pick up his game soon, he could be in danger of missing the 30-point mark for the second time in his last three seasons. Johansson played in 34 of 48 games last season, despite being hobbled throughout the year by series of injuries. "Marcus brings a lot of speed and skill, and we're looking forward to having him.". In May 2010, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals. At press time Johansson (a restricted free agent) remains unsigned. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Trading Staal for Johansson however is a throughly confusing move. Johansson posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Flames. Johansson was absent from practice Wednesday due an upper-body injury, which could cause him to miss Thursday's matchup with Columbus, Joe Yerdon of The Athletic Buffalo reports. They've still got a lot of other moves to make, but this is a strong start for a organization in desperate need of some positivity. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Marcus Johansson. Or write about sports? Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. There is a chance for Johansson to start at wing on the second line so keep an eye on the Caps' roster as the season progresses; Johansson may just be a steal off the waiver wire or a valuable late-round pick. The potential is there but he still remains behind Backstrom in the depth chart so his value is limited to start the season in standard leagues, but he's definitely worth remembering in keeper leagues. Are you a Stathead, too? Which would make sense if there was a benefit here for the Wild, but it sounds like making a move for the sake of making a move, which is not a good way to make trades. Still, Johansson was also on a expiring deal, and to get Staal one-for-one in return for him in fantastic. Plus, Jersey Foul of the Week and more. His shot frequency is also down, as he's posted just 64 shots.