With the team’s top scorer gone, the expectations for Larsson were high. Here’s how he lived up to the bar that was set high for day one.
Immediate Impact
When Larsson joined the team, he brought with him a shutdown game and smart defence. The 24-year-old takes exceptional care of the puck and immediately made the Oilers’ blueline stronger. Put on the top pairing alongside Oscar Klefbom, Larsson helped bring a tough, physical and strong style of defence that the team hadn’t seen in years.
In addition to that, Larsson helped the team in one of their weakest areas, and could also move the puck if necessary.