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The Anaheim Ducks should jump into the Erik Karlsson Sweepstakes

By Ed Stein

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: Atlantic Division defender Erik Karlsson (65) warms up with a pirate hat prior to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on January 27, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: Atlantic Division defender Erik Karlsson (65) warms up with a pirate hat prior to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on January 27, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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STOCKHOLM, SWE: Anaheim Ducks trade target Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at Ericsson Globe on November 11, 2017. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Anaheim Ducks have a prime opportunity to bring in the NHL’s best defenseman. Here’s why an Erik Karlsson deal to the OC works for everyone.

All-star defenseman Erik Karlsson wants out of Ottawa. Personal tragedy and a very nasty spat between his wife and former teammate Mike Hoffman‘s girlfriend, have made the Canadian capital a place he’d like to put in his rearview mirror. Getting a fresh start in a new city is something almost everyone can relate to.

All summer long, it’s been rumored the Karlsson was headed to the Tampa Bay Lightning. There are conflicting reports as to how close an actual trade was to happening. It’s now the end of July and Karlsson is still a member of the Senators. Time for the Anaheim Ducks to swoop in and bring the NHL’s best defenseman to Southern California.

Making it happen would be very complicated. There are several factors that need to be considered. Among them are Karlsson’s expiring contract at the end of the season, the NHL salary cap, and how serious Ottawa is about mandating Bobby Ryan be included a Karlsson trade.

Still, there are good reasons to believe that a trade between the Ducks and Sens can benefit all parties.

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