Erik Karlsson

Karlsson thrilled to don Three Crowns at 4 Nations Face-Off

By: Chris Lomon

Erik Karlsson is aiming for more treasured international memories and a championship at the 4 Nations Face-Off after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman was named among Team Sweden’s first six players.

July 5, 2024

Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

By: Canadian Press

The 33-year-old Swede became the first player at the position to record 100 points in a season since Brian Leetch in 1991-92.

August 6, 2023

Erik Karlsson aims to become first defenceman since Orr to receive Ted Lindsay Award

By: Chris Lomon

The native of Landsbro, Sweden, led all defencemen with 25 goals and 76 assists for 101 points.

June 23, 2023

2022-23 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Karlsson, McDavid and Pastrnak

By: NHLPA Media Release

Erik Karlsson, Connor McDavid and David Pastrnak have received the most votes from their peers as the most outstanding player.

May 10, 2023

Sharks D Erik Karlsson out until at least March

By: Canadian Press

The team said Tuesday that Karlsson is expected to be reevaluated in mid-March.

January 25, 2022

Away From the Rink | Erik Karlsson

By: Chris Lomon

Erik Karlsson offers a bright light in his anti-bullying advocacy.

October 28, 2021

History made and a piece of it owned for Patrick Marleau

By: Chris Lomon

To honour Patrick Marleau for setting the all-time NHL games played record, the NHLPA – on behalf of all players – presented him with the last hockey stick used by Gordie Howe.

May 17, 2021

Great Clips launches new #HockeyHair campaign

By: NHLPA/NHL/Great Clips media release

Fans can pick weekly “Legendhairy Lineup” featuring NHL stars from past and present for chance to win trip to NHL Awards.

March 10, 2020

Sharks sign D Erik Karlsson to $92M, 8-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The San Jose Sharks took a risk when they traded for elite defenceman Erik Karlsson knowing he had only one year left on his contract.

June 17, 2019

Can You or Can't You | Party VI

By: NHLPA Staff

Juggling, another language, and who we could trick into touching their nose with their tongue!

December 14, 2018

Can You or Can't You | Part V

By: NHLPA Staff

Not to burst Patrick Kane's bubble, but the triangle may not count as musical ability.

December 7, 2018

Can You or Can't You | Part III

By: NHLPA Staff

Who can solve a Rubik’s cube and who can shuffle like a pro, while one player pulls off a magic trick in Part II of asking over a dozen players about their off-ice skills!

November 23, 2018

Caption This | Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

Some regrettable hair styles and vintage ‘90s looks make the cut as players weigh in to caption these throwback photos of current and former NHL'ers!

November 1, 2018

Ottawa Senators trade Erik Karlsson to San Jose Sharks

By: Canadian Press

Ending months of speculation and creating yet another juicy headline, the Senators traded their franchise player — captain Erik Karlsson —to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

September 13, 2018

Florida's Barkov, Vegas' Karlsson, Buffalo's O'Reilly finalists for Lady Byng

By: Canadian Press

Florida's Aleksander Barkov, William Karlsson of the Golden Knights and Buffalo's Ryan O'Reilly were named the three finalists Friday for the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

April 20, 2018

Senators captain Karlsson offers touching tribute to victims of Broncos crash

By: Canadian Press

Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday.

April 13, 2018

NHLPA Off-Ice All-Stars: Part II

With the 2018 #NHLAllStar Game around the corner, NHLPA.com and Sophia Jurksztowicz share some preseason findings on who is the All-Star of what – off the ice!

January 24, 2018

NHLPA Off-ice All-Stars: Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

With the 2018 NHL All-Star Game around the corner, NHLPA.com and Sophia Jurksztowicz share some preseason findings on which players are All-Stars off the ice!

January 22, 2018

Karlsson and Ekman-Larsson 'stop sucking' for the oceans

By: Nadia Vocaturo

They’ve competed internationally for their homeland of Sweden, but Erik Karlsson and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have teamed up again – but this time, it’s to #StopSucking.

August 25, 2017

Erik Karlsson | Playoff Performer of the Night

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Erik Karlsson scored the series-clinching goal for the Ottawa Senators Tuesday to defeat the New York Rangers, sending the team to the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in franchise history (2003, 2007).

May 10, 2017