Johan Larsson was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Arizona Coyotes on Monday.
The Coyotes received a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft for the forward.
Larsson is in the final year of a two-year contract he signed with the Coyotes on Oct. 10, 2020 and can become an unrestricted free agent after the season. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Jan. 25 because of a lower-body injury. He's scored 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 29 games this season.
"He's been skating, I think today was his first scheduled day of team practice," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. "I would anticipate right around a week of team practice before he could play. That could vary a little earlier or a little later. We'll see how he does here when he gets in.
"We've always liked Larsson, even when he was in Buffalo. He was a real good defensive player, he's versatile, he can play center, he can play wing, kills penalties, very responsible player, good 5-on-5 guy. I think there's multiple uses for him also, and adding center depth if injuries occur is important for us too."