Nick Larsson values defenseman who have the ability to be aggressive. Aggression is important on both ends of the ice, with blocked shots and big hits on defense and the ability to jump into the rush and make plays offensively. As they say, the best defense is a good offense, and this aggressive play is simply more exciting. Plus, when defensemen have the ability to help offensively, it helps Nick Larsson in his pursuit of scoring goals. Though it is more fun to have aggressive defenseman, (and helps inflate stats) the most important job of a defender is to protect the goal, and that has to be the first priority. By playing strong defense, it gives Nick Larsson the peace of mind to be a bit lazier on the backcheck, thus helping him score more goals throughout the season.