While the Sharks didn’t trade Erik Karlsson in March, they reportedly want to move him this offseason and are working to do so.
But Karlsson's enormous contract won't make a trade easy to complete. In order to facilitate a deal, the Sharks likely would have to retain some of his annual salary, but the amount could be a sticking point. Per LeBrun, San Jose general manager Mike Grier would like to retain roughly $2 million, but interested teams only want to take on $8 million or $8.5 million in salary.
is expected to take several seasons, which is why trading Karlsson for future assets makes the most sense.about a possible trade, but he made it clear his top priority is winning games. "At the same time, I do enjoy it here. I like it here. I always have. We’ll see where it all lines up. Those are things that are kind of not in my hands.
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