There’s only 1 Erik Karlsson, and the Penguins have him Seth Rorabaugh Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 7:01 a.m. | Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 7:01 a.m. Go Ad-Free Today! Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson plays against the Sabres Sept. 28, 2023 at PPG Paints Arena. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson with Marcus Pettersson against the Sabres Sept. 28, 2023 at PPG Paints Arena. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson plays against the Sabres Sept. 28, 2023 at PPG Paints Arena. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson plays against the Sabres Sept. 28, 2023 at PPG Paints Arena. AP The Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade on Aug. 6. AP In 82 games with the San Jose Sharks last season, defenseman Erik Karlsson had 101 points (25 goals, 76 assists). AP Erik Karlsson won the James Norris Memorial Trophy last season as the NHL’s top defenseman. AP Defenseman Erik Karlsson spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Ottawa Senators. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email