News Article: Erik The Great Loves Ottawa

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Love this guy. Everything you want your young superstar to say, he's matured wonderfully. Future Captain.

With two key members of the 2007 Stanley Cup Final team having moved on and the Senators trying to build their way back to being a title contender, Karlsson made clear during the NHL Player Media Tour earlier this month that he's thrilled to be in Ottawa and envisions himself finishing his career there.


"Yeah, definitely, I'm happy with everything in Ottawa. I love the city, I love the fans, I love the organization," Karlsson said. "The city of Ottawa has been nothing but good to me. It's a great organization. It's a competitive market and that's the way I want it to be. I'm very fortunate to be able to play for a Canadian team where everybody's so passionate about hockey. It's a lot of expectations on you, but that's great and it can be very rewarding. … I think we're moving in the right direction and I can definitely see myself spending my entire [career] in Ottawa."

"That's what we have to do, I think, look forward. That's what we do every season, and I think the atmosphere in the room is great. All the guys are very excited coming into the season. I've spoken to pretty much everybody on the team, and everybody's had a great summer and everybody's looking forward to coming back and seeing what [this season] brings us."

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Can't wait for next year, especially cause of that last quote. I think Ottawa will be so much fun to watch next year.

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[DrEasy]

With expectations lowered somewhat after last year's performance, following this team will be less stressful this year, that's for sure. Has a bit of a Senatrolls "not even mad" feel all over again.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Erik definitely has IT. He wants to win, wants to be the best, and thrives under pressure. He definitely has a ring/championship in his future.

 

[Busboy]

We're so lucky to have this guy. Move over Alfie, Ottawa is quickly becoming Karlsson's city.

 

[internetdotcom]

I heart Erik 'mothaeffin Norris babay!' Karlsson.

Now, let's hope the fans of this city never turn on him the way they did to Spezza.

 

[saskriders]

Hopefully Lehner, Zibanejad, and Turris feel the same too

 

[Slow Hands]

He's gonna bring us a Cup. It'll be like that version of return of the Jedi from the 90s where Luke is celebrating and those dead Jedi appear all ghostly on the screen smiling cause he saved the day, except it'll be Alfie and Spezza and Hossa.

Alfie will be wearing his Sens jersey, redeemed from his dalliance with the red wings. You'll know he's healed cause he won't have a stupid hair cut.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Hopefully Lehner, Zibanejad, and Turris feel the same too

For sure. No single player can do it on his own. We need a core group of guys who have that drive and passion.

 

[mat_sens]

I'll honestly be a bit disappointed if he doesn't get the C.

 

[Karlsson2Turris*]

Time to move on from Alfie and Spezza leaving. They were great players but were not winners. Choke after choke in the early 2000's and only one Finals appearance.

This is Karlsson's team now.

 

[NilssonTheWall]

I for one accept our new Karlsson overlord.

 

[Samsquanch]

Damn this kid needs to be given the C. His optimism and enthusiasm is exactly what we need.

Im of the same mentality as he is; as sad as it was to see those guys go, on the flip side its just as exciting to be a part of building a new team and identity for the next generation. this is year 1 of a new chapter in the senators book.

 

[Rodzilla]

Ottawa, and people outside of Ottawa (me) loves you back Erik!

Man this kid likes to win, wants to win, wants to be the best, plays hard every game. The best thing to happen to this franchise! Stick a C on that chest and never look back. He's pissed when he loses and I like it, I want passion in this team, no more old country club

 

[LatteLarrys]

He's gonna bring us a Cup. It'll be like that version of return of the Jedi from the 90s where Luke is celebrating and those dead Jedi appear all ghostly on the screen smiling cause he saved the day, except it'll be Alfie and Spezza and Hossa.

Alfie will be wearing his Sens jersey, redeemed from his dalliance with the red wings. You'll know he's healed cause he won't have a stupid hair cut.

Just when we are nervous and unsure about Ryan's future, he will resign and fly by Karlsson's wing to assist him for the GWG against Price in game 7 of the division final. "Woohoo, now let's score on this thing and go home." Then the Bell Center goes BOOM.

 

[WhiteLight*]

Erik Karlsson appreciation thread!!!

Best player in Sens history.

Best defenseman in the league.

Most fun player to watch in the league.

Most beautiful playing style.



Will take us to the promised land.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I heart Erik 'mothaeffin Norris babay!' Karlsson.

Now, let's hope the fans of this city never turn on him the way they did to Spezza.

Karlsson in his first 3 years has already shown more drive, will and accomplishments than Spezza ever has.

They are no where alike.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Refreshing to hear bros!

I was a little worried about him not being happy.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Trade him. Hes becoming complacent

 

[PierresGabriels]

He's gonna bring us a Cup. It'll be like that version of return of the Jedi from the 90s where Luke is celebrating and those dead Jedi appear all ghostly on the screen smiling cause he saved the day, except it'll be Alfie and Spezza and Hossa.

Alfie will be wearing his Sens jersey, redeemed from his dalliance with the red wings. You'll know he's healed cause he won't have a stupid hair cut.

This is the best thing I have ever read on the Sens board! It's tragic those other guys couldn't pull it off. If anyone wins a Stanley Cup for my dad and I to enjoy, it will be Erik!!

 

[Quo]

Whoa Erik! All that renegade confidence in the organization. Astounding. Perplexing. Befuddling.

 

[internetdotcom]

Karlsson in his first 3 years has already shown more drive, will and accomplishments than Spezza ever has.

They are no where alike.

Nobody crapped on Spets when he was Erik's age either. And he was (and may still be) the most talented player in our history too. I just hope our love affair with Erik continues for another 15 years.

 

[bert]

I think after being in a very tough place mentally and physically the last year this offseason has been fantastic for him. He's gonna have a big year, and as Karlsson goes so do the sens.

 

[Rumcajs]

Im sure that so long as we don't trade any more of his friends away he will stay for at least 7 more years.

 

[GK]

Perhaps his commitment to the team and city is his push for captaincy.

 

[M4TR1X]

Great words to hear coming from the soon to be new captain.