Johan Larsson

Johan Larsson opts to leave NHL, signs three-year contract with SHL Brynäs

Johan Larsson is one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL. But after not getting a contract to his liking from an NHL team this summer, the Swede is returning to his home country on a long-term deal.

Larsson signed a three-year contract with SHL Brynäs worth 310,000 Swedish Krona per month (~$31k USD), according to aftonbladet.se. The deal is expected to be announced officially on Friday.

The deal will make Larsson, a 10-year NHL veteran, the highest-paid player in Brynäs history. It will also give the forward security — it’s the longest contract he’s signed since his NHL entry-level deal — and will give him the comfort of playing for the team that gave him his start as a professional.

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Johan Larsson remains free agent after rumored deal with Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t materialize

Depth forward Johan Larsson was a strong deadline pickup for the Washington Capitals in 2022. Playing 14 games on the fourth line, Larsson helped the Dowd-Hathaway duo some of their best on-ice performances. After Larsson’s deal with the Caps expired on July 13, the 29-year-old Swede was linked to the Penguins.

But the deal didn’t materialize. Larsson remains a free agent today, his agent confirmed to RMNB.

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Trade deadline day acquisition Johan Larsson excited to play for playoff team for first time in career

Trade-deadline day acquisition Johan Larsson met with Capitals media for the first time after practice on Wednesday. The versatile Swedish forward came over from the Arizona Coyotes on Monday in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft selection.

Larsson left a Coyotes team that is tied with the Montreal Canadiens for dead last in the NHL standings. He joins a Capitals club that has all but surely secured a playoff spot come end of April.

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Johan Larsson skates with Capitals for first time in non-contact jersey

The Washington Capitals practiced Wednesday after taking a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on home ice the day prior.

According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, taking the ice for the first time since being traded to DC at Monday’s deadline was Johan Larsson. The Swedish forward donned a non-contact jersey as he continues to recover from sports hernia surgery.

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