"He seemed a bit more offensively inclined than I expected, but he also had issues with giveaways and getting pressured into mistakes. What I did like was his skating - he was mobile, competitive and used that to close gaps and pressure others into errors. Danford isn't overly creative and is best when he fades into the background, but he can also kill penalties and block shots,"
"Johansson, selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NHL Draft, appeared in five of the seven games for Sweden, going without a point and was minus-one. The minimal ice-time wasn't great for the 19-year-old, who appeared to take a step back from the play he displayed in the summer. On one hand, Johansson was excellent at the World Junior Summer Showcase."
Sweden won the 2026 World Junior Championship with a 3-2 victory over Czechia, earning its first gold since 2012. Canada’s defenseman Danford played all seven games on the third pairing with Kashawn Aitcheson, recording one assist and finishing plus-one. Evaluations of Danford were mixed: he showed offensive inclination and strong skating but struggled with giveaways, pressure, and pace. Johansson, a fourth-round 2024 draft pick, appeared in five games for Sweden with no points and limited ice time, appearing overwhelmed at times. Danford will return to the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs, where he has one goal and 11 assists and a plus-eight.
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