Johan Larsson LW FA Sat 11/27/21 7:10 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson (not injury related) will not play Saturday versus the Stars, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson will need to build up his conditioning before making a return to the lineup. Andrew Ladd also cleared protocols Friday and will be healthy enough to play in Saturday's contest. It's unclear if Larsson will be allowed to travel to Winnipeg for the Coyotes' game versus the Jets on Monday due to Canada's border restrictions for people who have tested positive for the virus -- if not, he may link up with the team Tuesday in Minnesota.
Johan Larsson LW FA Fri 11/26/21 2:20 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and will practice Friday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson has missed the last five games while in protocol but appears set to return for Arizona's next contest Saturday against visiting Dallas. He's managed five assists in 15 games this year.
Johan Larsson LW FA Tue 11/23/21 3:07 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and won't be available for Wednesday's game against Edmonton at a minimum, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson will miss a fifth straight contest Wednesday and remains without a definite timetable for his return. Jan Jenik will likely continue to hold onto a spot in the lineup until Larsson is cleared to play.
Johan Larsson LW FA Mon 11/15/21 12:15 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson has produced five points through 15 games while occupying a middle-six role. The Coyotes recently recalled Jan Jenik from the AHL, and Larsson's absence should open up a spot in the lineup for Jenik.
Johan Larsson LW FA Sun 11/7/21 1:42 AM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson posted two assists and three hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson set up both of Lawson Crouse's third-period tallies as the Coyotes earned their first win this year. The 29-year-old Larsson is up to five helpers, a minus-3 rating, 26 hits and nine PIM in 12 contests. He's added just six shots on goal -- the Swede is more of a defensive center, but the Coyotes' lack of depth has him playing in a top-six role.
Johan Larsson LW FA Tue 10/26/21 12:42 AM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson produced an assist and three hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson helped out on a Phil Kessel tally in the third period. The 29-year-old Larsson is up to three assists, five shots on net, 12 hits and an even plus-minus rating through six contests this year. The Swede's physicality and modest offense could have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats, but playing for the rebuilding Coyotes is likely to put a significant drag on his plus-minus in the long run.
Johan Larsson LW FA Sat 10/16/21 6:11 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson recorded an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson's ice time took a jump forward Saturday, as he played 18:25 in this contest after logging just 12:43 in the season opener versus the Blue Jackets. The Swede is a steady defensive center, but he's produced an assist in both games this year while adding two shots on net and a plus-2 rating. While he's best suited to a bottom-six role, the Coyotes are short on NHL-caliber forwards, so Larsson may be forced to play a more prominent role at times.
Johan Larsson LW FA Fri 10/15/21 12:43 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson produced an assist in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the offseason departure of Christian Dvorak, Larsson didn't see much more than bottom-six usage in the season opener. The 29-year-old had 12:43 of ice time Thursday. Larsson hasn't produced more than 18 points in a season in his career, so there's not much upside in his game for fantasy managers, but he could be a decent source of hits in deeper formats.
Johan Larsson LW FA Thu 9/23/21 5:43 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson (undisclosed) was on the ice for Thursday's practice, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson missed the last two games of last season with the mystery injury. The 29-year-old Swede posted 14 points and 77 hits in 52 contests in a bottom-six role in 2020-21. He could be in line for a bump in ice time after the Coyotes traded Christian Dvorak to the Canadiens, but Larsson's primarily defensive role will usually cap his scoring output below the 20-point mark.
Johan Larsson LW FA Sat 5/8/21 10:17 PM
Johan Larsson
LW FA
Larsson (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Alexander Kinkopf of the Coyotes' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larsson's injury will end up costing him the last two games of the Coyotes' season. The severity of his injury is unknown, but he'll probably be fine for the start of the 2021-22 campaign.