All-star defenseman Erik Karlsson wants out of Ottawa. Personal tragedy and a very nasty spat between his wife and former teammate Mike Hoffman‘s girlfriend, have made the Canadian capital a place he’d like to put in his rearview mirror. Getting a fresh start in a new city is something almost everyone can relate to.
All summer long, it’s been rumored the Karlsson was headed to the Tampa Lightning. There are conflicting reports as to how close an actual trade was to happening. It’s now the end of July and Karlsson is still a member of the Senators.