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  • Name: Philip Larsen
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 185 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-12-07
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Esbjerg, Denmark
  • Acquired: 5th round (#149 overall), 2008
  • Playing In: Europe

Philip Larsen

Prospect Grade: 7.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

Danish defenseman Philip Larsen raised eyebrows when he during the 2005-06 season, at age 15, stepped in and played some regular shifts with Rögle in the Swedish second tier league. The smart defenseman did not look out of place at all, and was signed by Frölunda the following season. After a good junior year, he mostly played men’s hockey during the 2007-08 season. Some limited ice-time in the elite league was followed up with convincing performances with Borås in the Swedish second tier league. Larsen has also represented his home country in three consecutive U20 WJC tournaments.

Talent Analysis

Larsen has average size, but other than that, he shows a rather all-round arsenal of skills. He is blessed with good speed, technical skills and very good hockey sense. Really a smart player, that sees openings that many other players are unable to. He plays mature and appears to be relaxed and confident on the ice. Perhaps more noticeable offensively than defensively, but rather solid in his own end, despite having to work with the physical aspect of the game.

Future

Larsen has a SEL contract with Frölunda and hopes to make the team as a regular in 2008-09. If he is not able to do so, he will surely be sent on loan to second league affiliate Borås. Larsen needs to show that he can handle big and physical players at senior level. While Denmark has as of late been producing several interesting prospects among forwards, there are not as many defensemen with NHL potential. In fact, only one Danish defenseman has ever been drafted by an NHL team and that was still active veteran Jesper Duus back in 1987. Larsen is, however, one that can break the barrier and perhaps become the first Danish defenseman in the best league in the world. A few years of solid development is needed though.

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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2008

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