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Sharks’ Erik Karlsson, Tomas Hertl talk leadership, high expectations and the start of camp

SAN JOSE — Erik Karlsson, a year after he was acquired by the Sharks and three months after he was awarded the biggest contract in franchise history, began his first full training camp with the Sharks on Friday.

Without question, Karlsson feels a greater level of comfort with the team in his second year.

“It’s a big difference,” Karlsson said. “Last year was a big change for myself individually and for the team as well.”

Karlsson signed an eight-year, $92 million deal in June to remain with the Sharks after he was acquired from the Ottawa Senators in a blockbuster deal a day before the 2018 training camp began.