Quote (AU5TIN @ Apr 23 2019 08:51pm)
Agreed, i would be absolutely dumbfounded if he doesnt go to free agency
I think he might end up staying.
Sharks might end up paying the most to keep him because they had to give up lots to get him in the first place.
That being said I have been pretty critical of Karlsson over the years.
His defensive play has improved but it is still not at a high enough level to consider him an elite d-man at times despite the great offensive numbers he has put up for years.
You look at Burns and you see the same offensive capability while also bringing in more size and defensive ability in my opinion. I just feel Burns and other d-man have a step up on him because they have other strong aspects in their game as well.