Prospect Info: Johan Larsson (2013 via trade) – '14-15: Rochester #26 (AHL)

[Wisent42]

I thought I'd offer some information about Johan Larsson. Since I'm not only a Sabres fan, but also a Brynäs fan, I've watched Larsson closely in Sweden. I can say that it's a wierd and luxurious feeling that a favourite player in my Swedish team joins my favourite NHL-team.

My opinion on Larsson is that he's a solid two-way center who plays a very mature game considering his age. He was a huge part of Brynäs winning the Swedish championship last year. Strong on the puck and in front of the net. Not that I know how that translates to NHL where the hockey is more intense, but I'll say this: Silfverberg (Ottawa) and Järnkrok (Detroit) were the dynamic duo of that team. While I love both of them, I'd say Larsson may have the tools to handle NHL hockey better than Järnkrok (although Järnkrok could be a perfect fit for Detroit and their system).

Really excited about Larsson becoming a blue and gold!

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[HockeyH3aven]

Pardon my ignorance, is he playing in the SEL or the junior league?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Pardon my ignorance, is he playing in the SEL or the junior league?

He was with Minnesota in San Jose and was pulled off the ice along with Hackett before the trade

 

[Deevo]

Pardon my ignorance, is he playing in the SEL or the junior league?

Spent the year in Houston. I believe he played 1 game for the Wild.

 

[Endless Ike]

 

[Wisent42]

Pardon my ignorance, is he playing in the SEL or the junior league?

62 games in the AHL for Houston. 14 goals, 23 assists. Noted for one game for Minnesota.

 

[Wisent42]

Fika is teh ****!

 

[Myllz]

Really liking the idea of having him in the pipeline. Sounds exactly like the kind of player this team could use.

 

[Criispen]

Real happy that we've got another Swedish prospect, although i'm not a fan of Brynäs i got to see him play last year when they played Färjestad. He looks like a solid player and it will be interesting to see him develop.

 

[Wisent42]

Real happy that we've got another Swedish prospect, although i'm not a fan of Brynäs i got to see him play last year when they played Färjestad. He looks like a solid player and it will be interesting to see him develop.

He scored an amazing opening goal in the third semi-final against Färjestad. I'm guessing you and I had different feelings about that?

 

[SatanwasaSlovak]

Fika is teh ****!

Depends if you get a cookie to the coffee.



No seriously i'm really excited about Johan Larsson here, he was good with Brynäs that year and i think he will do good at Buffalo aswell.

 

[Myllz]

For what it's worth, Regier said it'll be up to the coaches to decide if Larsson plays wing or center.

 

[brian_griffin]

I thought I'd offer some information about Johan Larsson. Since I'm not only a Sabres fan, but also a Brynäs fan, I've watched Larsson closely in Sweden. I can say that it's a wierd and luxurious feeling that a favourite player in my Swedish team joins my favourite NHL-team.

My opinion on Larsson is that he's a solid two-way center who plays a very mature game considering his age. He was a huge part of Brynäs winning the Swedish championship last year. Strong on the puck and in front of the net. Not that I know how that translates to NHL where the hockey is more intense, but I'll say this: Silfverberg (Ottawa) and Järnkrok (Detroit) were the dynamic duo of that team. While I love both of them, I'd say Larsson may have the tools to handle NHL hockey better than Järnkrok (although Järnkrok could be a perfect fit for Detroit and their system).

Really excited about Larsson becoming a blue and gold!

I've only seen a little of Silfverberg, and none of Jarnkrok. Does Larsson compare at all to Tomas Holmstrom? Or not so much that type of park-in-front net presence?

 

[Wisent42]

I've only seen a little of Silfverberg, and none of Jarnkrok. Does Larsson compare at all to Tomas Holmstrom? Or not so much that type of park-in-front net presence?

No, not the Holmström-type. Not so much park-in-front. I mean more a type of player who is good at using his body to cover the puck and battle for it. And he was never afraid to drive to the net, although the D-men in SEL are a bit nicer. Not so many Prongers over here.

 

[Ron C.]

I thought I'd offer some information about Johan Larsson. Since I'm not only a Sabres fan, but also a Brynäs fan, I've watched Larsson closely in Sweden. I can say that it's a wierd and luxurious feeling that a favourite player in my Swedish team joins my favourite NHL-team.

My opinion on Larsson is that he's a solid two-way center who plays a very mature game considering his age. He was a huge part of Brynäs winning the Swedish championship last year. Strong on the puck and in front of the net. Not that I know how that translates to NHL where the hockey is more intense, but I'll say this: Silfverberg (Ottawa) and Järnkrok (Detroit) were the dynamic duo of that team. While I love both of them, I'd say Larsson may have the tools to handle NHL hockey better than Järnkrok (although Järnkrok could be a perfect fit for Detroit and their system).

Really excited about Larsson becoming a blue and gold!

Thank you for the background information.

 

[sabregoat]

He was with Minnesota in San Jose and was pulled off the ice along with Hackett before the trade

Wasn't Hodgson also in San Jose last year when he was traded?

 

[gallagt01]

Will Larsson start in Buffalo?

 

[Revelate]

Will Larsson start in Buffalo?

No per Regier.

 

[Royisgone]

Any player nicknamed "The Bull" has gotta be worth a shot.

 

[gallagt01]

No per Regier.

I believe you, just wondering where you caught that? I didn't see it in his interview with Duff on Sabres.com.

 

[Paxon]

Whatever this is...

I believe you, just wondering where you caught that? I didn't see it in his interview with Duff on Sabres.com.

He said it in the press conference

 

[Revelate]

John Vogl ‏@BuffNewsVogl 2h
Both Johan Larsson and Matt Hackett will start in Rochester, Sabres GM Darcy Regier says.
https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl

 

[Myllz]

Whatever this is...



He said it in the press conference

What the hell?

At least he can grow a playoff beard already. Larsson > Crosby.

 

[stokes84]

How's his skating?

 

[1TuchAnd1NoTuch]

How's his skating?

Good question, we need speed