Veteran defenceman Erik Karlsson still with Senators after trade deadline
OTTAWA — Erik Karlsson remains an Ottawa Senator, at least for now.
Speculation swirled Monday that the Senators would deal their captain and best player. But when the NHL’s 3 p.m. trade deadline passed, Ottawa opted to hang on to the two-time Norris Trophy winner.
“Multiple teams phoned but Erik’s a franchise player and we felt there was no franchise deal out there that could satisfy to make the best hockey deal,” said Ottawa GM Pierre Dorion.
Surprisingly, Dorion said the Senators “did not actively shop Erik Karlsson,” but would’ve been remiss had they not listened to offers.