ADAM LARSSON NEWS

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

Good to go Larsson (illness) will play Tuesday versus the Rangers, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Larsson, who has played in 311 consecutive contests, will get to keep his streak going despite leaving Monday's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh early. He has produced three goals, 14 points, 75 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and 72 hits across 43 games this campaign.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with illness Larsson left Monday's 3-0 loss to the Penguins early due to an illness, source reports.

Impact Larsson's status for Thursday's game versus the Rangers is currently up in the air. If Larsson and Vince Dunn (undisclosed) are both unable to go, the Kraken will likely promote a defender from the minors to fill in against New York.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win Larsson notched an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots, two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Larsson set up a Jordan Eberle tally in the first period. With a goal and four assists over his last seven games, Larsson is in one of his most productive stretches of the season. He's up to 14 points in 42 outings while adding 81 blocked shots, 75 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-4 rating through 42 appearances in a top-pairing role.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Thursday Larsson scored a goal, dished an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Larsson reached the 10-assist mark for the year on Tye Kartye's first-period marker. In the third, Larsson scored a goal of his own to produce the final score. The defenseman has four points over his last six outings and is now at 13 points, 73 shots on net, 78 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-1 rating through 41 contests overall.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist in win Larsson logged an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights in the Winter Classic.

Impact Larsson made his offensive contribution early, setting up Vince Dunn's shot that was tipped in by Eeli Tolvanen for the Kraken's first goal. Beyond that, Larsson played his usual physical game well to help the Kraken hold the fort defensively. The Swede has four points and a plus-6 rating over his last eight contests, which has seen him look more like he did last season. He's up to 11 points, 68 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 66 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 38 outings overall.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken roll into Winter Classic with a little help from Larsson T-shirt | NHL.com Image of defenseman with bowl cut all the rage in Seattle locker room

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NHL.COM

Notches helper Larsson recorded an assist and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Larsson snapped a three-game point drought with a helper on Kailer Yamamoto's first-period tally. While Larsson isn't one for big scoring numbers, he's managed three points over his last six outings. The 31-year-old blueliner has a modest 10 points to go with 60 hits, 67 blocked shots, 66 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 36 appearances in a top-pairing role this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE