Clearly, Erik Karlsson will soon be traded by the San Jose Sharks. Over the past few weeks, two teams emerged as the favorites to land the former Senators' captain: the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Trade sending Erik Karlsson to the Hurricanes
In this scenario, we would see Karlsson being traded to Carolina, with the Sharks retaining 30% of Karlsson's salary. The Hurricanes would send defenseman Brett Pesce, goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, a 2024 2nd round pick, and a 2025 1st round pick.
Is it a fair return for the Sharks?
It sure seems like a fair return for San Jose.
However, the Sharks are not trying to win now. If Pyotr Kochetkov is a great prospect, GM Mike Grier would perhaps prefer another prospect at the blue line, instead of acquiring Pesce who is already 28 years old.