Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson Addresses Trade Rumors

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has revigorated his career after some down seasons, and teams around the league are paying attention. Karlsson is having a great year so far. He leads NHL defensemen with 15 goals, 47 assists, and 62 points which puts him on pace to end the season with 26 goals and […]

Penguins Fall To Senators 5-4 In Overtime

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in overtime last night at Canadian Tire Centre. Forwards Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each had a goal and assist, and forward Brady Tkachuk and defenseman Thomas Chabot each had three assists for the Sens. Goalie Cam Talbot made 15 saves to help the team improve […]

Erik Karlsson Eyes His Third Norris Trophy

It has been a resurgent year for the 32-year-old defenseman, who seems to have found his offensive touch once again. Playing for a bad San Jose Sharks team, Karlsson can rack up points at will; it looks like this season. Through 46 games, he has done just that: he leads the team in points and […]

Could The Resurgence of Erik Karlsson Lead to a Trade?

It has been five years since the league saw Erik Karlsson playing the way he is this season. Not since his days in Ottawa have fans around the NHL seen this offensive output from the Swedish defenseman. It used to be the norm for Karlsson to exceed 15 goals and 60 points each season, as […]

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Jets Flying High Heading Into New Year

The offseason was quite eventful for the Winnipeg Jets. For starters, they hired new head coach Rick Bowness. Prior to joining the Jets, he was the head coach of the Dallas Stars as he guided them to within one victory of ousting the Calgary Flames in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. About […]

This Week On Oilers Hockey: 10

While enjoying six wins in eight games, some interesting trade rumors surround the Edmonton Oilers. The first one is Joel Edmundson, from Montreal. The “playoff defenseman” would be a decent addition for the Oil and their third pairing. But I’m not keen on trading a first round pick for him. Nor would I want to […]

Oilers: Aim Higher

As the Oilers, defensive struggles continue, and Ken Holland works the phones. One name that keeps coming up is Joel Edmundson… oh boy. Joel Edmundson is a left defenseman on the Montreal Canadians, and he joined the Habs in 2020 after being traded for a 5th-round pick (the cost is so low because he was […]

Report: Bruins Scouts Attend Maple Leafs vs Sharks Game

The Bruins are in need of a trade partner as they look to shed cap space to become compliant. The Bruins find themselves in a tough situation as they must move on from a couple of players, such as Mike Reilly and Craig Smith. Both players have been bounced from the lineup as this year’s […]

Could Erik Karlsson Be a Potential Fit in Detroit?

Since arriving in San Jose in 2018, Erik Karlsson has struggled to stay healthy, resulting in a massive drop in production up until this season. Through 18 games, Karlsson has taken the NHL by storm, matching his goal total (10) of last year and also adding 14 helpers. Karlsson’s resurgence, mixed with San Jose’s position […]

Lindholm Enters Norris Trophy Conversation

When thinking about Norris Trophy candidates on the Boston Bruins, one name comes to mind, and that’s Charlie McAvoy. He has established himself as a top-five defenseman in the league and only continues to improve each season. To start the season, though, McAvoy has been sidelined as he rehabs back from offseason shoulder surgery and […]