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Red Wings fans should be thrilled with what’s coming for Albert Johansson

Albert Johansson was solid in his first 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings despite posting nine points and three goals. But things are about to get better.

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Peg Albert Johansson's future with the Detroit Red Wings on the third pairing once Axel Sandin-Pellikka's up and ready to rock. But this season, he should factor in on the second pairing and provide a physical, stay-at-home presence for the Wings while averaging between 18 and 20 minutes per game.