


With Karlsson under contract for four more years, the Sharks could attempt to wait a year or two in the hope of getting a better deal. The Sharks, on the other hand, have a greater need to move him and his hefty contract so they can start investing the freed-up cap space in rebuilding the roster.

They can move on for 2023-24 without Karlsson on their respective rosters. SPECTOR’S NOTE: In other words, the Penguins and Hurricanes would like to acquire him but they aren’t going to sell the farm to get him. Kingerski believes the Penguins don’t need Karlsson and neither do the Carolina Hurricanes, the other club reportedly a front-runner for the blueliner. San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (NHL Images).Īcquiring Karlsson carries risks such as his injury history, his age, upsetting team chemistry and decreased production.
