Hockeysverige.se’s Martin Jansson reports that Red Wings prospect Anton Johansson will remain in the SHL with Leksands IF for this upcoming season. Here’s a rough translation of his report:
The Dream Message–stays with Leksand: “Incredibly good for me”
Anton Johansson will remain with Leksands IF for the upcoming season. The Dala team confirms that the talented player will be loaned out by the Detroit Red Wings.
“Anno made a strong impression in Grand Rapids in the last part of their season, and we’ve had very open and honest discussion with Detroit and Steve Yzerman,” said Leksands GM Thomas Johansson.
It’s been unclear for a long time whether Anton Johansson will play with Leksands IF of the SHL next season. The defenseman signed an NHL contract with Detroit, and also finished the season in North America. Since then, discussions have been going on about where he will play next season.
Now, Leksands IF GM Thomas Johansson confirms that Anton will play his game in Dalarna this coming season.
“Anton is undergoing strong development and has his strengths in his physical game, his mobility and game sense. He can play all the forms of play and is a bit mean out on the ice. We see that his development lies in building muscle, and it feels extremely good that we get to keep Anton for another year. Anton made a strong impression in Grand Rapids during the last part of their season, and we’ve had very open and honest discussions with Detroit and Steve Yzerman, who’s shown great confidence with us in Leksands IF to continue to develop Anton, said “Tjomme” in a press release.
Anton Johansson stays with Leksands IF
Since Anton Johansson took the step up to the A-team in Leksand, he’s developed rapidly. Two seasons ago, he starred on the World Junior Championship team. In the past season, he also established himself as one of the team’s best defensemen.
Therefore, of course, there’s something of a dream message for Leksand. Last season he posted 10 points in 46 SHL games.
“It was an incredibly fun and educational experience for me to finish away in the United States. Being able to carry all the experience I got there with me will be of great use for the upcoming season. I think it will be incredibly fun and educational to develop even more with Leksand, this is where my journey took off, and I know that it will be incredibly good for me next season to continue to develop in Leksand and build even more experience in the SHL.
