Marcus Johansson’s Return to Sweden Leaves Wild with a Hole to Fill
The unrestricted free agent is returning to his home country after a solid season, and he scored 4 playoff goals for Minnesota.
- On Friday, Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson signed a contract to return to Sweden and play for Farjestad, ending his tenure as a pending unrestricted free agent.
- This marks a return to his home country for the veteran, who previously played 87 games for Farjestad between 2008 and 2010; the Washington Capitals drafted Johansson 24th overall in 2009.
- In November, Johansson became the 20th Swedish-born player to skate in 1,000 NHL games, receiving a commemorative silver stick for the milestone.
- During the recent postseason, Johansson scored four goals for the Wild, including three against the Colorado Avalanche, while only linemate Matt Boldy recorded more goals for Minnesota.
- Johansson leaves Minnesota after joining the Wild in 2020 via trade with the Buffalo Sabres and returning in 2023 through a deal with the Capitals.
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Marcus Johansson’s return to Sweden leaves Wild with a hole to fill
ST. PAUL — Before the 2025-26 NHL season has even officially ended with either Vegas or Carolina hoisting the Stanley Cup, the Wild’s roster already is changing. After hinting that he might want to finish his career in his native country, former Wild forward Marcus Johansson announced on Friday that he has signed a contract with Farjestad BK in the Swedish Hockey League and will not return to the NHL. Johansson, who will turn 36 in October, play…
Marcus Johansson signs two-year contract with Färjestad BK of SHL, signaling likely end to NHL career
Marcus Johansson was a revelation for the Minnesota Wild last season. The 35-year-old, slick-skating Swede recorded 49 points (15 goals, 34 assists) in 75 games — the second-most points of his career — and added four goals in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff games. The Minnesota Wild apparently wanted Johansson to come back, but ultimately, the former Washington Capitals‘ first-round draft pick went with his gut and signed with Färjestad BK of the SHL — t…
Santa Claus usually comes on December 24th. For Färjestad supporters, he came on June 5th – Marcus Johansson, 35 years old, is ready for a return to FBK! – I want to help win, that's why you go home, he says about the decision.
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