Earlier this month, the Abbotsford Canucks were eliminated from the Calder Cup Playoffs and with their season over, some players were wondering what would come next and if they'd return for the 2024-25 campaign. For one Canucks prospect, he's decided he wants to return home to Europe.
Johansson, 24, was originally drafted 24th overall by the Minnesota Wild in 2018, but after going unsigned, he became a free agent and inked a contract with the Vancouver Canucks in the summer of 2022. Johansson says that he's excited for the opportunity to play for Rogle BK next season.
The Vasteras, Sweden native appeared in 55 games this season for the Abbotsford Canucks where he put up 18 points (five goals, 13 assists), ten penalty minutes and was a plus-five. He went on to add an assist in six playoff games. Johansson is set to become a restricted free agent this summer and is arbitration eligible, so it'll be interesting to see if Patrik Allvin issues him a qualifying offer to retain his rights.
