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On YouTubePittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5
Penguins' Erik Karlsson is playing his best hockey in years
When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson from the Sharks in August 2023, they envisioned him giving their big three (Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang) one last push for a playoff run.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 17
Penguins’ Sergei Murashov joins extremely exclusive club with Global Series shutout vs. Predators
The Pittsburgh Penguins just played two games with the Nashville Predators in Sweden. It was a homecoming for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson and for the Predators’ Filip Forsberg.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 15
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson reflects on facing Predators in native Sweden
The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Nashville Predators at the NHL Global Series on Friday afternoon. It’s the first of two matchups in Stockholm, Sweden for these teams.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14
Will the Penguins contend for the playoffs?
The Penguins entered the season with modest playoff hopes, at best. After 17 games, they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-5-3 record,
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 11
Erik Karlsson’s Candid Quote Sheds Light on Penguins’ Big Change
The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t supposed to look this good. Written off by many before the puck even dropped on the 2025–26 season, they’ve instead emerged as one of the NHL’s most complete and confident teams.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10
Erik Karlsson’s Resurgence Comes With Subtle Shot at Former Coach
Erik Karlsson looks reborn — and he’s not hiding why. The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, who recently played his 1,100th NHL game, has rediscovered his confidence and flair under new head coach Dan Muse, and his comments after the milestone left many believing he was taking an indirect shot at former coach Mike Sullivan.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 10
Things are clicking for Erik Karlsson, Penguins after overhaul
The Penguins and Karlsson in particular have looked rejuvenated to start the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season
This was supposed to be a long rebuilding year for the Penguins, but don't tell them that.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 13
Around the NHL: Sharks owner calls out Erik Karlsson, Canucks’ Myers fined for slashing McDavid
The 2025-26 NHL season is off and running and there’s plenty of surprises so far in the early year. The Boston Bruins are undefeated in the early going, the same can be said about the Seattle Kraken, and rookie Beckett Sennecke has scored in each of his two games for the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10
Sharks Owner Knocks Karlsson, Talk Team’s Brighter Future
San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner rarely makes public appearances. Still, ahead of the home opener (an ugly overtime loss), he sat down with the media to reflect on the team’s past and future — including his perspective on star defenseman Erik Karlsson.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 8
Erik Karlsson wasn't worried during offseason about all the trade rumors
Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson did put up 11 goals and 42 assists last season in 82 games, but miscues led to many goals against.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win
It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 13
A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins landscape before the 2025-26 NHL season
The Penguins have missed the playoffs the last three seasons.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 4
Pittsburgh Penguin Erik Karlsson’s Point Projection for 2025-26
It’s training camp and subsequently, fantasy hockey season. This article is a point projection for Erik Karlsson in the 2025-26 season. Few players are capable of sparking debate in this realm like Karlsson, a star defenceman whose offensive ceiling remain elite even if his overall game has trended downwards.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 4
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson to the Maple Leafs?
The NHL preseason always fuels speculation, and this fall is no exception. Among the more eye-catching rumors is Erik Karlsson joining the Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8
Best fits for fringe NHL playoff teams to complete their roster
Some NHL teams aggressively added to their roster this offseason in hopes of improving their Stanley Cup odds, while others traded assets for a better shot at a high pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
Erik Karlsson Could Be the Red Wings’ Missing Piece
When Erik Karlsson was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the hockey world was buzzing. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, coming off a 101-point season, was joining a veteran core hungry for one last run.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 1
Penguins' Erik Karlsson Trade Talks Reportedly Take New Turn
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in full rebuild mode entering the new NHL season, and it has seen the front office engage with other teams in different trade talks.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
Breaking Down the Top Trade Packages for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson
With the Pittsburgh Penguins looking around the NHL for trades that could involve defenseman Erik Karlsson, a few teams have surfaced as possible landing spots.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25
Could a reunion between Senators, Erik Karlsson make sense?
It’s now been seven years since Erik Karlsson was dealt from the Ottawa Senators, and it feels like he hasn’t been the same since he left. Yes, he did
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 24
Five trade destinations for Erik Karlsson
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Florida Panthers are more than $3 million over the salary cap, and forward Evan Rodrigues and his $3 million cap hit are a potential trade candidate.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9
Maple Leafs Reportedly Interested in Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade
With his signing bonus now paid, trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson continue to build. Among the teams reportedly interested in a deal are the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 15
Erik Karlsson Takes High Road, Ends War of Words with Swedish Coach
Erik Karlsson is a different kind of defenseman, but he’s also a different breed of person. Friday, he accepted and dismissed stinging public criticism from former Swedish national coach Johan Garpenlov.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 8
‘Up in the Air’: Karlsson Talks Possible Trade, Penguins Path
It is NHL trade rumor season. It’s a time of year when some of the biggest names in the league are rumored to be on the move, speculation abounds, and players are the unwitting subjects of conversations well beyond their control.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Blade of Steel / November 11, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly growing concerned about Erik Karlsson's attitude and performance
Karlsson still has two years left on his contract after this one.
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