Senators sign defenceman Jacob Larsson to a one-year, two-way NHL contract

The Ottawa Senators announced on Thursday that the team had signed defenceman Jacob Larsson to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $750K and $300,000 in the American Hockey League.

Larsson, 25, skated in 55 games last season with the San Diego Gulls, collecting two goals, 13 assists and 41 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-3, 202-pound two-way rearguard also saw time in the NHL during the 2021-22 campaign, skating in six games for the Anaheim Ducks while adding an assist.

“I’m excited about Larsson,” said Belleville Sens General Manager Ryan Bowness. “I’ve seen him play quite a bit, both in Anaheim and San Diego the last couple of years. He’s just another good all-around guy, he’s good in all aspects of the game, and he’s experienced in terms of his NHL minutes. He’s excited to come to Belleville and hopefully rediscover what got him chosen as a first-round draft pick, and he can be a positive contributor on our left side.”

Prior to making the jump to North American pro, the Ljungby, Sweden native helped lead Frolunda to the Swedish Hockey League championship in 2015-16 and back-to-back Champions Hockey League titles (2016,17). In parts of five seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, Larsson dressed in 165 games, registering 24 points (three goals and 21 assists). After being selected by the organization in the first round (27th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The skilled blueliner also has 136 career AHL games, all with San Diego to his credit, tallying 40 points.

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