The former Edmonton Oilers defender leads all NHL players in one impressive statistic.
Adam Larsson was a member of the Edmonton Oilers who was loved by the majority of fans. Most fans didn't like the manner in which he was acquired - a one-for-one trade with Taylor Hall - but he brought immense value to the team.
Paired together with Oscar Klefbom they were the team's top pairing for as long as Klefbom was healthy. When his contract was set to expire the Oilers wanted to keep him, but because of personal reasons he moved on to the Seattle Kraken.
Since joining the Kraken he's become a big part of the team. Alongside Vince Dunn they are the top pairing for the team.
For two years in a row he has set new career highs for points scored - 25 in his first year and 33 last year. He did that while averaging 22:17 & 23:38 respectively.
This season he leads all NHL players in minutes played. Larsson has played 523 minutes so far this year, two minutes higher than the next closest player.
Larsson is a fierce competitor who defends the net with reckless abandon. He's not afraid to cross check and slash players who overstay their welcome in the goaltender's crease.
The fact that he plays such tough minutes makes the accomplishment that much more impressive.
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