Griffins Grab Former NHL First-Rounder
February 27, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In a move that welcomes the club's fourth new player in the last nine days, the Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday acquired right wing Jonas Johansson (YOH-nuhs yoh-HAHN-suhn) on loan from the Washington Capitals. In return, the Griffins loaned forward Scott Barney to the AHL's Hershey Bears.
Johansson, 22, was selected by the Colorado Avalanche with their first choice in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with Washington in 2005-06 and played the majority of the season with Hershey, helping the Bears capture the Calder Cup.
The Jonkoping, Sweden, native played 44 games for Hershey this season, contributing 24 points (5-19-24) and 48 penalty minutes. Johansson is expected to make his Griffins debut on Wednesday in Rochester.
Barney, 27, appeared in 40 of the Griffins' 57 games this season, totaling 12 points (4-8-12) and 26 PIM.
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