Karlsson came to Pittsburgh coming off a 100-point season. He was not going to replicate this with the Penguins, and they knew it. Still, he has shown the ability to contribute offense from the point.

San Jose Sharks’ Erik Karlsson (65) stands on the ice during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

Erik Karlsson Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 34 Height: 6-foot Weight: 188 pounds 2024-25 NHL statistics: 82 games, 53 points (11 goals, 42 assists), 23:14 average ice time per contest ...

Erik Karlsson topped 100 points for the first time in his career in 2022-23. NHLI via Getty Images “I think there’s a lot of teams that want to do it. Not necessarily a lot of teams that can ...

Karlsson’s comments sound like they are coming from a guy who is thoroughly content. He comes off as a player who is 100% at ease with a situation that should be giving everyone in that locker ...