VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Sharks coach Pete DeBoer provided additional information about the nature of Erik Karlsson’s injury on Monday, putting the conspiracy theories to bed.
With Karlsson set to miss his eighth consecutive game when the Sharks take on the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, speculation that the two-time Norris Trophy winner’s continued absence is a sign of a more serious issue is running rampant on social media.
Has there been a fall out between Karlsson and the team that acquired him in a trade on the eve of training camp? Is Karlsson experiencing turmoil is his private life?