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It would be unfair to say Karlsson should score at a 100-point pace again." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "A defenseman putting up 100 points is extremely rare and Karlsson hitting that mark put him in elite company and in a club that hasn’t added a member since the 1991-92." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Only five defensemen on 14 occasions have ever posted 100-point seasons from the blue line before Karlsson’s 2022-23 season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Prior to his 101-point campaign, Karlsson’s career-high in points was 82 (16G-66A) in 2015-16; even that may be too high of a number to project right away." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If Karlsson can bring in 65-75 points for the Penguins’ back end, that will be a huge jump to the overall status of the team." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Loading up on special teams with Karlsson as power play quarterback should also bring a vastly improved power play." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins struggled for large portions of the season with the man advantage, and Karlsson should bring with him at least a handful of goals while pushing upwards of 20+ assists." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Karlsson did most of his work at 5-on-5 last season, but should get new opportunities in Pittsburgh." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Defensively, Karlsson doesn’t have much to offer, but it will put a new spotlight on his likely first Penguins linemate, Marcus Pettersson." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The two Swedes should feed well off of each other as Karlsson’s heavy offense will force Pettersson to play with more responsibility." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Pettersson said during the season that playing with a guy like Kris Letang makes him a smarter defender; he’ll have to bring that same mindset, and them some, with Karlsson." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It’s safe to assume Karlsson won’t reach that 100-point plateau again, but there will be some high expectations for the future Hall of Famer." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins jumped through a ton of hoops to get him and will be paying him handsomely for the next four seasons." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The main goal for the team is to win the Stanley Cup, and the Penguins believe Karlsson gives them a great chance to do just that." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bryan Rust Could Be Perfect Addition to Penguins' Bottom Six" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tom Wilson Discusses Rivalry With Penguins and Sidney Crosby" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Just About Done with Offseason Checklist" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Three PTO Options for the Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Penguins Defenseman Jeff Petry Traded to Red Wings" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Erik Karlsson Will Have High Expectations with the Penguins