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.

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

Amid ongoing speculation surrounding some of the Pittsburgh Penguins stars, the franchise would be willing to trade Erik Karlsson at the deadline if they could meet three critical conditions, according to league sources quoted by The Athletic’s Josh Yohe.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson's performance for Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off prompted some observers to suggest rival clubs might look at him more closely in the NHL trade market.

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.

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,

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.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly willing to trade Erik Karlsson ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with general manager Kyle Dubas open to making a deal “in a heartbeat,” according to The Athletic’s Josh Yohe.