2022-23 Player in Review: Albert Johansson
Defenseman Albert Johansson skated in his rookie North America season with the Grand Rapids Griffins and totaled 15 points (5-10—15) and 38 penalty minutes in 53 games.
Regular Season Stat Line
53 GP, 5 goals, 10 assists, 15 points, -7 rating, 38 PIM with GRG
Contract Status
Signed with Detroit through the 2023-24 season
2022-23 Player Review | Albert Johansson
By the Numbers
1 – Made his North America debut on Oct. 14 against the San Diego Gulls, recording two shots on goal and a minus-one rating.
11 – His five goals tied for 11th among rookie defensemen
1 – He registered his first point in the AHL with an assist against the Toronto Marlies on Nov. 11 during a 5-4 overtime victory.
2 – Notched first two-point contest in the AHL with a pair of assists on Nov. 18 at the San Diego Gulls.
3 – Amassed three multi-point outings this season on Nov. 18 at San Diego, Feb. 3 at the Texas Stars, and Feb. 15 versus the Rockford IceHogs
3 – Recorded three points in a span of two games (1-2—3) from Feb. 3-4 at Texas.
150 – He skated in his 150th game as a pro on Oct. 23 at the Toronto Marlies.
1 – Amassed his first goal in the AHL on Dec. 7 versus the Iowa Wild against goaltender Zane McIntyre.
4 – Totaled a season-high four penalty minutes on five different occasions.
2 – Went on a two-game point streak two separate times this season from Feb. 3-4 and from Feb. 24-25.
18 – He missed the final 18 games of the season due to rehabbing an injury.
Newsworthy
Red Wings defense pipeline: Why the blue line is Detroit’s top strength - The Athletic
Yzerman taking patient approach to development of Red Wings prospects (nhl.com)
Can Albert Johansson ‘push’ someone out of Red Wings’ lineup next season? - mlive.com
Tomorrow's Red Wings: Johansson Stock Rising Sharply (detroithockeynow.com)
Grand Rapids Griffins | Waiting in the Wings | Albert Johansson (griffinshockey.com)
Johansson proud of growth in what has been 'great season' with Griffins (nhl.com)
Yzerman sees Detroit 'moving in the right direction' as organization (nhl.com)
The Daily: Bertuzzi Strong in Bruin Debut; Johansson NHL Ready? (detroithockeynow.com)
Steve Yzerman on Red Wings’ progress, prospects, Derek Lalonde - mlive.com
Grand Rapids Griffins | In His Father's Footsteps (griffinshockey.com)
Albert Johansson Among Best Defensive Prospects for Detroit (accesshockeymi.com)
Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings - The Athletic
Photo at top by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins