Rumor: Erik Karlsson Mega Thread IV - All rumors/speculation/proposals go here

[Duffman955]

Holy f*** he didn't get traded yet?

Wasting everyone's time. [mod]

 

[Mikeaveli]

There's no way Karlsson is traded to Tampa. In 8 years as GM Yzerman has not drafted a single Swedish player and has traded for a total of 1; Anders Lindbäck in a package deal where he wasn't even the main returning piece.

He hates our guts, probably had a bad experience with Holmström in Detroit.

Actually SFY drafted Magnus Chrona 152nd overall this past draft. And he did sign Stralman as a UFA. But I do agree that he doesn't seem to be eager to add Swedish players.

 

[Sensung]

Thinking he might be traded then back as a UFA, huh.

Yup

 

[Golden_Jet]

Does anyone know what Chris Stevenson wrote in his article on the Athletic today about Karlsson, He interviewed him at the Canadian Open after his pro-am round

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

Actually SFY drafted Magnus Chrona 152nd overall this past draft. And he did sign Stralman as a UFA. But I do agree that he doesn't seem to be eager to add Swedish players.

Hmm, I thought Chrona was Czech or something, but then again Yzerman probably did too, so maybe that's why he drafted him to start with.

 

[BruinsFan37]

They traded Hoffman, that means to me that the Sens management is trying to keep Karlsson.

Which means he probably ends up walking in free agency.

 

[Boxscore]

Yup

You have a better chance of Ilitch selling the Wings and buying the Sens.

 

[Kranix]

They traded Hoffman, that means to me that the Sens management is trying to keep Karlsson.

Which means he probably ends up walking in free agency.

They're trying to keep Karlsson by offering him a contract they knew he wouldn't accept, not offering him another one, and letting teams negotiate an extension with him?

 

[Korpse]

Holy **** he didn't get traded yet?

Wasting everyone's time. Sens are a joke

They didnt trade their franchise player for a return that they don't feel worthy? Such a joke.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

They didnt trade their franchise player for a return that they don't feel worthy? Such a joke.

And they arent going to get that return, so the longer they wait the more his value will drop.

 

[Korpse]

And they arent going to get that return, so the longer they wait the more his value will drop.

Meh. It's a risk you take. Its really hard to even say what the return would be right now but from the sounds of it Ottawa is holding out for a top tier young player. If you arent getting what you want right now, what are you missing out on by waiting?

 

[Duffman955]

They didnt trade their franchise player for a return that they don't feel worthy? Such a joke.

Trying to bank on one player to fix the dozens of mistakes the franchise made instead of moving forward is a joke. Not filling stadiums is a joke

 

[Geoff72]

There's no way Karlsson is traded to Tampa. In 8 years as GM Yzerman has not drafted a single Swedish player and has traded for a total of 1; Anders Lindbäck in a package deal where he wasn't even the main returning piece.

He hates our guts, probably had a bad experience with Holmström in Detroit.

I get it now, Kyle Wilson was the main piece coming back to Tampa. The handful of games he played in the 'cuse was cause for great joy. I meanWTF does SY think he is trying to make Lindback our starting goalie?

Also, Last month Yzerman drafted his first Swede. A goalie no less.

And I will bet he absolutely hated that scrub of a Swede in Lidstrom in Detroit.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They are going to let him walk for nothing aren't they?

 

[Korpse]

Trying to bank on one player to fix the dozens of mistakes the franchise made instead of moving forward is a joke. Not filling stadiums is a joke

I'll take your word for it. You would know a lot about what makes a franchise a joke. Few would have better experience then yourself.

 

[Duncstar]

Does anyone know what Chris Stevenson wrote in his article on the Athletic today about Karlsson, He interviewed him at the Canadian Open after his pro-am round

Yeah I read it last night. No comment on the contract/trade talks, but talked about how his ankle felt. Called it the new normal, and that he feels 110%. He's ready to go for next year and I feel like he's got something to prove.

 

[Ugene Magic]

This is probably more the GM's putting things to rest for the summer (cut off date to deal)and get back to things in Aug./Sept.

GM's and owners have lifes beyond hockey, too.

 

[Ajaton Azer]

I think that Erik Karlsson in Tampa would be very nice fit. Unfortunately it is quite hard to find pieces that both Steve Yzerman and that Ottawa GM can have a good look and have an agreement with. All being said it should be nice to see Karlsson being Bolt!

 

[Sensung]

You have a better chance of Ilitch selling the Wings and buying the Sens.

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

 

[Sensung]

They are going to let him walk for nothing aren't they?

There is zero chance this happens.

 

[SensFactor]

Holy **** he didn't get traded yet?

Wasting everyone's time. Sens are a joke

You are a joke.

 

[PensPlz]

I don't think this is going to happen, as I said last month.

I suspect Karlsson to be dealt as a rental (@50% salary) to a contender willing to pay the most at the deadline.

Then Karlsson will enter free agency.

 

[Sensung]

I don't think this is going to happen, as I said last month.

I suspect Karlsson to be dealt as a rental (@50% salary) to a contender willing to pay the most at the deadline.

Then Karlsson will enter free agency.

Why would the Sens need to retain 50%?

 

[Thrasymachus]

And they arent going to get that return, so the longer they wait the more his value will drop.

isnt this what people said about Duchene?

 

[Qward]

Ryan Whitney talked to Karlsson and said that over half the league has contacted Karlsson to discuss a contract with him. Karlsson doesnt know where he will be playing this year.