REPORT: Erik Karlsson headed back to the Atlantic Division?
Erik Karlsson is once again performing like he was in his Norris-winning days, which makes him one of the biggest targets at this season's Trade Deadline.
But where will the defenseman finish his season?
Well, as TSN's Craig Button has reported, the veteran may be headed back to the Atlantic Division.
Top 5 trade fits on TSN from Craig Button, he thinks Erik Karlsson to Buffalo makes sense. He feels Sabres are the only team that can do it cap wise, doesn't see a fit anywhere else for him.
Button does make a good point that the Sabres are the only team that could comfortably fit Karlsson's $11.5 million cap hit.
However, Karlsson also wants to win now and the Sabres may still be a few years away. They currently sit 4th in the Atlantic but just two point behind the Penguins for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Karlsson, 32, has registered 15 goals and 49 points in 50 games on a struggling Sharks squad this season. He also leads the NHL with 47 even strength points.
His $11.5 million AAV runs through the 2026-27 season.
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JANVIER 28 | 33 ANSWERS REPORT: Erik Karlsson headed back to the Atlantic Division? Where will Erik Karlsson finish the season? | ||
| Sharks | 11 | 33.3 % |
| Senators | 4 | 12.1 % |
| Maple Leafs | 8 | 24.2 % |
| Sabres | 10 | 30.3 % |
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