ADAM LARSSON NEWS

Goal, assist in Monday's win Larsson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Monday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Larsson's third-period tally was the game-winner, and he also helped out on a Jared McCann empty-netter. With four points over his last four contests, Larsson is having one of his best stretches of the season. He's up to three goals, 12 points, 65 shots on net, 60 hits, 102 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 48 outings overall while playing a shutdown role on Seattle's top defensive pairing.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two helpers in Tuesday's win Larsson collected two assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Both helpers came in the third period as the Kraken rallied from a 2-1 deficit. It was Larsson's first multi-point performance since he erupted for three assists Dec. 5 against the Islanders. but in between those efforts, the veteran blueliner managed just two points (one goal and one assist) in 17 contests with 32 blocked shots, 19 hits, 16 shots on net and a minus-6 rating.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Monday Larsson scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Larsson didn't miss time after leaving Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in the second period with an upper-body injury. Instead, the 32-year-old blueliner found the back of the net just for the second time this season. He's up to eight points through 41 games this season, though, tallying two goals and six helpers. He should remain a top-two defenseman, but he hasn't been much of a factor in terms of fantasy outside of his physicality stats (55 hits, 83 blocked shots).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Palat scores early in 3rd period as Devils beat Kraken 3-2 to snap 4-game losing streak

Ondrej Palat scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Larsson (upper body) will play against New Jersey on Monday, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Larsson participated in Monday's morning skate after leaving Saturday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton in the second period. He has accounted for six assists, seven points, 52 shots on goal, 83 blocked shots and 55 hits through 40 appearances this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Larsson is dealing with an upper-body injury sustained in Saturday's game versus the Oilers, and head coach Dan Bylsma said the team will "have to see how it reacts," Curtis Crabtr...

Impact Larsson is questionable at best to play Monday versus the Devils. The Kraken seem likely to call up an extra blueliner from AHL Coachella Valley as insurance prior to that contest. Ryker Evans would likely pick up extra ice time to help cover Larsson's potential absence.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Larsson (undisclosed) will not finish Saturday's game versus the Oilers.

Impact The nature of Larsson's injury was not revealed, but he was hurt late in the second period. If the 32-year-old defenseman is forced to miss time, the Kraken will likely need to make a roster move. Gustav Olofsson or Cale Fleury are usually the team's top options to summon from AHL Coachella Valley when there's an injury concern for the NHL defense corps.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Monday Larsson logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and a plus-4 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over Utah.

Impact Larsson ended a 10-game slump with this performance. The 32-year-old defenseman has maintained his usual spot on the top pairing this season, but the additions of Brandon Montour and Ryker Evans to the Kraken's blue line have resulted in Larsson getting fewer minutes. His ice time is down by more than two minutes from last year (22:57 per game in 2023-24, 20:49 this season). He's picked up seven points, 52 shots on net, 53 hits, 81 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 38 appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with two assists Larsson recorded two assists, two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in scoring slump Larsson was held off the scoresheet for the 16th straight game in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Larsson is a top-four defenseman who plays in a shutdown role, so it's not unusual for him to have long stretches without offense. This is a pretty bad slump even in that context, though he also opened last year on a 13-game drought and ended the 2023-24 campaign with no points over his last 20 outings. Overall, the 32-year-old has three points, 32 shots on net, 31 hits, 43 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 21 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in win Larsson posted an assist and five blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Larsson has earned all three of his points this season over the last two games, a span in which the Kraken have 13 goals as a team. The 31-year-old defenseman has been able to see a slightly smaller workload so far, averaging 21:15 of ice time per game thanks to the defensive work of the Brandon Montour-Jamie Oleksiak pairing. In addition to his three points, Larsson has seven shots on net, eight hits, 14 blocked shots and four PIM this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in offense in win Larsson garnered a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Nashville.

Impact Larsson registered the primary assist on Ryker Evans' first-period marker before sealing the victory with an empty-net goal late in the third. Larsson added three shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 21:14 of ice time. The right-shot blueliner is cemented on Seattle's top defensive pairing after signing a four-year contract with the club in September.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken score 4 unanswered goals in 3rd period and send Predators to 3rd straight loss 7-3

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann and Adam Larsson each had a goal and an assist to lead Seattle Kraken to a 7-3 victory over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Locked up by Seattle Larsson signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Larsson was rewarded with a raise ahead of the 2024-25 season, and the 31-year-old is tied into Seattle for the next five years. The right-shot defenseman has missed just one game over the last three years, an incredible feat of durability and consistency. Larsson will continue to be a stay-at-home defenseman in a top four that features offensive defensemen Brandon Montour and Vince Dunn. Larsson should open the season on the top defensive pairing.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken agree to 4-year extension with defenseman Adam Larsson worth $5.25 million per year

The Seattle Kraken and veteran defenseman Adam Larsson have reached an agreement on a four-year extension that will keep one of their top blue liners under contract through the 202...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken D Adam Larsson gets 4-year, $21M extension The Seattle Kraken are signing defenseman Adam Larsson to a four-year, $21 million extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Larsson, 31,...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Back with team Larsson (personal) has rejoined the team ahead of Tuesday's clash with Arizona, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Larsson wasn't in the lineup for the Kraken's last game due to the birth of his child but is expected to retake his place on the blue line Tuesday. The defenseman isn't exactly known for his offensive upside, as evident by the fact that he is currently pointless in 14 straight contests.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Larsson (personal) will miss Friday's game against Anaheim, per Alison Lukan of Root Sports.

Impact Larsson has four goals, 18 points, 55 PIM, 154 hits and 143 blocks in 75 outings in 2023-24. Justin Schultz is set to draw back into the lineup Friday due to Larsson being unavailable.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits game-winning goal Larsson scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Larsson's tally 21 seconds into the third period ended up being the game-winner. The tally was his third point in 11 games since the All-Star break. The 31-year-old defenseman has contributed little offense while serving as the more defensive member of the Kraken's first pairing. He's at four goals, 18 points, 94 shots on net, 127 hits, 120 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 61 appearances this season.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist in loss Larsson posted an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and six PIM in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Larsson snapped a five-game slump with his helper on a Jordan Eberle tally in the third period. Larsson was held without a hit for the first time since Jan. 16, though the physicality hasn't helped much to offset his poor scoring performance this season. The 31-year-old defenseman is at 17 points, 91 shots on net, 119 hits, 107 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 57 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple in loss Larsson logged an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Larsson has two helpers over his last four contests to bounce back from a five-game slump in mid-January. The defenseman continues to see big defensive minutes on the top pairing. He's at 16 points, 83 shots on net, 95 hits, 96 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 51 contests this season, though that's behind the pace that saw him rack up a career-best 33 points a year ago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Friday Larsson produced an assist, three hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Larsson snapped a five-game slump with the helper on Brian Dumoulin's first-period tally. It's not unusual for Larsson to have extended droughts -- he got on the scoresheet in just one of the Kraken's first 19 games. The 31-year-old blueliner is at 15 points, 79 shots on net, 83 hits and 91 blocked shots over 48 appearances, making it unlikely he matches last year's 33-point performance.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE