Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson (22) is pushed by Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson (22) is pushed by Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Sabres' Johan Larsson (22), of Sweden, races Detroit Red Wings' Riley Sheahan (15) to the puck against the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 4, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Buffalo Sabres left winger Johan Larsson (22) battles with New Jersey Devils right winger Steve Bernier (18) as Sabres goaltender Nathan Lieuwen (50) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, April 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)