Former Detroit Red Wings forward Greg Johnson died Monday at his home in metro Detroit. He was 48.
The Chronicle Journal in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Johnson's hometown, first reported the news. No cause of death was provided.
Johnson was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1989, but he broke into the NHL with the Wings in 1993. Johnson played 177 games for the Wings, producing 33 goals and 48 assists.
On January 27, 1997, the Wings sent Johnson to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tomas Sandstrom. Johnson spent three seasons with the Penguins before finishing his career with the Nashville Predators, serving as captain from 2002-06.