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Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson (pronounced [ˈêːrɪk ˈkɑ̌ːɭsɔn]; born 31 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

May 31, 1990 · Get all the latest stats, news, videos, and more on Erik Karlsson.

Aug 6, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson, forward Rem Pitlick, forward Dillon Hamaliuk and a 2026 third-round draft pick in a three-team trade involving the San Jose...

Aug 6, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Norris Trophy defenceman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in a three-team trade which also includes the Montreal Canadiens.

Feb 2, 2025 · Karlsson had a huge salary cap hit — $11.5 million — in a flat-cap era, battled some injuries, was inconsistent, and was on the wrong side of 30. But the 2022-23 season changed everything.

Jan 8, 2025 · Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson has been through this before. And he understands he's going through it again. 'So, it's that time of year again,' he facetiously asked with an accepting laugh. In the summer of 2023, Karlsson facilitated a trade (or demanded, pending your point of view) out of San Jose because the Sharks were embarking

Oct 5, 2023 · Erik Karlsson is with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a blockbuster deal from San Jose. Taylor Hall, Corey Perry and Nick Foligno joined the Chicago Blackhawks as they try to surround top pick Connor Bedard with veteran leaders.

Erik Karlsson was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a three-team deal involving the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens.

Aug 6, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired star defenseman Erik Karlsson from San Jose Sharks in a blockbuster Three-Team Trade involving the Penguins – Sharks – Canadiens: Pittsburgh Receives: Defenseman Erik Karlsson, Forward Rem Pilick, Forward Dillon Hamaliuk and San Jose’s 2026 third round pick.