Adam Larsson feels he benefited tremendously from playing a lot and in all situations with AHL Albany this campaign. "I've been stronger, I've been faster," he said. "It's a different type of play down there. There's not a lot of system and it can be hard some games. You never know. You can get three guys on you. That's probably the biggest difference compared to here and I think that's a good experience to have. It's been very helpful for me. It's been fun." New Jersey coach Pete DeBoer feels that Larsson made positive strides in the minors as well. The fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft earned 19 points in 33 games with Albany during the lockout.