San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson sits down with Christine Simpson to talk about the trade that sent him from the Ottawa Senators to California.
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@KDK2395 жыл бұрын
Kinda strange that he was willing to do this interview, but I'm really impressed how open he was about everything.
@bradleythompson55315 жыл бұрын
Open, yeah okay. He dodged all the big questions. Dude should be a politician.
@a.jfercho18645 жыл бұрын
He's always been a classy guy. I'm not at all surprised he did this
@KDK2395 жыл бұрын
I don't know how this interview makes him classy at all
@GWh1355 жыл бұрын
Especially how open he was on those Ducks goals.... jk
@aatsikeke85045 жыл бұрын
You gotta give it to Karlsson how he handled those hard questions, very professional yet open like you said.
@PittsburghSonido5 жыл бұрын
For EK to go thru the death of his child ALONE and still play is an astronomical feat. He is a brave man and I applaud him. God bless you EK.
@CrimsonCamel135 жыл бұрын
It's good to see an genuine interview like this rather than the usual canned lines that many players use during the interview. Would love to see more of these!
@acgmedical91295 жыл бұрын
I like them as well but it’s career suicide or at least guarantee an enemy that is powerful.
@CallduhAmberLamp5 жыл бұрын
Quentin Gabriel she should have asked him about mike Hoffman
@ShowMeWhatImLookin45 жыл бұрын
Trust me we are SO glad to have you on team Teal!! Lets go Sharks!!
@alexdavila69095 жыл бұрын
LETS GO SHARKS!!!!!
@Batz4085 жыл бұрын
Yup! Let's go Sharks!!
@JohnSmith-cy9tt4 жыл бұрын
Lucky you
@TheIdiotSensFan018 ай бұрын
Lucky… Us Senators haven’t been so lucky the past few years our roster had fell apart BADLY. We lost everyone we had In 2017. Even tho YOU SHARKS DONT HAVE HIM ANYMORE!!! PITTSBURGH DOES NOW!
@miguelitomarques85 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm a Sens fan but, even tho I was gutted when I knew about the trade, now I'm honestly happy about Karlsson - just for the fact that he doesn't have to deal with the sea of bullshit that is Ottawa management anymore.
@222333aaaaaa5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, man. Hope stuff w Ottawa gets figured out
@somedudeonacbr78445 жыл бұрын
We are extremely happy to receive him! He has been amazing all year and to see this makes me want the cup that much more just for him!
@sportsallday76633 жыл бұрын
Karlsson is my favourite player ever but Ottawa’s management absolutely fleeced that trade
@MrSnuffian5 жыл бұрын
Being born and raised in San Jose. Feels pretty gooooood
@BSBSPSensGirl885 жыл бұрын
No matter what anyone thinks, this town loves Erik Karlsson and Sens fans are devastated.
@moisesvasquez32325 жыл бұрын
Hope sharks win the cup. Ultimate prize for a nice person and player
@oofboi50765 жыл бұрын
rip
@MoonDoumaTwo5 жыл бұрын
@@oofboi5076 8 years though!
@excelnono42004 жыл бұрын
3 last in the league
@bishop5294 жыл бұрын
San Jose emptied the cupboard for one piece of tarnished Sterling. This generation won't win the cup. (but I could always be wrong)
@tionlover4 жыл бұрын
bishop529 deep down I knew it was a bad move, but I didn’t think he would fall off this horribly.
@johnnewman84122 жыл бұрын
Still hurts after all this time. Best player Ottawa ever had by a mile, and that's with no disrespect whatsoever to Alfie, Stone, Spezza and so on. A talent like EK65 happens once in a generation and I'll be forever grateful that I got to enjoy his best years in Ottawa. All the best Erik.
@sveannnnnnn7578 Жыл бұрын
he has his best year EVER now in sharks
@user-vw1io1lz7m7 ай бұрын
I beg to differ he should have stayed with the sens@@sveannnnnnn7578
@JMC-The-Director5 жыл бұрын
He is honestly probably one of the best defensemen in the league and can't believe the trade. I am a Leafs fan and I would have given up way more than what San Jose did. They got a steal!
@AustinZhangyay5 жыл бұрын
JMC Film Co. Got a sTEAL
@romanbellic40425 жыл бұрын
JMC Film Co. you lost me at “leafs fan”
@sportsallday76633 жыл бұрын
This hasn’t aged well
@ial16182 жыл бұрын
um haha, ottawa won the trade, by a mile
@JMC-The-Director2 жыл бұрын
@@ial1618 ya my comment didn't age well haha for what he does now and his salary not worth it at all haha
@ruralontarioduster2025 жыл бұрын
Dealing with this trade is one of the hardest emotional thing I've dealt with in my adult life. All the best Captain Karl. Thank you for being my role model growing up. My dad wasn't always there for me when I was younger so I emulated you and the way you held yourself so I could understand what it meant to be a man. I hope you continue your great success as the best defenceman in the league
@StayReal025 жыл бұрын
He handled this interview really really well. He def. should be a diplomat. I don't think any other players would have managed this interview better. Leaving no one hurt or offended.
@BombasticLove875 жыл бұрын
I think the NHL needs to step in and get Melnyk to sell the team. An NHL franchise can't be run by a crazy person.
@joek15195 жыл бұрын
I hope that happens because i would hate too see Canada lose another team
@UncleAnaesthesia5 жыл бұрын
110% agreed
@justinred33825 жыл бұрын
If Ottawa lost the Sens it would be devastating. Only a handful of Canadians teams left. Let's hope they stay and that Gary brings back the Nordiques.
@wooz99915 жыл бұрын
@Aaron never knew that bettman was a ref
@Fucyou695 жыл бұрын
Get rid of Arizona coyotes first
@moonglow6305 жыл бұрын
I like how he said it will “take him a couple years to get used to being a Shark”. That shows he has plans to re sign after his contracts up.
@ScottO845 жыл бұрын
I wasn't always sure what to think of this guy, but to be honest, I'd also never seen much of an in-depth interview from him. I now find him to be seemingly kind, genuine, and family-oriented amongst his obvious talent. I hope he succeeds more than ever in SJ.
@GBabyGencher945 жыл бұрын
Sharks fan from Ottawa reporting. GO SHARKS GO!!!!!
@azeen68215 жыл бұрын
Such a classy, dedicated and strong man, I wish him all the best whichever team he's on 💕💕
@chalkyhands55125 жыл бұрын
hes so nice and down to earth even as a bruins fan i really like him. he's so normal and a great guy
@peterolofsson18725 жыл бұрын
Not a Sharks fan, but i love how their roster atm.
@JMC-The-Director5 жыл бұрын
it really is stacked. They have a good chance of making a cup run. Probably up in the top of the league for defense with Nashville
@CAVEMANsean5 жыл бұрын
JMC Film Co. idk it's close, I'd say their defense is slightly better. if burns wasn't as much of a liability on defense it'd be pretty even. but burns is just a winger at defense
@sethfriedman63395 жыл бұрын
still cant beat the islanders
@whitehh154 жыл бұрын
Super sick roster. If not for covid19 these guys would be hoisting a cup soon
@tionlover4 жыл бұрын
m white 😂😂 are you joking fam
@dasteelerfan15 жыл бұрын
The man is a class act and a great player the only thing I don’t like is he doesn’t play on my team
@moonglow6305 жыл бұрын
joe blow I’m so happy he has plays on mine now!! I’ve just fallen in love with him. He’s so awesome!! Just a genuine guy. I’m so hoping he re-signs. The fact he says it will take years to feel like a Shark is a good sign I’m hoping.
@bk79625 жыл бұрын
I knew as soon as the season ended and he picked up that puck, he was gone. Erik Karlsson is one of the most genuine players in the league. He has incredible talent, and doesn’t need to back it up by being a dirty player. Just pure skill. I really hope he thrives in SJ, because he deserves to be on a winning team.
@BSBSPSensGirl885 жыл бұрын
I still can’t wrap my head around the fact he’s a San Jose Shark. That Mike Hoffman is a Florida Panther. That Mark Stone is a Vegas Golden Knight. That Ryan Dzingel and Matt Duchene are Columbus Blue Jackets. This feels like a bad dream. They are ALL supposed to still be Ottawa Senators.
@michaelbacon86984 жыл бұрын
Seriously it's crazy... That was a great team and still would be, WTF happened??!
@BSBSPSensGirl884 жыл бұрын
Michael Bacon 11 months later, while I have a little more clarity, i still don’t understand how it all fell apart. We truly had a dream team. Hopefully they can build a team that at least somewhat compares.
@joshmcivor40262 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the new team.. Stützle n norris was a steal
@vorce4144 Жыл бұрын
@@joshmcivor4026 they were, but i miss my old sens team.
@bigbird40945 жыл бұрын
EK dude we love you as one of our boys SJS Thank you!
@MLMX6125 жыл бұрын
such an humble man
@Saitek915 жыл бұрын
BB and EK on the Sharks. Get that first Cup San Jose.
@moonglow6305 жыл бұрын
R3dstripe91 we’re sure as Hell gonna try!! And don’t forget Vlasic! He’s the best true shutdown defensemen in the league. Once the team gets in sync we are gonna be 🔥🔥
@SinCitySharksfan7025 жыл бұрын
EK9 and EK65
@MegaZaki20003 жыл бұрын
lol
@GianniVitucci5 жыл бұрын
Just gained a ton of respect for this guy. Answered a lot of questions that we all would have understood if he declined to speak about certain things. Good Luck Erik Karlson.
@acgmedical91295 жыл бұрын
As much as I like this guy and I really do. He’s a great guy. You never, never speak about management in a negative manner or behind their backs. I have friends in the NHL that left to play in Europe and they told me the moment they get signed, they have to run through PR course training that teaches them how to interview and what to never get caught saying.
@ptown1755 жыл бұрын
we Love having him and his family here is San Jose!!!!
@darkchiefReborn5 жыл бұрын
#Melnykout
@firegriffin85 жыл бұрын
I miss him so much
@finkelsteinshitkid12995 жыл бұрын
Bring that 1st cup to SJ and become legend!
@ChrisJones-pi5mh5 жыл бұрын
As a sens fan, I'm still not over it... this can't be healthy 😥
@joshmcivor40262 жыл бұрын
Tim Stützle n josh norris... thank you for ur best yrs in Ottawa...
@thecrew21285 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see how much he loved his team and his city you can tell he loves the game more professional athletes should fallow in his shoes and be a good remodel for kids instead of worrying about money...
@shawnreems4933 жыл бұрын
Looking back Ottawa did make the right move.
@m_mallz77815 жыл бұрын
Erik is a genuine, classy guy! Gave his all to the Sens and he deserves to be happy
@Batz4085 жыл бұрын
EK is happy now he in San Jose. Now that he in WC Finals Championship. Hope they can get him to the CUP and win one, that would awesome for the team,fans n city. LET'S GO SHARKS!!!🦈🦈🦈🦈👊
@KixMusaid5 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who’s honest about the situation and doesn’t beat around the bush
@mlbjmaur5 жыл бұрын
Love how open Erik is here
@elenaisaeva70675 жыл бұрын
As a Sharks fan I was super excited to hear the news about the trade, but right now I almost want the Sharks management to let this man walk wherever his heart is. He's obviously not happy there.
@kylemartineau82693 жыл бұрын
@San Jose Thanks for Stützle
@MrPooly14593 жыл бұрын
Remember when everyone thought Ottawa got fleeced in this deal? Life comes at ya fast.
@TheIdiotSensFan018 ай бұрын
As a Senators fan…. It’s sad to see our BEST roster ever is gone.. The Team fell apart very badly, B. Ryan was arrested, Stone was traded to Vegas, Anderson traded to Buffalo, idk where Dyzingl went, Duchene went to Nashville, Hoffman went to a diff team idk what team tho, Pageau went to Islanders.. it’s really sad, Ottawa hasn’t made the Playoffs since 2017… Best of luck to the Senators, I wish they will get the old team back but Ryan won’t return… #NHL #OttawaSenators
@roadhockey5 жыл бұрын
LOVE this guy
@JassieClassy5 жыл бұрын
Such class this guy.
@winnipegjets20845 жыл бұрын
This guy is definitely one of the best.
@nataliedwang4 жыл бұрын
Our Sharks made it happened!! Love EK65 with Sharks!!! Let’s go Sharks!!!!!
@nataliedwang5 жыл бұрын
Move on EK65! Sharks fans love you!!!!!
@ethanrakell70095 жыл бұрын
Emotional my was. Karlsson had only a few select teams to be traded to. That flies in the face of emotion and playing hockey in general. Your a pro player act like it .
@marcmaza28215 жыл бұрын
He’s doing well with the sharks!! it’s hard to you can tell in his eyes!
@kenmartin71755 жыл бұрын
Hey EK you look great in teal. You will do great with the sharks!!!
@thaddcorbett21485 жыл бұрын
Traded Yashin. Let Chara go to free agency. And now they've traded Karlsson.
@iampete86925 жыл бұрын
…And let's not forget Matt Duchene
@thaddcorbett21485 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced they'll get a 1st + for Duchene. I'm still shocked as to how little they got for Karlsson. If somehow Stone doesn't resign with the Senators it's going to be a really sad team to watch. Reminiscent of early 90's Oilers.
@garikcapretta73995 жыл бұрын
they got such a nice return on yashin tho
@bengosselin80055 жыл бұрын
Yashin was no big loss and we killed that trade
@bengosselin80055 жыл бұрын
After 10 years of service lol. That was a good trade. Where's Spezza now???? (Addition by subtraction)
@dianna965 жыл бұрын
love you Erik… you are the best defenceman in the NHL since Bobby Orr
@TheNewsstandMan5 жыл бұрын
diane leroux OK. Lidström.
@lahiru245 жыл бұрын
They wanted to trade Hoffman before deadline, I knew something was wrong. It sucks outside forces destroyed a winning team. They had a such a great start, then boom.
@deltaecho15 жыл бұрын
I wondered what happened with Hoffman saga. They vehemently deny everything, I have to give them the benefit of the doubt. The judge blocked the release of the evidence to the hoffman side, so this is weird.
@lahiru245 жыл бұрын
deltaecho1 I think both sides are innocent, others fuel the suspicion of Hoffman’s fiancé, there were too much drama with the wives of sens. Other wives didn’t like her, probably speculated it was her, who was bothering Melinda. Most likely it was some troll.
@moonglow6305 жыл бұрын
lahiru24 and who did they trade Hoffman to??? The Sharks??? Sharks kept him for like 5mins before trading him to Florida
@watcher69355 жыл бұрын
I knew it! When he picked up the puck........he knew. I said this that day.
@arcticmonkey35 жыл бұрын
CanadianWatcher 693 captain obvious 🤜
@watcher69355 жыл бұрын
arcticmonkey3 , really?? I had people on here tell me "he's not going anywhere". There were even on air peeps on this network that said that him picking up the puck didn't mean that. Captain loser.
@JackEBoy-el4hs5 жыл бұрын
I will never forgive them for getting rid of him.
@matthewsinclair66275 жыл бұрын
bro i cried
@MQA-hc1gt5 жыл бұрын
Man, gotta feel for the guy.. but as a Leafs fan gotta say it's a relief to finally be able to like him!! Kind of like the Subban situation all over again.
@SeanG9074 жыл бұрын
I’m not going to say Ottawa lost the trade or won but at first I thought we lost it but now with two really high picks in one of the best drafts ever it evens it out more
@UncleAnaesthesia5 жыл бұрын
Fly fly, my captain, you're free now... (*insert crying old man gif here*)
@rileyarchuletta36594 жыл бұрын
I hope to see sens fans happy they deserve to be happy too I say
@marylamanna3325 Жыл бұрын
What a nice young man!
@MatariiXI5 жыл бұрын
My favorite team for over 20 years drove one of my favorite players to near tears in his final interview. After over 20 years of support for the sens, Dorion and Melnyk have driven me to hate the organization. Farewell sens
@SarahStJohn-oz7qo5 жыл бұрын
Awful media job portraying the players quotes had to do with the Hoffman situation......those happened in the offseason
@bradlybrisson57005 жыл бұрын
Karl was a class act the likes Ottawa hasent seen since Alfredsson was in a sens sweater. Erik deserves so much better than Ottawa and their gang of misfit management.
@TheoBrixtonTheKid5 жыл бұрын
Hard to dislike this guy...
@tdotrtz21075 жыл бұрын
As sad as it is that Karlsson is no longer a Senator I’m happy that he’s in another team with no more drama and he can be free. As for the Sens they need to get rid of all of the management.
@peterjohnson6175 жыл бұрын
it`s a business ......my favorite sport but as with everything else ,not just a game
@hockeysnipes36565 жыл бұрын
What a guy and senator for life
@christophermonaco77565 жыл бұрын
This man is a class act.
@williamarnold18354 жыл бұрын
Class act.
@Blackphillipsupporter5 жыл бұрын
Tom Brady has always been my man crush, but this guy is a close second.
@plan8sk8er5 жыл бұрын
Member the saying "when u trade a good player; you get something good in return" xD
@JeffCfreeradiorevolution5 жыл бұрын
Nice comic strip angles... everyone remember to enjoy your programming!
@weatheredtome5 жыл бұрын
"I tried to hold back as much as I could" But why? We get it, EK. Ottawa is a terrible franchise, but an incredible fanbase. Of course you'd be disappointed and heartbroken. Just let out.
@yoyochris61014 жыл бұрын
as a caps fan i have a huge respect for ek
@VictorianLifeForm5 жыл бұрын
One of the classiest players in the NHL
@jackfinn81304 жыл бұрын
Karlsson went from being one of the best defensemen in the world to a struggling, average one. Really hope he takes the time off right now and works to get back to where he use to be. Maybe next season he’ll be where he needs to be
@TheNewsstandMan5 жыл бұрын
Class act. Klass.
@bobbyo1113 жыл бұрын
and 3 years down the road, everyone is saying wow...did Ottawa ever win that trade!
@s_naz2812 жыл бұрын
I mean they won, but now it's not WON WON since EK65 actually looks good? Like really good. Obviously Norris and Tim, but the leader during our 2019 run
@SB-4085 жыл бұрын
STAY IN SJ!!!
@erich84502ify5 жыл бұрын
Since 2009, wow
@cloudsopowera62485 жыл бұрын
During the final playoffs 2017, Dorion called Erik Karlsson a freaking GOD....and after trading Karlsson he said its an important move for the franchise rebuild. (Yet he didnt trade Bobby Ryan)
@larsg4697 Жыл бұрын
Looking at this now and seeing EK dominate in San Jose, must hurt in Ottawa
@MochiMochiNoMi5 жыл бұрын
Good journalism would involve sitting down with Dorion now.
@carpetclimber40275 жыл бұрын
Or even better, Melnyk.
@PRYVTgomerPYLE5 жыл бұрын
Good for you Erik... Glad you didn't waste your career away on a mediocre team. Now that Erik is not a Senator anymore, I can cheer for him!
@dbjmk80835 жыл бұрын
We traded him for nothing, i'm sick of the Sens and their rebuilds. They gave away their first round pick for Duchene so even if we suck we get nothing.
@emmapersson313127 күн бұрын
❤
@Ecliptonian4 жыл бұрын
I don’t like the Sharks. But I love Erik Karlsson
@niner4life7635 жыл бұрын
🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈SAN JOSE STAND UP!!!!!!
@XxCurlyManxX5 жыл бұрын
Please come back to Ottawa in free agency!
@Ziestia5 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad rn...
@fiveish775 жыл бұрын
It’s sad when you hear dressing room rumors. I heard a lot about my Blues and didn’t really believe it till I saw the infamous practice fight video with Borts and Sanford. Crazy to see all of that end and how far they’re getting now that they’re acting like a team. Anyways..love how this man presents himself. I wish the sharks good luck tomorrow night and also wish the sens good luck doing... whatever they’re doing.
@Ralfscho5 жыл бұрын
Probably by now he's happy to be a Shark. And hey he can live close to be the beach in a place with nice weather, that's a win-win 😎🤙🏝.
@graz93725 жыл бұрын
after they told him they were gonna grade him he was probably so hyped
@brennandetzler74083 жыл бұрын
Man who would've thought two years later, Dorion made out like a bandit
5 жыл бұрын
I love Ottawa but this will bite them in the ass later on if the sharks get a Stanley Cup
@youtubehub81904 жыл бұрын
3:35 i like the moment where karlsson is lying but the player's quote are literally on the screen..
@Wexter00835 жыл бұрын
#MelnykOut the King wanted to stay in Ottawa and Melnyk drove him out just like he did to Alfie.
@tna420wrestling5 жыл бұрын
"the sens" or as i am a trend setter THE SENDS.... send it . . .