Erik Karlsson
Defenceman · Nr. 65
Sweden
International
Age
36
Height
180 cm
Weight
82 kg
Country
Landsbro, Sweden
Pittsburgh Penguins NHL
Career
2009–2018
Ottawa Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins
Frölunda HC
Jokerit
San Jose Sharks
Ottawa Senators
Biography
Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson (pronounced ; born 31 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Karlsson was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Ottawa Senators at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Karlsson is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, winning the award in 2012 and 2015.
Karlsson was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Ottawa Senators at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Karlsson is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, winning the award in 2012 and 2015.
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