Erik Karlsson Takes A Major Shot At Canada
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently facing a tough period, having already traded away forward Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes. This move came amidst disappointing performances from their star acquisition, defenseman Erik Karlsson, who hasn't matched his previous point production and has struggled defensively compared to his time with the Ottawa Senators.
Karlsson Sounds Off On Rumors Of Him Going Back To Canada
Speculation has arisen about a potential reunion between Karlsson and the Senators, his former team, but Karlsson dismisses these rumors, attributing them to the nature of media attention in Canada.
«Yeah, that's Canada for you,» Karlsson told reporters. «I played there for a long time, so I kind of know how that game works. They've got a lot of things to talk about every day to [fill] a lot of air time, but they only have a few things to actually discuss.
«They like to make up these what-if scenarios. That's just the way it is, and it's not something that I really look into or worry too much about.»
«They like to make up these what-if scenarios. That's just the way it is, and it's not something that I really look into or worry too much about.»
Karlsson stated, "That's Canada for you," suggesting that such rumors are commonplace in the Canadian media landscape. Despite his underwhelming performance with the Penguins, Karlsson remains unfazed by the speculation, focusing on his current team's objectives.
In his debut season with the Penguins, Karlsson has amassed eight goals and 36 assists, putting him on track for 56 points. While this would be a respectable output for most defensemen, it falls short of the high expectations set by Karlsson's previous performances, including a remarkable 100+ point season with the San Jose Sharks.
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