The Pittsburgh Penguins want Erik Karlsson, but the San Jose Sharks have their price set.

It’s no secret that Erik Karlsson wants traded away from the San Jose Sharks; the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes have been the two teams lurking around the most as possible partners.

As the days have turned into weeks waiting for a final deal, it has been reported by Rob Rossi of the Athletic that Karlsson would prefer a deal to the Penguins.

Karlsson doesn’t have all of the say in his move, but he does carry some weight and the would have an easier time getting a deal done.

There is still a chance, however, that Karlsson ends up not getting moved and stays in San Jose for at least the start of the 2023-24 season.

According to Frank Serevalli of Daily Faceoff, the Sharks are still looking for a huge return for the reigning Norris Trophy winner.

Serevalli says he isn’t convinced the deal will happen thanks to the Shark’s ask; the Sharks want a lot and the Penguins don’t have much to offer and don’t have the cap space.

Teams are also unwilling to meet the Sharks’ demands; Karlsson is a star player in the NHL, there’s no doubt, but he brings a questionable injury history and doesn’t bring a ton of defense despite that being the name of his position.

Karlsson is known for his offense and a 100-point campaign speaks for itself, but teams like the Penguins want certainty if they are going to pay an arm and a leg.

It might be a waiting game at this point as every team has their price and are willing to see who bends first.

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