Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson said he hasn’t thought about signing a long-term contract extension with the Sharks yet. He’s eligible to sign a deal after July 1st.
“Right now I’m worried about today,” he said. “That’s the mindset I’ve had all year. I’m trying to stay as focused as I can in the dressing room. The future is something I can’t control.”
Back when the Sharks traded for him GM Doug Wilson said they envisioned Karlsson being with the team for a long time.
Karlsson hasn’t put up the offensive numbers yet, but coach Pete DeBoer said things are starting to come around the past 15-18 games.