Erik Karlsson Trade: Did the Sharks trade Karlsson? Who won the Karlsson trade?

Erik Karlsson was earlier traded to the San Jose Sharks by the Ottawa Senators.

On 13 September 2018, Erik Karlsson along with Francis Perron was traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Chris Tierney, Dylan DeMelo, Josh Norris, Rūdolfs Balcers.

Erik Karlsson is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s best defenceman, winning the award in 2012 and 2015.

Erik Karlsson made his Elitserien debut for Frölunda HC on 1 March 2008 during a sold-out home game in Scandinavium against league leaders HV71.

Prior to the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Erik Karlsson was ranked fourth among European skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting Service.

Erik Karlsson became one of four Senators players selected to partake in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game. On 1 March 2016, Erik Karlsson was announced to represent Sweden at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Erik Karlsson played at the 2010 World Championships where he was the highest-scoring defenceman for Sweden.