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When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson ahead of the 2023-24 season, it seemed like he would be a key piece of an organization looking for one more

With the NHL trade deadline a mere 10 days away, Kyle Dubas has plenty of decisions to make. How many players will he sell? At what price? Should he ask players to waive their no-movement clauses? What on earth does he do with Tristan Jarry?

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.

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.

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.

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 can be a brilliant hockey player capable of things that rival current superstar defensemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. Lest you forgot just what Karlsson’s best looks like, his play at the Four Nations Face-Off tournament was as impressive as it was crystallizing.

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