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Calle's finale Johansson retires after record 983 games with CapitalsPosted: Thursday August 07, 2003 1:10 PMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Defenseman Calle Johansson retired Thursday, ending a career in which he appeared in more games than any other player in Washington Capitals history. Johansson, 36, will remain with the team as a scout. He played 983 games for the Capitals during a team-record 15 seasons. He also is the franchise's leader in points by a defenseman (474), assists by a defenseman (361) and power-play goals by a defenseman (51). Johansson's career ended on a harsh note. He was upset when he was benched by rookie coach Bruce Cassidy for most of overtime in the Game 6 loss to Tampa Bay that eliminated Washington from the playoffs. General manager George McPhee previously announced that Johansson would not be returning as a player. "In pursuing free agency I realized that it would be much too difficult to put on another team's jersey," Johansson said. "And I believe I made a great decision by staying with the Capitals." Johansson was acquired from Buffalo in a trade in 1989. The Sabres drafted him in 1985. Johansson played for Sweden in 1998 Olympics, 1996 World Cup, the 1991 and 1992 world championships and the 1986 and 1987 world junior championships. |
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