Johnson talks hockey, Michigan
George Sipple wrote an article in the Detroit Free Press about newly signed center Greg Johnson and living in southeast Michigan.
Six years ago, Johnson had a house built in Rochester Hills where he and his family (a wife and two daughters) would spend their summers. They also like to visit Traverse City and Mackinac City. It will now become his family’s year long residence. I just want to know why you would come to southeast Michigan for summer. I can understand wanting to summer up north, but southeast Michigan? I’ve lived here all my life and I don’t get it…
Johnson, 35, played with the Wings in 1993-97. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tomas Sandstrom. “It’s just such a huge thrill and honor to get this opportunity again,” Johnson said of wearing the winged wheel. “Unfortunately, I missed out on the (Stanley) Cups.”
Johnson said he’s a more mature player now than he was in his first stint with the Wings. “Came into the league mostly as an offensive payer and have tried to become a complete, two-way player,” he said.
Johnson, who will likely play the role of a fourth-line center, was a captain for the Nashville Predators. He scored 11 goals and 19 points and was plus-5 in 68 games last season. “I’m going to be who I am,” he said. “I don’t think that team lacks in leadership or experience.”
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