He has actually looked pretty good. Lots of goalposts, some timing issues, he is going to be very good.
- spatso

oh...I wasnt aware of the goalposts, that changes everything

On a simliar note, Reimer and gus are playing well, lots of almost saves

Timing

he's a +15 so he's scoring at a greater clip than the other team.
- sens rock

During last night's game, they mentioned that Karlsson is

#1 in Takeaways in the NHL (all skaters)
#1 in Shots on Goal by Defense men
#1 in goals by a Defense men
#1 in Even Strength goals by Defense men
#1 in assists by Defense men
#1 in points by Defense men
third in GWG by Defense men
second in assists in the NHL (all skaters)
seventh in points in the NHL (all skaters)

During last night's game, they mentioned that Karlsson is

#1 in Takeaways in the NHL (all skaters)
#1 in Shots on Goal by Defense men
#1 in goals by a Defense men
#1 in Even Strength goals by Defense men
#1 in assists by Defense men
#1 in points by Defense men
third in GWG by Defense men
second in assists in the NHL (all skaters)
seventh in points in the NHL (all skaters)
- Doppleganger

Wow, that is really impressive.

Wow, that is really impressive.
- spatso

what was more impressive was they managed to say it while on their knees giving him manlove

He has actually looked pretty good. Lots of goalposts, some timing issues, he is going to be very good.
- spatso

dude..Ive been saying Turris overrated since he was drafted 3rd overall and all he's done is prove me right thus far. when exactly is he going to "be very good"?

During last night's game, they mentioned that Karlsson is

#1 in Takeaways in the NHL (all skaters)
#1 in Shots on Goal by Defense men
#1 in goals by a Defense men
#1 in Even Strength goals by Defense men
#1 in assists by Defense men
#1 in points by Defense men
third in GWG by Defense men
second in assists in the NHL (all skaters)
seventh in points in the NHL (all skaters)
- Doppleganger

some pretty unreal offensive stats for a 2nd year dman.

some pretty unreal offensive stats for a 2nd year dman.
- GuyLaDouche

3rd year, but yes. His points per game may end up lower but this is still a more impressive offensive season than Green's 31 goal year.

3rd year, but yes. His points per game may end up lower but this is still a more impressive offensive season than Green's 31 goal year.
- daeth

even though he may still have some flaws in his defensive game, they don't seem to be nearly as glaring as Green's. The one player Ottawa has that I truly, genuinely, envy them for having.

Erik Karlsson has been rewarded for his record-breaking week.

The Ottawa Senators defenceman was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after compiling four goals, eight assists and a plus-5 rating in four games.

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Teddy Purcell took second-star honours, while Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen was named the third star.

He's now tied with Henrik Sedin in points and actually has the tie-breaker because he has more goals. Top-5 in NHL scoring.

This late in the season that's pretty damn impressive.

EDIT: Say what you will about whether he deserves the Norris (I have no problem with Weber winning it) but if he keeps this up I think he's gotta be in the running for the third nomination for the Hart Trophy after Malkin and Lundqvist. I mean obviously there are guys like Stamkos and Giroux and Kessel but the Bolts are under-achieving and the Leafs right now are outside of a playoff spot. Philly are probalby right about or just under where they were expected to be but Giroux has really taken on the leadership of that team with Pronger out so he's a very deserving candidate.

But man, the Sens weren't supposed to hit 50 points this season the way people were talking about them. But they've been winning based on their quick offensive system and their ability to get big goals from their top-end guys. Both of those link pretty much directly to Karlsson.

February's stars: Smith, Karlsson, Stamkos
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=619942
Karlsson, the Second Star, is solidifying his resume as a top candidate for the Norris Trophy in just his third season in the League.

Seems the NHL see's him as a "top candidate for the Norris"

ERIC DUHATSCHEK Columnist Globe and Mail

By any statistical measure, the Ottawa Senators’ dynamic third-year defenceman, Erik Karlsson, should be the heavy favourite to win the Norris Trophy this season. Karlsson is the reigning player of the week and was chosen by the NHL Thursday as its “second star” for the month of February. Pretty good stuff. Scoring-wise, Karlsson is miles ahead of the defensive pack. His 66 points are 23 more than runner-up Brian Campbell of the Florida Panthers and the defencemen ranked second-to-14th are all bunched up, 13 of them separated by eight points, a list that includes most of the perennial favourites for the award: Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks), Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) and Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)

ERIC DUHATSCHEK Columnist Globe and Mail

By any statistical measure, the Ottawa Senators’ dynamic third-year defenceman, Erik Karlsson, should be the heavy favourite to win the Norris Trophy this season. Karlsson is the reigning player of the week and was chosen by the NHL Thursday as its “second star” for the month of February. Pretty good stuff. Scoring-wise, Karlsson is miles ahead of the defensive pack. His 66 points are 23 more than runner-up Brian Campbell of the Florida Panthers and the defencemen ranked second-to-14th are all bunched up, 13 of them separated by eight points, a list that includes most of the perennial favourites for the award: Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks), Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) and Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)
- Doppleganger

If only he could play defense, eh Dops?

If only he could play defense, eh Dops?
- prock

He plays Defense better than Schenn eh procky

He plays Defense better than Schenn eh procky
- Doppleganger

top 5 in the NHL in goals against while he is on the ice (excluding PK).

top 5 in the NHL in goals against while he is on the ice (excluding PK).
- prock

Your homer is showing

Ottawa scored a goal and Karlsson didn't get a point off it.

Bust.

Ottawa scored a goal and Karlsson didn't get a point off it.

Bust.
- daeth

Trade him for Rundblad.

Does anyone else think Karlsson sounds like a Swedish leprechaun?

Does anyone else think Karlsson sounds like a Swedish leprechaun?
- senstroll

no, nobody with any sense thinks Karlsson sounds like a (frank)ing swedish leprechaun.

I haven't heard him mention pots of gold or rainbows in any interviews so I'm going to go with no.

no, nobody with any sense thinks Karlsson sounds like a (frank)ing swedish leprechaun.
- Pie

no, nobody with any sense thinks Karlsson sounds like a (frank)ing swedish leprechaun.
- Pie

Agreed. And yes, I do.

I haven't heard him mention pots of gold or rainbows in any interviews so I'm going to go with no.
- daeth

he does mention Sweden winning WJC as his fav. moment..Zib scoring the "Golden Goal"

he does have what sounds like an Irish/swedish accent