Ryan Johansen felt the perfect way to close the book on his illustrious NHL playing career was to have his infant son on hand for the occasion.
As such, 4-month-old Grayson will be with dad at Bridgestone Arena for Johansen’s retirement appreciation night when the Nashville Predators host the Montreal Canadiens on March 28.
Johansen, who is sixth all time in points in Predators history, announced on Thursday he is retiring from the NHL after a 14-season career.
“I wanted my boy to be there and to have that moment,” Johansen told the Preds Official Postcast on Thursday when asked about the upcoming ceremony paying tribute to end of his 905-game NHL career.
“I always loved interacting with guy’s kids over my…