On September 13, 2018, the Ottawa Senators made one of the most significant moves in recent franchise history by trading their star defenseman Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks. Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and one of the NHL’s elite defensemen, had been the heart of the Senators’ blue line for nearly a…
Erik Karlsson reassured Pittsburgh reporters today that he expects to be ready for the Penguins’ season opener on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Speaking to the media earlier this week, Karlsson noted that his goal was always to be available for opening night, saying he’s confident they’ll “accomplish that with ease.” “It happened before…
“That’s Canada for you,” Erik Karlsson said when asked about trade talk sending him back to the Ottawa Senators had surfaced this week. While there’s no link between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Senators to that kind of deal actually happening, the rumors took on a life of their own this week. Elliotte Friedman was the…
The 2024 Trade Deadline has now come and gone. With many teams looking to bolster their lineup, only one jaw-dropping deal was made. The Tomas Hertl trade sent shockwaves through the NHL and was a complete shock to many fans around the league. While big trades are fun, the idea of one of your favorite…
The last time the Ottawa Senators were in the playoffs, they were catapulted to within one goal of the Stanley Cup Final in large part by the otherworldly play of star defenseman Erik Karlsson. When he was traded to San Jose in September 2018, it left fans in Ottawa distraught, angry, and confused. It felt…
Welcome to a new series at NHL Trade Talk called “Grading Trades”. This series will look at past trades in the last 10-20 years and provide an overall grade for all teams involved. The first trade we will start with is the blockbuster trade that happened in August. The San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins and…
