Oh, no doubt about it. He's just a steady defenseman that gives the young guys confidence to play there game, knowing Greene is there to cover for them if need be. But Larsson has made big strides himself as a player. He's more physically imposing this season, more engaging on both sides of the ice. Even before Pete left he was great defensively, but after that he's been given the green light to play a little more offensive minded and it's paying off.
I don't know if his skating will ever improve to an elite level. His posture on the ice is very awkward and doesn't really allow for the smoothest of strides. But he makes up for that with great positioning, awareness, and stickwork that it really balances it out.