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Erik Karlsson: “Excited” on his welcome to Pittsburgh

Erik Karlsson talked in Pittsburgh today for the first time as a member of the Penguins.

His journey started yesterday, taking in the team’s practice facility in Cranberry Township and checking out the home team side of PPG Paints Arena. A familiar face and former teammate, Penguins assistant GM Jason Spezza, was along to help with the tour.

Welcome home, @ErikKarlsson65

Karlsson: "I know it's going to be a lot of work. I'm excited to come in full-time and for the potential that is in this room.