Erik Karlsson Player Info

Erik Karlsson

#65

Position

Defence

Shoots

Right

Salary

$5,825,000 Exp. 2024 (UFA)

Height

6'0"

Weight

190 lbs

Cap Hit

$5,825,000

Age

34

Birthplace

Landsbro,
Sweden

Clause

No Trade

Years Pro

16

Drafted

2008:R1 - 15th

Status Report

ROTOWIRE / Thu, Apr 8

News

Henrique scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact

Henrique opened the scoring on a pass from Danton Heinen in the first period. The 31-year-old Henrique shares the Ducks' goal-scoring lead with Maxime Comtois -- both forwards have 11 this year. Henrique has added six helpers, 67 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-9 rating through 36 games. The center has just two goals in his last eight appearances.

Erik Karlsson Player Statistics

DATE OPP RESULT G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA SOG TOI
21/01 at L 3-2 0 0 0 -2 2 0 0 0 0 0 00:23:36
17/01 at W 6-2 0 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 00:19:45
16/01 at L 1-2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 00:24:31
14/01 at L 0-3 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 00:23:27
12/01 at W 3-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00:24:43
TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA SOG SEASON
34 8 20 28 -3 14 0 9 0 0 0 2021-2022
52 8 14 22 -17 18 3 5 0 1 1 2020-2021
2 0 1 1 -3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019-2020
79 3 42 45 7 22 2 18 0 0 0 2018-2019
71 9 53 62 -25 36 3 15 0 1 0 2017-2018
77 17 54 71 10 28 4 23 0 2 0 2016-2017
82 16 66 82 -2 50 1 25 0 0 0 2015-2016
82 21 45 66 10 42 6 24 0 0 0 2014-2015
82 20 54 74 -24 36 5 26 0 0 0 2013-2014
17 6 8 14 11 8 2 2 1 0 0 2012-2013
81 21 60 81 19 42 3 26 0 0 0 2011-2012
75 13 33 46 -34 50 4 18 0 1 0 2010-2011
58 5 21 26 -7 24 1 9 0 0 0 2009-2010
TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA SOG PLAYOFF
19 2 16 18 13 10 0 3 0 0 0 2017
6 1 3 4 -3 2 1 2 0 0 0 2015
10 1 7 8 -2 6 0 3 0 0 0 2013
7 1 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2012
6 1 5 6 -5 4 1 3 0 0 0 2010

Erik Karlsson Statistical Graphs

Erik Karlsson Player Bio


Erik Karlsson

ON-ICE VALUE
Top-Four Defenseman

STRENGTHS
Playmaking: Karlsson is a phenomenal passer. He sees the ice well and can spot open teammates in all three zones. His stretch pass is among the best in the sport and he does well to soak up attention in the offensive zone in order to set up looks in high-danger areas. In terms of pure vision, there may not be a better blueliner in the league.

Poise: He never appears flustered with the puck on his stick. He can make plays under pressure, whether that’s avoiding forecheckers on the breakout or maneuvering past defenders in order to create quality chances for teammates. His skill and composure in possession are plain to see on every touch.

Skating: Though injuries have reduced his top speed, Karlsson remains a fluid and agile skater who can effortlessly work his way out of trouble. This is particularly evident in transition, as he can slice through the opposition’s posture like a hot knife through butter.

WEAKNESSES
Defense: His dip in pace has actually been most harmful on the defensive end. He can no longer recover from any mistake, now relying more on his hockey sense and defensive fundamentals to get by. Suffice to say they’re clearly not up to snuff. Opponents pass the puck through him like he’s a ghost.

Durability: Health issues cut his electrifying peak as a Senator short, and that injury bug has followed him to San Jose. He’s struggled to play at 100% and often looks like a shell of his former self. Without his otherworldly wheels, he’s just a good but deeply flawed puck-moving blueliner.

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