On Saturday night, insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned on Sportsnet that preliminary discussions have taken place in order to trade their star defenseman Erik Karlsson.

The Swede is making $11.5M per year until 2026-2027. Let's just say his contract won't be easy to move.

However, with his stats this season, his value has certainly increased.

Karlsson has 35 points in 50 games.

POLL

Should San Jose trade?

Burns
79
40.3 %
Karlsson
117
59.7 %

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