In this episode, the Nick’s discuss all things Erik Karlsson as the Pittsburgh Penguins continue their pursuit of the reigning Norris Trophy winning defenseman. Tune In!!
Topics Include:
0:00 – 7:45 Penguins Offseason On Pause For Erik Karlsson
7:45 – 16:48 Where Would Karlsson Play In Pittsburgh?
16:48 – 31:18 Penguins Backup Plan Without Karlsson
31:18 – 41:00 What Is Too Much To Pay In A Karlsson Deal?
41:00 – 49:36 Is There A Forward Bias In NHL History?
49:36 – 58:40 Will Kyle Dubas Buyout Mikael Granlund In The 2nd Window?
58:40 What Does The Penguins Second Power Play Unit Look Like?
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7 Comments
Still not a fan of EK, but I see where dubas is going. If you could have one of letang EK or smith on the ice at all times that will definitely help your defensive production
Better sign him cause swapping mediocre player for mediocre player has improved this team zeroâŚ0
According to Jonathan Alfano on CLUTCH POINTS:
Penguins receive: Erik Karlsson (35 percent retained)
Sharks receive: Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Samuel Poulin, 2024 first-round pick, conditional 2025 second-round pick
How many EN goals against was he on the ice for last year? It really made his +/- look worse than it should have been. We havenât made a big splash in ages, so why the hell not, we will have to rebuild from scratch in a few years anyways
On the PP, we never ever had a RH guy with a great one timer. What if Letang is on the point and EK on the left wall? Our problem was, all the other team had to do was take Malkinâs one timer away. You simply canât do that if EK is on the other side.
If we are down and need a goal 5v5, pair Letang and EK together. If we are up one goal and are on the PP, for the love of good leave EK on the bench. In game adjustments, itâs what Sullivan can do and Bylsma couldnât
I still think we need a top 6 splash too
Getting San Jose to take Granlund is wishful thinking. If Dubas really truly wants this deal done he'll have to give up Ty Smith and probably another good defenseman or prospect. But forget about salary dumps. San Jose isn't falling for it.
Also, I don't think San Jose is bluffing about letting Karlsson play out his contract at least another year in SJ đŚ regardless of what he wants to do.