SJHN Daily: First Look at Karlsson in Penguins Gear

Get used to it, Erik Karlsson is starting to sport Pittsburgh Penguins gear.

Earlier this week, we got our first look at the ex-San Jose Sharks star in black and gold, courtesy of Twitter users @studzle and @BringBackLee. Karlsson was practicing in Ottawa, where he resides in the off-season, at Sensplex, where the Ottawa Senators practice.

Pittsburgh Penguins D Erik Karlsson 🥲 pic.twitter.com/UOOPhuFrVh

— Studzle (@studzle) August 17, 2023

Here's my Karlsson photo dump pic.twitter.com/5T5deaMXol

— Kevin Lee (@BringBackLee) August 18, 2023

Solid day at Sensplex with @BringBackLee pic.twitter.com/ANq0dtIQSJ

— Studzle (@studzle) August 17, 2023

Senator UFA signing Vladimir Tarasenko, who rejected a contract offer from the San Jose Sharks, was among the other participants.

REPORT: Sharks Offered Tarasenko $6 Million?

Per @studzle, the teal-garbed player in the background of his pictures is Sharks UFA signing and local Scott Sabourin.

At San Jose Hockey Now…

Kevin Constantine talks about his time coaching the San Jose Sharks + an NHL scout shares his thoughts about Mikael Granlund, Mike Hoffman, and Jan Rutta on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

“I don't think strained relationship is anywhere near the truth.”

Logan Couture sets the record straight about Brent Burns & Erik Karlsson's relationship when they were with #SJSharks.

Watch & subscribe, full episode here –> https://t.co/PnDCBtneb0 pic.twitter.com/XP8axBeLFH

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) August 13, 2023

Ryan Merkley signs with the KHL.

The San Jose Sharks add Ryan Miller, Thomas Vanek, and others to hockey operations.

David Quinn shares his first thoughts about adding Mikael Granlund.

Will Smith, Eric Pohlkamp among the Sharks prospects who impressed at WJSS.

Quinn and San Jose Sharks players react to the Karlsson trade.

One discouraging, two encouraging Mackenzie Blackwood stats.

Other Sharks News…

It’s been six months since @SJSharksGaming broke the WORLD RECORD for the longest NHL video game marathon ever played! 🎮🏅

Join us on November 25 for SJSharks Gaming Night at SAP Center: https://t.co/cRA5TzNyAl pic.twitter.com/56tLO5jHfQ

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) August 18, 2023

Will the 2023-24 #SJSharks be better or worse next season?
🦈 Case for worse: No superstars, better Pacific?
🦈 Case for better: More depth, better luck?
🦈 Where do they end up in the NHL standings?

📺 https://t.co/l1qw6EekHz
🎧 https://t.co/nl926DzUrK pic.twitter.com/bTo04SyaPJ

— Locked on Fresh Prince (@LockedOnSharks) August 16, 2023

The latest episode of Teammates is out NOW 🦈

Former Sharks, Ryane Clowe and Dany Heatley chat with Drew Remenda about what they appreciate most about Sharks fans!

Join 1991 Club to watch the full episode ➡️ https://t.co/Gg6gsLsVCO pic.twitter.com/y3dCIQIF2q

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) August 15, 2023

.@SanJoseSharks prospect @EthanCardwell2 has been enjoying his offseason.
As we return for another year, he's taking everything he has learned throughout his career and bringing it to San Jose.

READ MORE:https://t.co/AcZT5XU6tk

— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) August 16, 2023

Around the NHL…

Jonathan Toews stepping away from the game, says good-bye to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The starpower at Marian Hossa’s farewell game in Slovakia was staggering.

Sabres broadcasting legend Rick Jeanneret passes away.

Agent Dan Milstein details Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov’s agonizing final months.

The Boston Bruins have signed Harvard UFA John Farinacci.

Kent Hughes explains why he traded Jeff Petry.

Who are some PTO candidates for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

How can Tomas Tatar help a team?

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Ilya Lyubushkin to the Anaheim Ducks.

Two things that the Carolina Hurricanes have to do to get over the hump.

Biggest 2023-24 trade targets? Alexander Barabanov makes the list.