National Hockey League fans across the globe were treated to a blockbuster trade this past Sunday morning, with 2023 Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson being dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the new home of former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas.
Despite rumours to the contrary, the Toronto Maple Leafs did not end up being involved.
The trade was a mammoth one, with the Pens forking over multiple big names like Jeff Petry and Mikael Granlund along with two high-end picks in their 2024 first and 2025 second.
Although many will look at this as a win for the Penguins in acquiring a 100-point d-man, the player has been up and down since arriving in San Jose, with last year being his first year over 50 points for the team, for a player making $10 million AAV per season for the next four years.