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2015-16 Red Wings Player Grades: Jonathan Ericsson

It's time to evaluate every Red Wings fan's favorite black hole defenseman

Player Profile

Born: March 2, 1984
Birthplace: Karlskrona, Sweden
Drafted: Detroit, 9th round (252nd overall), 2002
Shoots: Left
Contract Status: Signed through 2020 (oh god), $4,250,000 cap hit (double oh god)

Season Narrative

When I watch sports, I try to separate an athlete from what he does on the playing surface to what he does off of it. There have been many players who seems like great guys, but I just loathe the way they play sports.