Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play for team Sweden at the upcoming World Championships, reports Sarah McLellan of AZ Central.

Ekman-Larsson will play for team Sweden at the upcoming World Championships, reports Sarah McLellan of The Arizona Republic.

Analysis:

Ekman-Larsson led NHL defensemen in goals this year with 23, while posting 43 points and a minus-18 rating. He also took a career-high 264 shots, an increase of 65 over last season, and collected 20 points on the power play. He's coming into his own at just 23 years old and should be among the top defensemen selected in drafts next year, particularly if the 'Yotes can field a better roster.