Anton Emil Wilde Larsen, an 18-year-old goaltender from Denmark, was selected by the Dallas Stars in the sixth round, 187th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, a pure projection pick on a player whose draft-season numbers were weighed down by a struggling team and a lower-tier national program. The 6-foot-4, 203-pound netminder is heading to Sweden to continue his development for the 2026-27 season.
Wilde Larsen’s regular-season stats with Frederikshavn White Hawks were rough, but his performance for Denmark at the U18 World Championship told a different story — he turned aside 50 of 52 shots in an electric outing against Team USA, a showcase of the positional soundness and toughness scouts see in his game. Evaluators highlight how he maximizes his big frame with good depth on challenges and quick hand placement, along with the leg strength to push himself back into position rapidly after extending for a save.
Wilde Larsen played his draft season with Frederikshavn, posting a 4.80 GAA and a .850 save percentage while the team struggled to find wins, continuing his development as one of the rawer, longer-term projection goaltenders in this draft class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Anton Emil Wilde Larsen? Anton Emil Wilde Larsen was selected by the Dallas Stars in the sixth round, 187th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Anton Emil Wilde Larsen play for before the draft? He played for Frederikshavn White Hawks in Denmark, and is moving to Sweden to continue his development for 2026-27.
Why did scouts like Anton Emil Wilde Larsen despite his stats? His regular-season numbers were weighed down by a struggling team, but he turned aside 50 of 52 shots for Denmark against Team USA at the U18 World Championship.
What’s Anton Emil Wilde Larsen’s playing style? Scouts describe him as a tough, positionally sound goaltender who makes good use of his size, with strong hand placement and the leg strength to recover quickly after extending.
How tall is Anton Emil Wilde Larsen? He stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 203 pounds.
