Andersson leaving the NHL after the Playoffs

[NerveDamage 4,176]

A report has emerged indicating that forward Joakim Andersson will be joining a team in his native Sweden, Orebro HK, upon the completion of the playoffs.

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[kylee 727]

Tank now.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

For the first time ever on the arena stage, opening for

SUTTAL INTAHFIRINSE

I introduce to you...

MASsS EXxXODuS!!!!!!

[kickazz 5,459]

I'll say what I said when Cleary got demoted to grand rapids. And when Kindl was traded.

See yea.

Edited April 17, 2016 by kickazz

[marcaractac 3,963]

Can he leave right now?

[amato 3,210]

Maybe that's part of why they brought him up? Partially the reasons they've said but also partially as a favor to him?

[MisterDangles 65]

Maybe that's part of why they brought him up? Partially the reasons they've said but also partially as a favor to him?

If that's the case then I quit being a fan of this team.

[chaps80 1,591]

Good ******* riddance. It's not like any NHL teams want him. Except Detroit unfortunately.

[amato 3,210]

If that's the case then I quit being a fan of this team.

Yeah I mean, probably not.. But I wouldn't be surprised

[Wingnut1989 165]

Idk how guys like him even make it to the NHL. Beyond me. See ya.

[LeftWinger 5,065]

I don't blame him. At least Holland won't re-sign him to a loyalty contract.

...hey Joakim, can you take a couple more Swedes with you? Ericsson and Nyquist to be exact...

[matt198913 932]

Why is he playing then. Screw him

[WingsallTheway 383]

This just in,

Andersson has cleared waivers in the SEL so Holland has decided to sign him to a 5 year contract. NMC.

[VM1138 1,921]

Hope he finds success there. It's not his fault the Wings kept him around far too long. It's not like he repeatedly blackmailed the Wings like Cleary probably did.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

good luck in Sweden thanks for the service

[krsmith17 7,191]

The title should really have "Joakim" Andersson in the title... I got a huge fright thinking it was Hakan leaving us...

Anyway, great news! Good luck back in Sweden!

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Can he take Ericsson with him? Why even play Anderson, he has no motivation and isn't like we need him in order to win.

[DRW Dominance 255]

this is hilarious that it's even news...

[Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453]

Well thank goodness he's willing to stay for the playoffs, he's so vital.

[Andy Pred 48 337]

I really can't understand the hate some of the so called fans on here vent towards a player of their team. He was a 4 th liner that did what he was asked to do. But for a couple of inches he'd have had an early goal in game 1 and who knows what may have happened. Still I wish him the best of luck in whatever he does next and thanks for his time here in Detroit. To all the badmouthing "fans" he can say something none of you can , he played over 200 games in the show and wore the Winged wheel to boot.

[krsmith17 7,191]

I would agree with you about some of the s*** talk on just about any other player. People that constantly b**** about Nyquist or Tatar or Ericsson or Smith, etc, etc, drives me nuts, but I do believe the s*** talking on Andersson is at least somewhat warranted... I just don't believe he is / was ever an NHL quality player. I'd bet if he were with just about any other organization, he wouldn't have gotten close to 200 games played, and would never have even made it at all with some teams.

There's a reason not a single team wanted him for free in January, and there's a reason he's leaving for Sweden. There isn't however, a single logical reason based on all of this as to why he is still playing for us in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over MUCH better players...

Nonetheless, I don't hate Andersson, I just don't think he's an NHL calibre player. I'm happy to see him go, but I'll wish him nothing but the best of luck in Sweden...

[marcaractac 3,963]

Andersson is nothing more than an ideal 13th forward. A warm body that can fill in every blue moon that won't make mistakes. In no way should he be dressed in an Nhl playoff game. It's embarrassing.

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Hate to sound cold and negative towards him. But bye bye, don't let the door hit ya on the ass on your way out! IMO he's lucky to even play at the AHL level, let alone in the NHL. This should be music to any Wings fans ears. This just frees up a spot for someone more deserving, like Mantha or Pulk, or hell even Jurco (even tho it seems Jurco isn't really getting much better with experience).

[GMRwings1983 8,802]

Idk how guys like him even make it to the NHL. Beyond me. See ya.

Because back then the Wings thought every Swedish jobber can turn into the next Zetterberg or Franzen.

[themcityblues 249]

I've thought Andersson's been good. He always moves his legs, is a good PK-er, and has a responsible hockey sense. He'll never score any goals, but he's really a perfect 4th liner. He just never played with anybody good.