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Erik Karlsson
Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player presently affiliated with San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is widely regarded as one of the best defencemen in the world today and has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman twice, in 2012 and 2015. A native of the Landsbro locality in Jönköping County, Karlsson played his first match in Elitserien in 2008 for Frölunda HC and went on to play a crucial part in Frölunda’s Anton Cup win that year. During the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected as the 15th pick in the first round by Ottawa Senators. Karlsson played nine seasons for the Senators and was designated as the ninth captain in the team’s modern history in the months leading up to NHL’s 2014-15 season. In September 2018, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks. Karlsson has found significant success as a member of the Swedish national team. He played a pivotal role in the Swedes’ silver-medal-winning campaign at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
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Born
May 31, 1990
Birth Place
Landsbro
Nationality
Swedish
Sun Sign
Gemini
Also Known As
Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson
Famous As
Ice Hockey Player
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Father
Jonas Karlsson
Mother
Ulla-Karin Karlsson
Spouse(s)
Melinda Currey (m. 2017), Therese Karlsson (m. 2012 – div. 2013)
Siblings
Pelle Karlsson
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Will the San Jose Sharks Shop Erik Karlsson or Brent Burns?

It's been a difficult season for the San Jose Sharks. They missed the playoffs for the third straight season, a messy falling-out with Evander Kane has them in the midst of a contract termination grievance hearing with the 30-year-old winger, and long-time general manager Doug Wilson stepped down for health reasons.
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NHL Rumors: Are the Sharks going to trade Erik Karlsson or Brent Burns

The San Jose Sharks missed the playoffs this year, so they are not immune from coming up in the NHL Rumors talk. Just like many others, changes are coming. After longtime GM Doug Wilson stepped down, the team will make finding his replacement their top priority. Whomever they hire will then have to deal with improving a roster that is in dire need of fresh blood.
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San Jose Sharks looking to trade Erik Karlsson?

The San Jose Sharks had a disappointing season and they have no intention of looking into a rebuild of the team. They want to contend for a playoff spot next year. The Sharks would also like to shed some salary cap space as they are tight against the cap. Elliotte...
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Sharks Open to Trading Erik Karlsson, Had Preliminary Talks With Teams

As per Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman , the San Jose Sharks might be looking for ways to shake up the right side of their blue line and have had some very preliminary trade talks with other teams about moving veteran d-man Erik Karlsson. Friedman reports that those talks took place during the season with a couple of teams.
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Sharks' Erik Karlsson: Not expected back this season

According to coach Bob Boughner, Karlsson (lower body) is likely done for the year, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Karlsson has yet to resume skating and the Sharks' season will be over following Friday's game versus the Kraken, so at this point it's probably safe to assume the 31-year-old defender is done for the year. Assuming that ends up being the case, Karlsson will finish the campaign having collected 10 goals and 35 points while averaging 23:28 of ice time through 50 contests.
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Sharks' Erik Karlsson: Out again Thursday

Karlsson (lower body) won't play Thursday against the visiting Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Thursday will mark the fourth straight missed game for Karlsson, who could end up being shut down for the season with only five games left on the Sharks' docket. Look for another update once the Swedish blueliner is either cleared to return or ruled out until 2022-23.
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Sharks' Erik Karlsson: Remains out Tuesday

Karlsson (lower body) remains day-to-day and will not play Tuesday against the visiting Blue Jackets, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Given that the Sharks have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention to go with Karlsson's recent injury history, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 31-year-old get shut down for the remainder of the season. Nonetheless, he'll be considered day-to-day heading into the team's next game Thursday at home against St. Louis.
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Sharks' Erik Karlsson: Returning home for evaluation

Karlsson (lower body) will return to San Jose on Saturday to undergo further evaluation, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Karlsson will miss the next two games at a minimum due to his lower-body injury. With Karlsson on the shelf, look for Ryan Merkley to enter the lineup Saturday versus the Stars.
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