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'''Karl Andreas JohnssonJohnson''' (born 21 November 1994), last name sometimes spelled '''Johnson''', is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[Winger (ice hockey)|winger]] currently playing for <!--the [[Toronto Marlies]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) as a prospect of--> the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). JohnssonJohnson was selected by the Maple Leafs in the seventh round, 202nd overall, of the [[2013 NHL Entry Draft]].

JohnssonJohnson was born on 21 November 1994, in [[Gävle]]. He is the youngest son of retired ice hockey player [[Jonas Johnson]]. Andreas' older brother [[Jonathan Johnson (ice hockey)|Jonathan]] is also an ice hockey player, currently playing for [[IF Troja-Ljungby]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JONATHAN JOHNSON|url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=21816|website=eliteprospects.com|accessdate=14 March 2018}}</ref>

JohnssonJohnson made his [[Swedish Hockey League|Elitserien]] debut for [[Frölunda HC]] on 18 December 2012, in a home game against [[AIK IF|AIK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.se/sport/ishockey/1.1167915-forlust-men-junioren-njot|title=Förlust – men junioren njöt|last=Rylander|first=Johan|date=2012-12-18|work=[[Göteborgs-Posten]]|language=Swedish|accessdate=2012-12-26}}</ref> In his second game, on 26 December at [[Rögle BK]], JohnssonJohnson scored his first career Elitserien goal, the game-winning goal in the shootout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/elitserien/frolunda/article15985353.ab|title=Jag har övat lite på träningarna...|last=Magné|first=Joakim|date=2012-12-26|work=[[Aftonbladet]]|language=Swedish|accessdate=2012-12-26}}</ref>

On 21 April 2014, JohnssonJohnson was named the SHL Rookie of the Year, beating out Frölunda teammates [[Alexander Wennberg]] and fellow Maple Leafs prospect [[Tom Nilsson]], as well as [[HV71]]'s [[Kevin Fiala]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.swehockey.se/Nyheter/NyheterfranSvenskaIshockeyforbundet/2014/April2014/AndreasJohnsonaretsrookie/ |title=Andreas Johnson årets rookie |date=2014-04-20}}</ref>

During the [[2014–15 SHL season|2014–15 season]], JohnssonJohnson led Frölunda in goals with 22, also contributing 13 assists for 35 points from 55 regular season games played. On 4 June 2015, the Maple Leafs signed JohnssonJohnson to a three-year, entry-level contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=769943|title = Maple Leafs sign Johnson; re-sign Brennan|date = 4 June 2015|accessdate = 4 June 2015| website = Official Website of the Toronto Maple Leafs|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>

The following season was another sensational year for JohnssonJohnson, in which he finished 6th in league scoring and helped Frölunda captured their 4th championship. Having stated this would be his last season in Sweden and wanting to begin his North American development, JohnssonJohnson debuted for the [[Toronto Marlies]] shortly afterwards, in order to assist their playoff run.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies/2016/5/9/11639462/andreas-johnson-makes-his-debut-in-marlies-ot-loss |title=Andreas Johnson makes his debut in Marlies OT loss |date=9 May 2016 |accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> However, his stint was cut short, as in his second North American game, Johnsson was hit in the head by an elbow from [[Albany Devils]] player [[Dan Kelly (ice hockey)|Dan Kelly]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pack|first1=Joe|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-prospect-andreas-johnson-helped-off-ice-big-hit/ |title=Maple Leafs prospect Andreas Johnson helped off ice after big hit|publisher=sportsnet.ca|date=10 May 2016 |accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> Kelly was suspended 10 games for the play, and Johnsson would not suit up for another game that season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McKenna|first1=Ryan|title=Devils’ Kelly suspended 10 games for hit on Marlies’ Johnson|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/devils-kelly-suspended-10-games-hit-marlies-johnson/|website=sportsnet.ca|accessdate=11 March 2018|date=12 May 2016}}</ref>

During the [[2017–18 AHL season]] JohnssonJohnson was named to the 2018 AHL All-Star Game as a replacement for [[ Kasperi Kapanen]] who was called up to the NHL.<ref name = "recall">{{cite web|title=Maple Leafs Recall Andreas Johnsson and Calle Rosen|url=https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/maple-leafs-recall-andreas-johnsson-and-calle-rosen/c-296900266|website=NHL.com|accessdate=14 March 2018|date=13 March 2018}}</ref> On 13 March 2018 Johnsson was called up to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with teammate [[Calle Rosén]].<ref name = "recall"/>