Mike Babcock is a lot happier these days as he has three good offensive lines.
The third line of Joakim Andersson, Damien Brunner and Gustav Nyquist has been outstanding for the Detroit coach as he put the trio together late in the regular season when the Red Wings promoted Nyquist and Andersson from the minors and dropped Brunner from the top line. "The Andersson line has been a key for us because we got worked in the three line the first two or three months (of the regular season)," Babcock said. "We couldn't handle it."

Center Joakim Andersson isn't scoring much, but he is being lauded by Red Wings coaches for his hockey sense which he has displayed during his 35 games with the team.
He likes the exposure to critical games and end-of-season play, which approach the intensity of the NHL playoffs. "I played a couple years in the Swedish playoffs," he said. "We went to the semifinals once, and I won two Swedish junior championships," Andersson said of his experience with the Frolunda Hockey Club, beginning at age 16. "It's a new situation, for sure. This is a new level for me, compared to the playoffs I've been in."

Joakim Andersson had an assist on Wednesday.
It was Andersson's first point in 13 games. He has eight points in 33 games while averaging 11:36 minutes per contest this season.

Joakim Andersson potted his first NHL goal in the Red Wings' 5-2 loss to the Ducks on Friday night.
Andersson, who also had an assist, has played in four games this year. He had 51 points last season in the AHL and will now get an extended look with Todd Bertuzzi on the shelf. Tomas Tatar scored for the second straight game, and he also had an assist. Damien Brunner and Jakub Kindl chipped in with the helpers.

Joakim Andersson is minus-one with a minor penalty in two games since being recalled to replace the injured Todd Bertuzzi on the weekend.
Andersson had 10 goals and 27 points for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL before his recall. He did win seven of 10 draws but has little to no fantasy value .

Red Wings recall C Joakim Andersson from AHL Grand Rapids.
Andersson takes the place of Todd Bertuzzi, who is sidelined indefinitely with an ailing back. Andersson has 10 goals and 27 points in 36 AHL games this season. He's not worth picking up in most leagues at this point.

Joakim Andersson was called up from the minors on Friday January 18.