OTTAWA — Erik Karlsson didn’t have to hold a press conference Saturday in his return to the city where he spent the first nine seasons of his NHL career and became one of the area’s most beloved athletes.
No, things were a little calmer considering the Sharks simply flew into town from Toronto mid-day and had the rest of the afternoon and evening to themselves.
Although it will no doubt still be special for Karlsson to come back to the Cansdian Tire Centre on Sunday when the Sharks face the Ottawa Senators, the hype and hoopla will be nowhere near where it was more than 10 months ago.