However, Karlsson has since been traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a substantial return, as he is a highly skilled Norris-Trophy-winning defenseman.
According to Elliotte Friedman, it is believed that during the original negotiations, the Sharks were asking for multiple 1st round draft picks for Karlsson.
The recent trade between the Penguins and Kyle Dubas suggests that the Sharks may have been trying to overcharge the Oilers.
As a result, the Oilers decided to acquire Mattias Ekholm instead, who has been a valuable asset to their lineup.
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8 AOUT | 318 ANSWERS The San Jose Sharks Overcharged The Oilers for Karlsson Do you think the Edmonton Oilers were purposefully overcharged? | ||
Yes | 257 | 80.8 % |
No | 61 | 19.2 % |
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