Mikael Johansson Signed by Canadiens, Alexei Yemelin on the Horizon?

The Montreal Canadiens have signed free-agent forward Mikael Johansson from the Swedish champion Farjestad (Karlstad).

Johansson, 23, has scored 95 points in 203 games in Swedish Elite League with Farjestad.

Johansson was originally drafted by Detroit in 2003 (ninth round).

The Canadiens reportedly signed Johansson to a one-year, two-way contract for $1.075 million.

This has been confirmed by Farjestad's director of sports, Thomas Rundqvist but not confirmed by the Canadiens.

Over the weekend, RDS cited Russian media reports that defenceman Alexei Yemelin  (pictured) is negotiating with the Canadiens.

A Habs' third-round choice in 2004, Yemelin played with champion Ak Bars Kazan of the  KHL this past season.

The 23-year old is a stay at home defenceman that has already developed a reputation as a tough, physical player.

He does not have a contract with the KHL for next season and has been highly touted ,as NHL-ready, for the last two seasons.

With the potential loss of Mike Komisarek to free agency on July 1, the Canadiens will be looking to fill the potential void left with the young Russian.