SJHN Daily: LeBrun Thinks Karlsson Trade More Likely in Off-Season

Amidst a career year, Erik Karlsson trade rumors continue to swirl.

“We can confirm that teams have engaged with the San Jose Sharks about what a trade could look like,” TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun said Tuesday. “I still think it’s more likely this waits until the off-season, if at all.”

With a cap hit of 11.5 million for the next four years and a full no-move clause, the Swede will be hard to trade. During the November GM meetings, LeBrun noted that Sharks GM Mike Grier was listening on Karlsson.

In LeBrun’s report on Tuesday, he confirmed that teams are still calling the Sharks in January.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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After a terrific WJC, 2022 first-round pick Filip Bystedt was the team’s prospect of the week.

There's nothing like repping your country on the #WorldJuniors stage. 🇸🇪

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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 12, 2023

NHL All-Star voting continues.

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Alexander Barabanov
Nick Bonino
Logan Couture
Michael Eyssimont
Jonah Gadjovich
Noah Gregor
Tomas Hertl
Kevin Labanc
Oskar Lindblom
Steven Lorentz
Timo Meier
Matt Nieto
Nico Sturm
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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 12, 2023

Corey Masisak goes through the Sharks and gives each player their mid-season grade.

Midseason player ratings for Sharks defensemen and goalies, just maybe skim past the part about Scott Harrington getting regular games …

Team spokesman said he will not return to the game in LA. https://t.co/f4C75ZeBXF

— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) January 12, 2023

The San Jose Barracuda took a 2-0 lead on Wednesday but gave up five unanswered.

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AROUND THE NHL…

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery will coach the Atlantic Division in the All-Star Game.

The Colorado Avalanche almost came back from 4-1 in the third but fell to the Florida Panthers.

The New York Islanders have welcomed their one-millionth fan into UBS Arena.

Bruce Cassidy will coach the Pacific Division in the All-Star Game.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny is having a terrific season.

Another lead was blown by the Calgary Flames in a loss to the St. Louis Blues.

P.K. Subban returned to Montreal for the first time since he retired.

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was placed on IR.

Which star goalie will take home the Vezina Trophy this season?

The Winnipeg Jets have had a great season thanks to defenseman Josh Morrissey.