Canucks' Filip Johansson: Secures two-year agreement
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Johansson penned a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks on Monday.
Johansson recorded 11 points in 47 games for Swedish team Frolunda this season and will now make the jump to North America for the first time. The 22-year-old defenseman was selected 24th overall in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Wild but never signed with the club, instead opting to let his NHL rights expire, allowing him to become a free agent.
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Filip Johansson: Not offered contract
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Johansson was not offered a contract from the Wild prior to Wednesday's deadline, meaning he's now a free agent, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Johansson was a surprising pick at 24th overall in 2018, but his game didn't develop enough for the Wild's liking while he logged time with Frolunda of the SHL. He logged 11 points in each of the last two seasons, though he also picked up seven points in nine contests during the playoffs this year. The 22-year-old is still considered a solid defensive blueliner, and he'll be free to sign with any NHL team that has interest.
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