Jacob Larsson

Jacob Larsson (born 29 April 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 27th overall by the Ducks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
Larsson split the 2014-15 season between Frölunda HC's professional and junior teams. At season's end, he was the third-ranked international skater in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings. At the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Larsson was selected 27th overall by the Anaheim Ducks.

He returned to Frölunda for the 2015-16 season. In 47 games, Larsson recorded 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points. He had 3 assists in 16 postseason games as Frölunda captured the Le Mat Trophy. Additionally, the team also won the Champions Hockey League (CHL) Championship, where Larsson contributed 5 points in 13 games. On 28 April 2016, he signed an amateur try-out with the Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. He appeared in one playoff game for the club.

On 20 May 2016, the Ducks signed Larsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. He made his NHL debut on 13 October 2016, going scoreless in a 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. On 22 October, the Ducks assigned Larsson to the Gulls after 4 games. On 3 November, the Ducks re-assigned Larsson to Frölunda. The team once again won the CHL Championship. Larsson returned to North America for the 2017-18 season, playing entirely for the Gulls. He recorded 16 points in 50 games.

On 7 November 2018, Larsson recorded his first career NHL point (an assist) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He split the 2018-19 season between the Ducks and Gulls, primarily skating with Anaheim.

On 5 November 2019, Larsson scored his first career NHL goal in a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. He finished the 2019-20 season with 2 goals and 9 assists for 11 points in 60 games.

On 6 August 2020, the Ducks signed Larsson to a two-year contract extension.