The Minnesota Wild had a difficult time agreeing to send forward Johan Larsson to the Sabres in the trade that saw them acquire Jason Pominville this week.
Larsson was a favorite of many scouts in the Minnesota organization after he was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, but the team understands that a player of Pominville's caliber would require a steep price. "Scouts, when you trade a first-round pick, it's always a little uneasy feeling probably, but when you get a good player [like Pominville], it's fine," said Wild Assistant GM Brent Flahr. "Probably more uneasiness comes from trading a guy like Larsson, who you draft and get to know a bit and appreciate. I'm a big fan of Johan Larsson. I think everybody knows that, but that's the business." The new Sabre profiles as a solid two-way player in the NHL once he reaches his full potential.

Johan Larsson and Matt Hackett have been sent to Buffalo's AHL affiliate in Rochester.
The Sabres acquired them both from Minnesota as part of the deal that sent former captain Jason Pominville to the Wild.

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired Johan Larsson and Matthew Hackett from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Jason Pominville.
Larsson has 15 goals and 37 points in 62 AHL games this season. He was taken by the Wild in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Minnesota Wild recall Johan Larsson from AHL Houston.
Larsson has been up and down between the NHL and the AHL a couple times this season. He played in one game with the Wild but did not register a point. Larsson was the Wild's second-round pick in 2010.

Johan Larsson has been sent to the minors.
Larsson has 13 goals and 27 points in 50 AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut on Feb. 17.

The Minnesota Wild have called up Johan Larsson.
Larsson has 13 goals and 14 assists in 50 AHL contests in 2012-13. He might make his NHL debut on Sunday.