Anaheim Ducks Sign Jacob Larsson

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Updated: May 21, 2016

According to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register, the Anaheim Ducks have signed defensemen Jacob Larsson to a three-year entry level contract.

Ducks announce signing of Jacob Larsson to three-year entry level deal. D-man was last year’s first-round pick.

— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) May 20, 2016

Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

Ducks officially announce three-year contract for Swedish defenseman Jacob Larsson, 19, the 27th pick in the 2015 draft.

— Curtis Zupke (@curtiszupke) May 20, 2016

Larsson was selected with the 27th pick in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft. He appeared in the AHL playoffs with the San Diego Gulls when the Gulls took on the Ontario Reign.

Larson has been playing for his native country Sweden throughout last season. He is just 19 years-old and looks to have a promising future.

Anaheim is in the middle of their coaching search and have names like Travis Green as a possible replacement.

As more information surfaces on the Ducks and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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