Nicklas Grossmann Nicklas Grossmann Nicklas Grossmann (born January 22, 1985) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Södertälje SK in the Hockeyallsvenskan (Allsv). Grossmann's professional career began in the Swedish Elite League during the 2003–04 season with Södertälje SK. However, Grossmann only notched two career points in the SEL, both assists, over two seasons. Even so, he was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft in the second round with the 56th overall pick. Grossmann's professional debut in North America came on October 8, 2005, with Stars affiliate the Iowa Stars. It was
Ryan Johnson (ice hockey, born 1976) considerable pain in his fractured finger. After completing his first season in Vancouver with 2 goals and 9 points in 62 games, it was revealed that off-season surgery was required for the injured finger. Nearly a month into the 2009–10 season, Johnson was involved in a head-first collision into the end boards in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on October 27, 2009. After chipping the puck into the offensive zone, Johnson lost his balance trying to skate around Detroit defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom and slid heavily into the boards with his shoulder and neck. He was taken off the