Erik Karlsson wants to join a contender
The San Jose Sharks have decided to honor Erik Karlsson's trade request, but it will be challenging to move him due to his high salary for the next four years.
Although the Edmonton Oilers could use a top defenseman like Karlsson, they are struggling with their cap space while trying to fit in other players.
Erik Karlsson wants to join a contender ASAP. How can the Edmonton Oilers make it work?
Unfortunately, the league's flat-cap system makes cap space a luxurious commodity.
The Oilers' general manager, Holland, could potentially trade Jack Campbell and other forwards to make room for Karlsson, but it would require signing multiple depth forwards to fill out the roster.
While not an ideal solution, it's a possibility because when you need depth, you get it when you can.
Maybe Cogliano, but there's more than one way to skin a cat and more than one way to secure Karlsson's services.
POLL |
JUIN 27 | 833 ANSWERS Erik Karlsson wants to join a contender Should Ken Holland make an effort to sign Karlsson? |
Yes | 468 | 56.2 % |
No | 365 | 43.8 % |
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