As an Edmonton Oilers fan, I had been eagerly following the rumours surrounding the Edmonton Oilers potentially trading for Erik Karlsson. However, in hindsight, it seems like a blessing in disguise that the trade never materialized.
Don’t get me wrong, Karlsson is a phenomenal player. He’s a multiple-time Norris Trophy winner and one of the best defensemen in the league. However, the Oilers already had a strong defensive core in place, and acquiring Karlsson would have come at a steep cost.
Firstly, the Sharks were reportedly asking for a king’s ransom in return for Karlsson.