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SJHN Daily: Karlsson Says Goodbye to San Jose

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Erik Karlsson had a message for San Jose Sharks fans.

Earlier this week, for the first time since the blockbuster three-team trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Karlsson posted about his experience with his now former team. In the post’s caption, Karlsson writes: “Going to miss you San Jose, my teammates, staff and fans. Thank you. Memories that will last a life time.”

He was more expansive in his introductory press conference in Pittsburgh, acknowledging head coach David Quinn and his teammates’ contribution to his Norris Trophy-winning campaign.

“I had a lot of fun playing hockey last year, and coming to the rink every day, even though it wasn’t under the easiest of circumstances, and we didn’t win very many games. Credit to everybody who was in San Jose, from the coaching staff and my teammates there, we had fun together. We made it fun coming in and putting in the work. That was something that, looking back, probably was missing a little bit from the previous years,” Karlsson shared. “I had a great relationship with Quinny. I think he’s a fantastic coach, and he did some really good things for us in San Jose.”

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Upon joining San Jose in September 2018, Karlsson’s offense made a massive impact. 2018-19 would see the Sharks earn 101 points in the regular season, their best total since 2013-14, and play in the franchise’s fifth Western Conference Finals.

Despite dealing with injuries throughout his tenure in San Jose, he is fourth in goals and points among San Jose defensemen all-time. His most productive season came this past season, of course, when he notched 101 points.

Off the ice, Erik and Melinda Karlsson welcomed both of their children, Harlow and Stellan, while in San Jose.

Best of luck to the Karlssons in Pittsburgh!

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Alyn McCauley joins the SJHN Podcast! The former San Jose Sharks forward shares his experience being traded to Toronto for Doug Gilmour and San Jose for Owen Nolan. McCauley is now an assistant general manager for the Philadelphia Flyers, having survived three different regimes. He also talks about the Flyers drafting Matvei Michkov.

Sheng Peng predicts the San Jose Sharks‘ opening night lineup.

Mike Grier and Kyle Dubas explain how they settled on the package for Karlsson.

Which San Jose Sharks prospects impressed at the recent World Junior Summer Showcase?

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

Keegan McNally begins to count down the San Jose Sharks’ top-20 prospects.

Patrick Marleau’s San Jose Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be at SAP Center on Nov. 8.

The newest San Jose Sharks’ jersey numbers:

The Soo Greyhounds are set to retire Joe Thornton’s number.

Evgeny Svechnikov returns to Russia and signs with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL.

Teal Town USA hosts Drew Remenda for a one-on-one interview.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sign Martin Jones to a one-year deal.

AROUND THE NHL…

Does the Erik Karlsson trade solidify the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ playoff chances?

The Carolina Hurricanes may struggle with extending head coach Rod Brind’Amour.

The Chicago Blackhawks say goodbye to Rocky Wirtz at a public memorial.

Brian Burke to hold a leadership role for the Professional Women’s Hockey Union.

Counting down the top-five goals in Colorado Avalanche history.

Which Buffalo Sabres prospects will play at the next World Junior Championships?

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