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He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1988.
15 Interesting Facts About Calle Johansson
Calle Johansson was a Swedish defenseman who played 17 NHL seasons, primarily for the Washington Capitals, earning an NHL All-Rookie Team selection and two World Championship gold medals.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He won two gold medals at the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships in consecutive years.
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He was drafted 14th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played a total of 17 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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Most of his extensive NHL career was spent playing for the Washington Capitals.
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He was a key part of the Capitals team that made an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998.
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He initially retired after the 2002-03 NHL season but was persuaded to return for a playoff run with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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After his playing career, he served as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals.
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His first NHL season, 1987-88, saw him compile 38 assists and 42 points.
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He was traded to the Washington Capitals along with a second-round draft choice in 1989.
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He was part of a Capitals defense core that set a new team record for defense scoring during the 1992-93 NHL season.
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He won a Swedish Championship with IF Björklöven in 1987 before starting his NHL career.
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He was named to the World Cup of Hockey All-Star Team in 1996.
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During the 1994-95 NHL lockout, he played five games for EHC Kloten in the Swiss National League A.
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Following his second retirement, he transitioned into a career as a hockey color commentator for Swedish Canal+ and later Viasat.
About Calle Johansson
Calle Johansson was a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Washington Capitals. Known for his solid defensive play and offensive contributions, he was an NHL All-Rookie Team member and helped the Capitals reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998. After a brief retirement, he returned for one final season with the Toronto Maple Leafs before transitioning into coaching and broadcasting roles.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Swedish Champion
1987
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NHL All-Rookie Team
1988
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Men's World Ice Hockey Championships Gold Medal
1991
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Men's World Ice Hockey Championships Gold Medal
1992
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World Cup of Hockey All-Star Team
1996
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Calle Johansson.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 59 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 203 lbs (92 kg)
Born: Gothenburg, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 119
Assists: 416
Points: 535
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1985
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
KBA-67 Västra Frölunda IF IF Björklöven Buffalo Sabres Washington Capitals EHC Kloten Toronto Maple Leafs
Calle Johansson played for 7 different teams during his 23 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1985.