Adam Larsson

Adam Larsson

32-Year-Old DefensemanD
Seattle Kraken
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Again serving in a top-pairing role for the Kraken, Larsson saw his offensive numbers dip significantly. He managed just 18 points in 81 games, a far cry from the 33 points in 82 games he posted the year prior. Larsson was his usual productive self in terms of hits (162) and blocked shots (151), but it's going to be difficult to rely on scoring from the big Swede on a year-by-year basis considering he gets no power-play time. Larsson has durability on his side, having missed exactly one game (for personal reasons) the past four years, but he's nothing more than a late-round fantasy pick in formats which value hits and blocks. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Kraken in September of 2024.
Ends slump with two assists
DSeattle Kraken
December 5, 2024
Larsson recorded two assists, two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
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Larsson had gone 21 contests without a point entering Thursday. He had 27 hits, 41 blocked shots, 35 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in that span, serving as an effective defensive presence despite the lack of offense. For the season, he's at five points, 43 shots, 59 blocks, 37 hits, 17 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 27 appearances in a top-pairing role.
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Larsson eclipsed the 30-point mark for the first time in his career in 2022-23, racking up eight goals and 25 assists in 82 contests. He hasn't missed a game in three years, a remarkable display of durability for a player that never backs down from physical play. With the Kraken, he's been Vince Dunn's regular defense partner, which has unlocked a bit of offense for Larsson. The Swede is probably a safe bet for 20 points, and he can also push for 200-plus hits and 150-plus blocked shots. His plus-27 mark last year was also a career high, though his success in that area will likely depend on if the Kraken can continue to drive play effectively as a team. View him as a solid depth option in fantasy drafts this year, and one with higher upside in leagues that reward hits and blocks.
One of the Kraken's few free-agent splurges prior to their maiden voyage, Larsson played in all 82 games for the team a season ago. He finished with a career-high 25 points in addition to averaging more than 22 minutes per game (22:17) for the second time in his 11 years in the league. Larsson's minus-23 rating was concerning, but that should improve as the Kraken add a bit more talent to their roster. Larsson has no fantasy value in standard formats, but he's always good for high hit and block totals, giving him late-round value in leagues which value such statistics.
Larsson is a hard-scrabble defender who takes on the best opposing forwards (and usually wins). He blocks more than 100 shots a season and lays more than 200 hits, and that combo sets him up for multicategory success. But he's not going to help in standard formats or those that emphasize offense. Larsson will anchor the Kraken's blue line after leaving the Oilers in free agency to get the fresh start he's looking for.
Larsson lost a large chunk of 2019-20 to a broken fibula that cost him roughly six weeks. The Swede then had a relatively poor season with just six points in 49 appearances. He saw just 19:50 per game -- he hadn't seen such low ice time since 2013-14 with the Devils. Larsson still provided a solid physical edge with 112 hits and 82 blocked shots, but that heavy playing style makes him a big injury risk with little offensive upside. The 28-year-old Larsson will probably fill a bottom-pairing role in the upcoming campaign, so it would be a shock to see much more than 15 points from him, although he may still have some value in deeper formats due to his formidable non-counting stats.
Larsson, much like his team, had an underwhelming 2018-19 campaign. The Swedish blueliner collected just 20 points a season ago and finished with the fourth-worst plus/minus in the league (minus-28). Since Edmonton acquired Larsson in the deal that sent Taylor Hall to New Jersey, the 26-year-old has played a ton of minutes for the Oilers but has disappointed in the offensive department with 52 points in 224 contests. Expected to once again log heavy minutes on Edmonton's blue line in 2019-20, the potential is there for Larsson to be a factor in fantasy this upcoming season, but don't go reaching for him on draft day.
The brawny Swede fashioned 13 points in 2017-18. As one of the top defenseman in Edmonton, Larsson's heavy role -- he averaged 21:56 of ice time last season -- increases his chances of contributing on a nightly basis, especially in leagues that cater to his physical presence (239 hits and 140 blocks). Larsson isn't going to single handedly carry a team's defensive unit but remains a model of consistency.
Larsson's change of venue from New Jersey to Edmonton last offseason mostly resulted in more of the same -- he went from three goals and 15 assists to four goals and 15 assists, though his rating did rise to a career-best plus-21. That’s the main benefit of being the stay-at-home complement to fellow Swede Oscar Klefbom, who enjoyed an offensive breakout in 2016-17. Another such season is likely on tap for Larsson, now 24 years old and not showing many signs of breaking out offensively the way one might expect from the 2011 draft’s No. 4 pick. However, fantasy owners in leagues that reward hits and blocked shots will be happy with him, as the gritty blueliner was a one-man wrecking ball and puck cushion last year, laying 253 hits and blocking 160 shots. Edmonton fans should be happy, too, even though the franchise paid a dear price for him in star winger Taylor Hall -- Larsson’s brought a level of defensive commitment to the Oilers that they'd been lacking for years, and while much of the credit for their dramatic improvement last year will rightly go to Connor McDavid, their key blue-line acquisition deserves some as well.
The whole city of Edmonton may still be buzzing with rage over the price the Oilers paid for Larsson this offseason, as they traded premier winger Taylor Hall straight up for him. That said, Edmonton has no shortage of scoring options, while Larsson should help shore up a defense that was disastrous last season. The fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft skated to a tidy plus-15 mark for the Devils in 2015-16, but replicating that output will be difficult on a far less defensively oriented Oilers squad. Larsson also didn’t sniff power-play time on a team severely lacking in options at the point, so don’t expect a significant boost in offensive production for the 23-year-old Swede despite the change of scenery.
Signed to a six-year extension in the offseason, it’s clear the Devils have faith in Larsson moving forward. The Swedish defenseman set a career high with 24 points in 64 games last season, emerging as a legitimate threat on an offensively challenged Devils team. The 22-year-old has size (6-foot-3, 200 pounds) and pedigree (No. 4 overall pick in 2011) on his side, but it’s hard to see him posting whopping numbers on a team that annually lacks offensive talent at the forward spot. If he can stay healthy, Larsson, who averaged 20:57 of ice time in 2014-15, can threaten or surpass 30 points in spite of his unfavorable team context. In addition to his scoring totals, Larsson pitched in with a respectable 92 hits and 120 blocks, demonstrating that he can be the Devils' No. 1 defenseman both now and for years to come.
Will this be the year that the 2011 No. 4 overall pick makes the jump and shows the potential he’s long been rumored to have? Larsson saw limited action with the Devils last season, playing 26 games and registering just a goal and an assist over that span. Larsson will turn 22 in November and should see more ice time this season with the departure of Mark Fayne and Anton Volchenkov. He will need to demonstrate consistency defensively to stay in the lineup, as coach Peter DeBoer has a short leash with young defenders. Larsson is worth a gamble in deep leagues and keeper leagues; just be sure to monitor his ice time.
Larsson is entering his third NHL season and the Devils are waiting for 2011's fourth-overall pick to mature into the player they believed they drafted. Larsson again saw himself in and out of the lineup during the lockout-shortened season, playing 37 games and grabbing six assists with 48 shots on goal. He has shown flashes of offensive ability but doesn't shoot often. He has the most upside of any Devils' defensemen but how much power play time he will see remains a question due to the presence of Marek Zidlicky and Andy Greene. As was the case last season, Larsson's value remains higher in keeper leagues.
Much hype surrounded Adam Larsson after being the fourth-overall pick of the 2011 draft, as he drew comparisons to everyone from Nicklas Lidstrom and Devils’ assistant coach Scott Stevens. Larsson turned 19 during last season and he definitely experienced a learning curve coming from the Swedish Elite League. Larsson finished the season with 18 points and a minus-7 rating while seeing himself in and out of the lineup at times, playing in 65 games, but he played in just five of New Jersey’s 24 playoff games this past spring. Larsson remains a developing talent with great potential, but expect him to continue to experience a few bumps this season. Still, he should challenge the 20-25 point mark, provided he can shore up his defensive-zone play.
Larsson was the fourth overall pick and the top-rated defender in this year's draft after distinguishing himself at the World Junior Championships. Larsson brings an all-around skillset to the Devils and will have every opportunity to make the squad, but he's not expected to light it up offensively. Instead, he's a heady player that has drawn comparisons to Nick Lidstrom and Victor Hedman, as he has the potential to be a franchise defender. However, all these intangibles don't necessarily translate to fantasy production. Larsson's a talent, but rookie defensemen typically don't offer much to those outside of keeper leagues. Remember his name, just don't call it too early.
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Stuck in scoring slump
DSeattle Kraken
November 24, 2024
Larsson was held off the scoresheet for the 16th straight game in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
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Slides helper in win
DSeattle Kraken
October 17, 2024
Larsson posted an assist and five blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.
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Chips in offense in win
DSeattle Kraken
October 16, 2024
Larsson garnered a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Nashville.
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Locked up by Seattle
DSeattle Kraken
September 10, 2024
Larsson signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Kraken on Tuesday.
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Back with team
DSeattle Kraken
April 9, 2024
Larsson (personal) has rejoined the team ahead of Tuesday's clash with Arizona, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
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Closing in on contract extension
DSeattle Kraken
September 9, 2024
Larsson is expected to sign a four-year contract extension worth $5.25 million annually with the Kraken, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Monday.
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With the Kraken featuring offensive defensemen Brandon Montour and Vince Dunn in its top four, the team is presumably trying to lock down a defensive defenseman in Larsson for the foreseeable future. The 31-year-old defenseman has appeared in 848 games in his NHL career, registering 213 points and a plus-28 rating. Larsson will fill a top-four role for Seattle during the 2024-25 season.
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