| 4/25/2013 12:38:00 PM |
Description: According to the Ottawa Citizen, Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (Achilles) will return to the lineup Thursday. | Insight: Karlsson hasn't played since suffering a partially lacerated Achilles' tendon on Feb. 13. He was the top fantasy defenseman prior to his injury and could play in the final three games for Ottawa. | | |
| 4/24/2013 5:23:00 PM |
Description: According to the Ottawa Sun, Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson took part in practice Wednesday and could play Thursday against the Capitals. | Insight: Karlsson hasn't played since suffering a lacerated Achilles' tendon on Feb. 13. He was the top fantasy defenseman prior to his injury. | | |
| 4/17/2013 6:31:00 PM |
Description: Sportsnet is reporting that Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson could be available for the postseason. Karlsson suffered an Achilles injury earlier in the season. | Insight: Karlsson has been practicing but it's still a long shot that he'll be able to play again this season. That shouldn't stop owners from drafting Karlsson early in next year's fantasy draft. | | |
| 3/26/2013 5:39:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (lacerated Achilles) has not ruled out returning for the playoffs, according to the Ottawa Citizen. | Insight: Karlsson suffered a lacerated Achilles' tendon in February when he was cut by Penguins winger Matt Cooke's skate in a freak accident. The 22-year-old will not return for the regular season so fantasy owners can move on unless it is a keeper league. | | |
| 2/14/2013 1:34:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (lacerated Achilles) will miss 3-4 months after having surgery Thursday. SOURCE: NHL.com | Insight: Karlsson suffered a lacerated Achilles' tendon Thursday when he was cut by Penguins winger Matt Cooke's skate in a freak accident. The 22-year-old is fantasy's best defenseman by far and owners will not be able to replace his contributions. | | |
| 2/13/2013 9:56:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson suffered a lacerated Achilles tendon when he was cut by Matt Cooke's skate during Wednesday's game and will require surgery. SOURCE: Bob McKenzie, TSN | Insight: Karlsson is out indefinitely and likely will miss the rest of the season. It's a massive blow to fantasy owners since he is by far the best fantasy defenseman in the NHL. | | |
| 2/13/2013 9:18:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson left Wednesday's game against the Penguins after getting cut by Matt Cooke's skate. SOURCE: Bob McKenzie, TSN | Insight: Karlsson was cut on the back of his left leg below the calf. He's the best fantasy defenseman by far so even losing him for one game hurts. | | |
| 2/12/2013 10:32:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson scored his sixth goal of the season Tuesday, a short-handed tally in the second period. | Insight: Karlsson's goal counted as the game-winner and came as part of a nine-shot night. He has 62 SOG in 13 games, a 391 SOG pace per 82 games. | | |
| 2/7/2013 10:43:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson got off 11 shots on goal Thursday and scored on one of them, his fifth goal of the year and second in two games. | Insight: Karlsson has taken 50 SOG in just 11 games, a pace of 373 per 82 games. He has to be considered the favorite to win a second straight Norris Trophy. | | |
| 2/5/2013 10:30:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson's goal Tuesday against the Sabres was his first since Jan. 25. | Insight: Karlsson started the season with three goals in his first four games but he had been blanked on 21 shots in his last five. Tuesday's goal gives him eight points (4 G, 4 A) with 39 SOG, 8 PIM and a plus-4. | | |
| 2/3/2013 7:14:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson took aim at Montreal's Carey Price seven times Sunday but came away empty-handed. | Insight: Karlsson hasn't had a point in his last two games but he's taking a ton of shots at the net. Ottawa has another tough matchup against Buffalo netminder Ryan Miller on Tuesday but the Senators follow that with games against struggling goaltenders Cam Ward (Carolina, Thursday) and Ondrej Pavelec (Winnipeg, Saturday). | | |
| 1/19/2013 8:41:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson registered a goal and an assist in his season debut Saturday against Winnipeg. | Insight: Karlsson was far and away the best defenseman in hockey last season and he's already off to a great start in 2013. Ottawa's home opener is Monday against Florida. | | |
| 6/20/2012 10:02:00 PM |
Description: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson won his first Norris Trophy as the league's top blue-liner Wednesday at NHL awards night. | Insight: Karlsson (78 points) absolutely dominated the defenseman position in 2011-12 and at age 22, it looks like he's only going to get better. Ottawa rewarded their star Tuesday by signing him to a huge seven-year contract extension. | | |
| 6/19/2012 8:39:00 PM |
Description: Erik Karlsson and the Senators have come to an agreement on a seven-year contract extension. | Insight: Karlsson had a dominant season for Ottawa in 2011-12. The 22-year-old generated a career-high 78 points, good for second on the team and 10th in the NHL. His point total was 25 points higher than any other defenseman in hockey. | | |
| 4/4/2011 3:16:00 PM |
Description: Erik Karlsson and Sergei Gonchar are not expected to return to the Senators' lineup this season because of injuries.
TSN | Insight: Karlsson has a lacerated thigh, while Gonchar is still dealing with the effects of a concussion. Look for another option if you are competing in a non-keeper format. | | |
| 4/1/2011 1:06:00 PM |
Description: Erik Karlsson will not play in Saturday's game against Toronto due to a lacerated thigh.
Ottawa Sun | Insight: Karlsson's thigh was cut during the first period of Thursday's game against Florida, and the cut reportedly needed 25 stitches to close. Look for another blueline option for the weekend. | | |
| 12/27/2010 3:04:00 PM |
Description: Karlsson scored two goals and added an assist on Sunday against the Penguins. | Insight: Karlsson now has four goals and seven assists over his last nine games to give him eight goals and 15 assists on the year. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/27/2010 3:15:00 AM |
Description: Erik Karlsson scored two goals and added an assist in the Senators' 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Karlsson has had a solid December with 11 points (4g-7a) in 12 games, which has put him atop Senators' team scoring with 23 points. The Sens' second-year rearguard is proving that he is the real deal in fantasy leagues this season. | | |
| 12/18/2010 11:03:00 AM |
Description: Karlsson scored his sixth goal of the season on Friday against the Avalanche. | Insight: Karlsson now has four points in his last two games to give him six goals and 14 assists on the year. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/17/2010 8:05:00 AM |
Description: Karlsson picked up three assists on Thursday night against the Wild. | Insight: Karlsson now has points in four of his last five games with a goal and six assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
