Samuel Johannesson


Samuel Johannesson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League while under contract to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 6th round of the 2020 NHL entry draft with the 176th overall pick.
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Playing career

Johannesson made his SHL debut with Rögle BK in the 2018–19 season. Following the 2021–22 season, Johannesson left Rögle BK, signing a two-year contract with fellow SHL club, Brynäs IF, on 4 May 2022. After Brynäs were relegated to HockeyAllsvenskan in 2023, Johannesson opted to remain in the SHL and was signed by Örebro HK to a two-year contract beginning in the 2023–24 season.
After establishing a new career high with 11 goals from the blueline and posting 27 points through 47 regular season games with Örebro HK, Johannesson was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues of the NHL on 30 April 2024.