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Boston University's Macklin Celebrini looks to pass the puck against Rochester during an NCAA men's college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The San Jose Sharks, who won the NHL draft lottery, are projected to select Celebrini, who is considered this year's top prospect, and ranked first among North American skaters by the NHL's Central Scouting. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File) **FILE**

Sharks win NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Celebrini No. 1

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Newly acquired Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson holds his first meeting with reporters in Pittsburgh since being traded from the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Erik Karlsson’s uncertain summer is over. The defenseman is eager to get to work with the Penguins

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter, right, holds off the San Jose Sharks' Timo Meier (28), of Switzerland, as the Wild's goalie Alex Stalock makes a save in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Jones shuts out Wild, Sharks win 2-0

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Tyler Bozak celebrates after scoring during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Perron, Binnington lift Blues to 3-2 victory over Sharks

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) looks to pass the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Healthy Erik Karlsson key to Sharks’ success this season

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. Hagelin is one of several players who could’ve probably cashed out even richer contracts by going to free agency and opted instead to re-sign with their current teams. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

Karlsson among those choosing to stay put, avoid free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson, center, celebrates with Timo Meier, left, and Joe Pavelski after Pavelski scored during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canuck, in San Jose, Calif. The San Jose Sharks re-signed pending free agent Erik Karlsson to an eight-year deal on Monday, June 17, 2019, turning a one-year rental into a long-term commitment to one of the league's most dynamic defensemen.(AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)

Sharks re-signing Karlsson sets table for busy NHL offseason

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson, center, celebrates with Timo Meier, left, and Joe Pavelski after Pavelski scored during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canuck, in San Jose, Calif. The San Jose Sharks re-signed pending free agent Erik Karlsson to an eight-year deal on Monday, June 17, 2019, turning a one-year rental into a long-term commitment to one of the league's most dynamic defensemen.(AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)

Sharks sign D Erik Karlsson to $92M, 8-year deal

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2018, file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson, from Sweden, watches during a break in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in San Jose, Calif. Karlsson has undergone groin surgery before being eligible to become a free agent this summer, the Sharks said Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson undergoes groin surgery

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring the winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. The Sharks won 5-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Karlsson, Sharks beat Blues 5-4 after controversial no-call

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, back, makes a kick-save of a shot as defenseman Brent Burns, center, and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog pursue the puck in the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ** FILE **

Landeskog scores OT winner, Avalanche force Game 7 with Sharks

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

File-This Oct. 26, 2018, file photo shows San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson (65) of Sweden passing around Carolina Hurricanes' Brock McGinn (23), who lost his stick, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. There is still a chance Karlsson takes part in NHL All-Star Weekend despite missing the final three games before the break with an injury. Sharks coach Peter DeBoer says Karlsson went back to California for more tests on what the team is calling a lower-body injury. Karlsson missed the past two games and is out for San Jose’s game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Injured Karlsson could still take part in All-Star Weekend

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) skates with the puck against St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Washington. Orpik played in his 1,000th NHL game tonight. The Blues won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

‘Dinosaur’ defensemen like Brooks Orpik survive in NHL by adapting

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Sharks’ Karlsson suspended 2 games for illegal check

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San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson is seen during warm-up before first period NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators beat Sharks 6-2 in Karlsson’s return to Ottawa

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Karlsson scores 1st goal with Sharks in 4-0 win over Blues

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton waits for play to resume during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Sharks set sights on Stanley Cup after Karlsson trade

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Newly acquired San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson speaks to the media during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Erik Karlsson looks to fit in on 1st day with Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Erik Karlsson, who as traded by the Ottawa Senators to the San Jose Sharks, speaks to media as the Senators reported for the first day of NHL hockey training camp in Ottawa, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Preds see teams piling up talent, fighting to be West’s best

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Fans hold up signs in support of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson (65) during the warm-up before NHL hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Monday, April 2, 2018. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Karlsson not expected to rejoin Senators for final 2 games

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press