nhl.com
Jul 11, 2008
Larsson's quiet confidence in net Goalie could be the Red Wings' next best Swedish import Michael Caples Detroit Red Wings Larsson, who posted a 2.29 GAA in the Swedish Elite League last season, will play in Grand Rapids in 2008-09. DETROIT – The Red Wings always seem to find the best players Sweden has to offer. Nick Lidstrom, are just a few Swedish stars to cross the pond and skate at Joe Louis Arena. And Daniel Larsson, the Wings’ third round draft pick in 2006, could be the next Swede to join the Hockeytown party. Larsson, a 6-foot, 170 pound goalie, exploded onto the Swedish professional hockey scene last season. He captured both the Swedish Elite League’s rookie of the year and top goaltender awards after taking over the starting job with Djurgarden. Larsson posted a 2.29 goals against and a .921 save percentage with...
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