Kim Johnsson

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size =
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 193
team = Minnesota Wild
league = NHL
nationality = Sweden
birth_date = Birth date and age|1976|3|16|mf=y
birth_place = Malmö, SE
career_start = 1993
draft = 286^th overall
draft_year = 1994
draft_team = New York Rangers
former_teams = New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers|

Kim Johnsson (born March 16, 1976 in Malmö, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He plays defence for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Johnsson was selected 286th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, the last pick in that draft. After playing 2 seasons with the Rangers, he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on August 20, 2001 along with Jan Hlaváč, Pavel Brendl, and a 3rd-round pick for Eric Lindros. After four seasons with the Flyers, Johnsson signed a four-year contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 1, 2006.

Awards

*2001–02: Barry Ashbee Trophy (Best Defenceman (Philadelphia Flyers))
*2003–04: Barry Ashbee Trophy (Best Defenceman (Philadelphia Flyers))

Career statistics

"Stats as of end of season."

International play

*2002 - Played for Sweden in the XIX Olympic Winter Games

External links

*hockeydb|37602