Erik Karlsson's trade will undoubtedly be a big deal in the NHL if it happens. Given that Karlsson will receive an average annual salary of $11.5 million, the trade will be a difficult one to process as that kind of money for an aging defensemen is hard for any team to take in. Elliotte Friedman reveals on <i> 32 Thoughts</i> that the Edmonton Oilers have had serious discussions regarding Erik Karlsson: <q> I don't think it ever got to Erik Karlsson, but I do think the Oilers and Sharks had legit conversations about the revitalized defender.</q> It will definitely be an interesting case to follow as the Oilers probably wont be the favourites to land the Swedish defensemen but if they really want him, they can make it happen. You only get 1 McDavid as a franchise, don't mess it up! Source: <a href='https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/erik-karlsson-linked-to-canadian-team-in-trade-talks' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Hockey Feed</a>