SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Erik Karlsson was handed a teal San Jose Sharks sweater and immediately proclaimed: "It fits."
Karlsson's first day with the Sharks went off without a hitch Wednesday. He paired up with Marc-Edouard Vlasic on defense in practice, took part in 3-on-3 drills with fellow Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns and began a new chapter in his career after nine seasons as the face of the Ottawa Senators.
"It's definitely going to be a change," he said. "I like to see challenges, and I think it will be a fun challenge not only for me but this whole team.