Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson added fuel to trade rumors Thursday when he followed Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos on Twitter and Instagram.
SportsDay Stars tweeted a photo of Karlsson's recent Twitter follows with Stamkos on center stage:
Sean Leahy of Pro Hockey Talk then did the same for Karlsson's Instagram account:
With Karlsson set to enter the final year of his contract, rumors and speculation regarding a trade have run rampant since last season.
Multiple teams have reportedly contacted the Sens about acquiring the two-time Norris Trophy winner.