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Here are the obstacles to trading Karlsson: • He has a no-movement clause. Though many assume he would be willing to move on if asked, he still has the power here. The team hasn’t played well during his time in Pittsburgh, but he seems to genuinely like playing for the Penguins.

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, trade rumors are intensifying. In Montreal, Jake Evans and Joel Armia are the most likely to change addresses by March 7th. Christian Dvorak is another player whose future is uncertain.

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Erik Karlsson is in his second season with the Penguins. How is it going? Let’s say he, uh… In fact, let’s say we expected more from him in Pittsburgh when Kyle Dubas went to get him from San Jose.

As the Penguins continue to fade away in the Eastern Conference, general manager Kyle Dubas could be open to trading Erik Karlsson.

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson ahead of the 2023-24 season, it seemed like he would be a key piece of an organization looking for one more Stanley Cup run as multiple franchise players near retirement.

Erik Karlsson can be a brilliant hockey player capable of things that rival current superstar defensemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. Lest you forgot just what Karlsson’s best looks like, his play at the Four Nations Face-Off tournament was as impressive as it was crystallizing.

At one point this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins were frustrated with defenseman Erik Karlsson. Pittsburgh was not playing well on the ice and appeared destined for a poor season. And while Karlsson’s offense was solid as always,