Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Sleeper playing behind Vasilevskiy
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Johansson has good size and mobility, and he could be counted on to play at least 30 games this season.
At 28, he's younger than the Bolts' previous backups -- last season, Brian Elliott played in 22 games with the team, but that wasn't enough to keep Andrei Vasilevskiy fresh in the postseason. The all-star admitted that he was physically worn down at the end of last season. Johansson "brings a different energy" to the crease, according to Bolts goalie coach Frantz Jean. "He's got really good feet, and that's one thing that I always look at at a goaltender and as an organization. There's not that many 6-5 guys around playing in the minors. So, that was attractive to us." Johansson had a 2.33 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 26 AHL games last season and stopped 68 of 73 shots (.932 save percentage) in two starts (2-0-0) with the Avs. He's a definite sleeper for fantasy managers.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Inks two-year deal with Lightning
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Johansson signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Johansson posted a 14-9-2 record with a 2.33 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 26 games with AHL Colorado last season. He is currently penciled in to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Jonas Johansson: Contract with Swedish club canceled
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Johansson's two-year contract with Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League, which was signed in May, was terminated Wednesday.
It appears Johansson will be looking for an NHL contract instead. He had a 2.33 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 26 AHL contests with the Eagles in 2022-23. The 27-year-old has appeared in 35 career NHL games, posting an 11-13-4 record, 3.35 GAA and .886 save percentage.
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Jonas Johansson: Heading to Sweden
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Johansson signed a two-year contract with Farjestad BK of the SHL on Tuesday.
Johansson spent the majority of the 2022-23 campaign in the AHL, posting a 14-9-2 record with a 2.33 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 26 games with the Eagles. He also appeared in three contests with the Avalanche during the regular season. Johansson was slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Sent to AHL
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Johansson was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.
Pavel Francouz (lower body) stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over Anaheim on Sunday in his return to the lineup. Johansson has appeared in three games with the Avalanche this season.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Cruises to win in Anaheim
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Johansson allowed a goal on 30 shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Johansson won his second straight outing, though he had a very favorable matchup Monday. The 27-year-old netminder has yielded five goals on 73 shots over three appearances this season while adding a 2-0-0 record. As the Avalanche continue to solidify their playoff positioning, Alexandar Georgiev figures to receive the bulk of the starts.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Draws start Monday
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Johansson will be stationed between the pipes in Anaheim on Monday, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.
Johansson is coming off of 32-save victory March 16 versus the Senators, which was his first NHL win since December of 2021. The 27-year-old has stopped 39 of 43 shots in two appearances with the Avalanche this season. With the Ducks scoring just 2.55 goals per game, Johansson has a strong chance to string together another win.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: First win since 2021
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Johansson made 32 saves in a 5-4 win over Ottawa on Thursday.
It was Johansson's first win since Dec. 2, 2021. He played a solid game -- two of the snipes that got past him came on the power play and another was on an even-strength breakaway. Johansson will continue to rotate through the backup role while Pavel Francouz remains out (lower body), but his starts will be limited, just like his fantasy value.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Making rare start
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Johansson will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Senators, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Johansson will make just his second NHL appearance this season, and his first start. He's working the second half of a back-to-back, and he'll face a Senators team that has won just twice in the last six games.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Up with Avalanche
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Johansson was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Johansson will be available for Tuesday's game against the Sharks. His only NHL playing time this season came in relief versus Toronto on Dec. 31. Pavel Francouz (lower body) has been out of action since mid-February.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Sent to minors
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Johansson was demoted to AHL Colorado after Monday's win over Vegas.
Johansson served as Alexandar Georgiev's backup Monday. If Pavel Francouz (lower body) isn't available Wednesday against the Devils, the 27-year-old could be promoted again.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Summoned by Colorado
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Johansson was brought up from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Johansson and Justus Annunen have been taking turns backing up Alexandar Georgiev during the absence of Pavel Francouz (lower body). Johansson's lone NHL appearance this season came in relief versus Toronto on Dec. 31.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Sent back to AHL
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Johansson was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Johansson will be replaced by Justus Annunen, who was recalled in a corresponding move. Johansson has made just one NHL appearance this season, despite being shuffled up and down from the AHL, stopping seven shots in relief.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Up with Avalanche
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Johansson was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Johansson is back with the big club because Pavel Francouz (lower body) won't be available for Friday's contest in Winnipeg. Colorado also plays Saturday versus Calgary, which could lead to back-to-back starts for Alexandar Georgiev again.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Sent down Wednesday
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Johansson was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Johansson has backed up Alexandar Georgiev in the last two games with Pavel Francouz (lower body) out. With Francouz likely not back before the end of February, Johansson should be called up again prior to Saturday's game versus the Blues.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Up with Avalanche
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Johansson was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Pavel Francouz is dealing with a lower-body injury, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, so Johansson may back up Alexandar Georgiev on Tuesday versus Tampa Bay.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Makes seven saves in relief
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Johansson entered Saturday's 6-2 loss to Toronto in relief and stopped the seven shots he faced.
Johansson was put into the game after Alexandar Georgiev was beaten by T.J. Brodie at 15:24 of the second period. Johansson, who was called up Tuesday because Pavel Francouz is out with a lower-body injury, made his NHL season debut. The 27-year-old has a 2.15 GAA and .929 save percentage in 15 games with AHL Colorado in 2022-23.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Rises to top level
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Johansson was recalled by the Avalanche on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Pavel Francouz is dealing with a lower-body injury, so Johansson could be in for an extended stay with the big club. Johansson's gone 9-6-0 while posting a 2.15 GAA and a .929 save percentage through 15 AHL appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Shuttles back to minors
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Johansson was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Johansson served as Alexandar Georgiev's backup in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. Pavel Francouz (illness) wasn't available, but the quick reassignment of Johansson suggests that may not be an issue going forward. If necessary, Johansson could be called up again prior to Saturday's game versus the Predators.
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Avalanche's Jonas Johansson: Recalled from AHL
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Johansson was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.
You have to wonder if Alexandar Georgiev or Pavel Francouz (illness) will not be able to play Thursday with the recall of Johansson. He was 7-5-0 with a 2.10 GAA and a .929 save percentage in the AHL before his recall.
