NHL: San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson leads all defensemen with 85 points going into Monday’s game with the Edmonton Oilers
Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson might not have necessarily agreed with goalie James Reimer’s decision to not wear a Pride-themed warmup jersey before a game in San Jose over the weekend but reiterated that NHL players are free to make their own choices regarding such topics.
Reimer is starting Monday as the Sharks, looking to snap a six-game losing streak, play the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Sharks general manager Mike Grier and Oilers GM Ken Holland had talks about the defenseman but It never reached a point where Grier had a proposal to bring to Karlsson, who has a full no-movement clause in his contract.
Karlsson’s eye-popping statistics make him the favorite to win a third Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman. He maintained that he hasn’t thought about that distinction, adding that he’s just trying to help the Sharks finish a dismal season on an upbeat note.
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