Here are the two best landing spots for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson as they consider a trade this summer.

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue rebuilding this summer, star veteran Erik Karlsson has emerged into a prime trade ...

Karlsson, 34, carries a $10 million cap hit for two more seasons after this one, with the San Jose Sharks already retaining $1.5 million of his total $11.5 million salary.

Again, seeing Karlsson’s name in the Penguins trade rumors is nothing new. But this summer, it seems like it could be a real thing. Karlsson has an $11.5 million cap this upcoming season.

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Internally, the Penguins are concerned with Erik Karlsson's defensive work. Here's what else I've learned in recent talks with sources.

If the Penguins do part with Karlsson, it could allow them to have some room for younger players to get playing time. But as Yerdon mentions, the no-trade clause could cause some issues if the ...

Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 7, 2025 16:11. Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 on Tuesday night.

The Penguins blueliner is playing the sixth season of the eight-year, $92 million contract he signed back in 2019. The Penguins could entertain an Erik Karlsson trade if they find a deadline partner.