Erik Karlsson 
Age 32 May 31, 1990
Landsbro SWE
Defense shoots right
6'0" 183 cm
190 lbs 86 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2017
Agent Craig Oster
Transaction History
| Apr 26, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | According to coach Bob Boughner, Karlsson (lower body) is likely done for the year, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Apr 21, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) won't play Thursday against the visiting Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Apr 19, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) remains day-to-day and will not play Tuesday against the visiting Blue Jackets, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Apr 16, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) will return to San Jose on Saturday to undergo further evaluation, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Apr 9, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks. | |
| Apr 3, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars. | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers. | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Avalanche. | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson notched two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings. | |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Activated | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (forearm) is on track to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Thursday versus LA, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 8, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (forearm) is expected to return as soon as Thursday against Los Angeles, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Feb 23, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (forearm) will remain out for at least two more weeks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Wednesday. | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson had surgery on his left forearm Monday and will be out until mid-March at least. | |
| Jan 24, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (upper body) is not expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Capitals, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson is dealing with an upper-body injury and won't play Saturday against the Lightning, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Jan 16, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Penguins. | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (upper body) was cleared to play Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. | |
| Jan 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (upper body) is in doubt for Tuesday's clash with the Red Wings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Jan 7, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (upper body) will miss Saturday's game in Philadelphia, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (upper body) was ruled out of Thursday's contest in Buffalo, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Jan 5, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Coach Bob Boughner said Karlsson (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game in Buffalo, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Jan 4, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday versus the Red Wings, but he's expected to be fine for Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Dec 30, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson logged an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers. | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson produced an assist, three shots on net and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks. | |
| Dec 9, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson logged an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. | |
| Dec 7, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames. | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson recorded a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Senators. | |
| Nov 16, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild. | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson provided an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche. | |
| Nov 9, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Karlsson has cleared the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols, but he won't be eligible to play until Saturday in Colorado. | |
| Nov 6, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson remains in COVID-19 protocols and is unlikely to play Saturday in New Jersey, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Nov 4, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson is still in COVID-19 protocols and is not expected to play Thursday against St. Louis, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Saturday versus the Jets. | |
| Oct 19, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored an even-strength goal and added two power-play assists in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Canadiens. | |
| Oct 16, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Jets. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (thumb) was on the ice for Monday's practice session, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Sep 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson has a minor infection in his thumb and is being treated with antibiotics, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| May 8, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, blocked three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. | |
| May 5, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche. | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-4 win over the Coyotes. | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson provided an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights. | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a goal on five shots and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson recorded an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kings. | |
| Apr 6, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks. | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson provided an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Wild. | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored twice on three shots and added a pair of blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild. | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson produced a shorthanded assist, two shots on net and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson posted a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights. | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a power-play goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-0 win over the Ducks. | |
| Mar 1, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson scored a power-play goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche. | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Activated | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) got through a full practice Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Feb 23, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) isn't expected to resume skating this week, which means he'll miss San Jose's next three games at a minimum, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Wild, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) didn't make the trip to St. Louis for San Jose's back-to-back set with the Blues, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Coach Bob Boughner is hopeful Karlsson (lower body) will be available for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 15, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson exited Saturday's loss to the Golden Knights with a lower-body injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson managed a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kings. | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson posted an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Wild. | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Erik Karlsson | Karlsson posted an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Wild. | |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Injured | San Jose Sharks | placed D Erik Karlsson on IR. |
| Jun 17, 2019 | San Jose Sharks | signed D Erik Karlsson to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension. | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | San Jose Sharks | announced D Erik Karlsson has served his suspension. | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | Suspended | San Jose Sharks | (NHL) suspended D Erik Karlsson two games for an illegal check to the head of an opposing player. |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Trade | San Jose Sharks | acquired D Erik Karlsson and LW Francis Perron from the Ottawa Senators for C Chris Tierney, D Dylan DeMelo, C Josh Norris, LW Rudolfs Balcers, a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick and a conditional 2019 second-round draft pick. |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Activated | Ottawa Senators | activated D Erik Karlsson from injured reserve. |
| Feb 14, 2013 | Injured | Ottawa Senators | placed D Erik Karlsson on IR. |
| Jun 19, 2012 | Ottawa Senators | (Erik Karlsson) has been signed to a seven-year contract extension. | |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Fined | (Erik Karlsson) has been fined $2,500 by (NHL). |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Erik Karlsson |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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50 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -14 | 14 | 897 | 50.00 | 51.00 | 3.30 | 49.60 | 4.40 | 0.47 | 1.34 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2005-2006 | Sweden U16 (all) | International-Jr | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Boro/Vetlanda HC J20 | J20 Div.2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Småland | TV-Pucken | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Södertälje SK J20 | J20 Nationell | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Södertälje SK J18 | J18 Nationell | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Frölunda HC J20 | J20 Nationell | 38 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 68 | Playoffs | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Frölunda HC J18 | J18 Region | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Frölunda HC J18 | J18 Nationell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Sweden U18 (all) | International-Jr | 17 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Sweden U18 | WJC-18 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Sweden U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Sweden U20 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 45 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | Playoffs | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Borås HC | HockeyAllsvenskan | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Sweden U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Frölunda HC J20 | J20 Nationell | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 60 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 943 | 43.84 | 50.40 | -3.08 | 54.43 | 3.39 | 0.19 | 0.76 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2009-2010 | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 12 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Sweden | WC | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Sweden (all) | International | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 75 | 13 | 32 | 45 | 50 | 1,304 | 39.22 | 45.44 | -3.67 | 50.17 | 1.58 | 0.37 | 0.83 | ||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 81 | 19 | 59 | 78 | 42 | 1,586 | 55.48 | 51.31 | 4.39 | 54.14 | 3.91 | 0.61 | 1.74 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011-2012 | Sweden | WC | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Sweden (all) | International | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 331 | 59.09 | 55.57 | 4.93 | 59.48 | 7.42 | 0.36 | 1.27 | Playoffs | 10 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2012-2013 | Jokerit | Liiga | 30 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 20 | 54 | 74 | 36 | 1,620 | 48.65 | 48.97 | 1.76 | 54.35 | 4.19 | 0.52 | 1.37 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Sweden | OG | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Sweden (all) | International | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 21 | 45 | 66 | 42 | 1,654 | 53.52 | 51.84 | 2.03 | 52.68 | 4.03 | 0.51 | 1.16 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 16 | 66 | 82 | 50 | 1,736 | 49.36 | 48.81 | 2.25 | 50.61 | 6.90 | 0.45 | 1.56 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Sweden (all) | International | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Sweden | WCup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 77 | 17 | 54 | 71 | 28 | 1,491 | 52.63 | 50.50 | 2.10 | 49.31 | 1.66 | 0.44 | 1.41 | Playoffs | 19 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2017-2018 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 9 | 53 | 62 | 36 | 1,459 | 42.66 | 48.12 | 3.38 | 49.50 | 5.42 | 0.16 | 1.44 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 53 | 3 | 42 | 45 | 22 | 977 | 53.40 | 59.34 | 8.46 | 59.22 | 6.58 | 0.06 | 1.41 | Playoffs | 19 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 56 | 6 | 34 | 40 | 16 | 988 | 48.80 | 50.20 | 2.20 | 52.80 | 3.90 | 0.24 | 1.52 | ||||||||
| 2020-2021 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 52 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 947 | 44.00 | 46.60 | -4.10 | 47.90 | -0.10 | 0.25 | 0.70 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 50 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 14 | 897 | 50.00 | 51.00 | 3.30 | 49.60 | 4.40 | 0.47 | 1.34 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 8 Years $92,000,000 13.94% of cap space
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $11,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Total Salary | $14,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $14,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $7,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $14,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $14,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $7,500,000 | |
| Clauses | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | |
| UFA Year | |||||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 7 Years $45,500,000 10.83% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date May 7, 2009
Signing Date May 7, 2009
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,900,000 1.54% of cap space