I’m unable to access Aftonbladet’s paywall articles, but IceHockeyGifs has the ability to do so, and he notes the following from Tomas Ros’ preview of the SHL team Leksands IF:
Aftonbladet’s Tomas Ros comments on Anton Johansson:
“One of the game’s biggest standouts, with good reach and exciting offense.
Played a fine game and showed off his mobility. Will get more games in Leksand [SHL] this winter.” #LGRWhttps://t.co/a3Rz0m4HbL https://t.co/ONmoO1jYPk— IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) August 19, 2022
The Red Wings drafted right-shooting defenseman Anton Johansson 105th overall in this summer’s NHL Draft. He’s 6’4″ but weighs only 172 pounds.
He’s played exclusively for Leksands’ Under-18 and Under-20 teams, so he’s looking to break into the SHL as a player who didn’t turn 18 until this past June.
According to EliteProspects.com, his dad, Thomas Johansson, was a long-time SHL defenseman, so he has “good bloodlines,” as they say.
