Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that William Karlsson will be signing an eight-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Getting the full eight years was really important to him as he loves it in Vegas.
Jesse Granger: Karlsson’s deal will have an AAV of $5.9 million. The contract is expected to be signed in the next two days.
The 26-year old Karlsson was drafted 53rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft by the Anaheim Ducks.
Thoughts from the media
Pierre LeBrun: “Karlsson camp fought hard for the max term.