Major development: Oilers' monster trade offer for Erik Karlsson revealed
In the last few hours, numerous reputable informants have revealed that talks for a major trade have resumed between the San Jose Sharks and the Edmonton Oilers.
This would involve star defenseman Erik Karlsson.
Well in the last few minutes, there has been some news and it is very interesting.
Bob Stauffer, a top Edmonton journalist who covers the Oilers, has reportedly just revealed the Oilers' offer to try to acquire Erik Karlsson.
Here it is:
Erik Karlsson
To the Sharks:
2023 first round pick
Evan Bouchard
Xavier Bourgault
Two contracts to make room on the payroll (Tyson Barrie and another player)
It would be huge! Remember that the Sharks are currently asking for the equivalent of three first round picks in exchange for Karlsson.
Karlsson, 32 years old, has an incredible 73 points, including 18 goals, in 54 games this season (111 points per 82 games).
He also showed impressive chemistry with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the most recent NHL All-Star Game.
He earns $11.5 million per season through 2027.
This would be huge! More details to follow.
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Who would win that trade? | ||
| San Jose | 159 | 54.1 % |
| Edmonton | 135 | 45.9 % |
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