Here are the obstacles to trading Karlsson: • He has a no-movement clause. Though many assume he would be willing to move on if asked, he still has the power here. The team hasn’t played well during his time in Pittsburgh, but he seems to genuinely like playing for the Penguins.

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff hopes have been dashed. A few bad losses in the last three games have effectively taken away hope for another furious charge to the end.

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If the Penguins decide to move on from Erik Karlsson, here are two teams that could come in for him at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Erik Karlsson is in his second season with the Penguins. How is it going? Let’s say he, uh… In fact, let’s say we expected more from him in Pittsburgh when Kyle Dubas went to get him from San Jose.

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Erik Karlsson may be 34 years old and past his truly elite days, but that doesn't mean teams shouldn't line up for his services following a report that stated the Pittsburgh Penguins would trade him in a "heartbeat.

As the Penguins continue to fade away in the Eastern Conference, general manager Kyle Dubas could be open to trading Erik Karlsson.

Earlier this week, insider Josh Yohe of the Athletic confirmed that the Pittsburgh Penguins are open to trading veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson. General manager Kyle Dubas would move Karlsson “in a heartbeat,

The Pittsburgh Penguins are open to trading veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson, sources told The Athletic's Josh Yohe. General manager Kyle Dubas would move Karlsson "in a heartbeat," according to Yohe,

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours! We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 Trade Deadline. As a result, more rumours are starting to surface as teams start to determine their strategies.