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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 🔥🔥
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.
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.
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.
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...
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!!!🦈🦈🦈🦈👊
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.
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.
LOL I'm not defending the Sens I think they have terrible management and ownership. DOn't forget Silfverberg too and Anaheim's top left winger was ours too (name escapes me)
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
"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.
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
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.
These owners are rich and really dont care about their players, they are cash cows and always have new ones coming along. They are human beings who deserve respect.
Kinda strange that he was willing to do this interview, but I'm really impressed how open he was about everything.
Open, yeah okay. He dodged all the big questions. Dude should be a politician.
He's always been a classy guy. I'm not at all surprised he did this
I don't know how this interview makes him classy at all
Especially how open he was on those Ducks goals.... jk
You gotta give it to Karlsson how he handled those hard questions, very professional yet open like you said.
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!
I like them as well but it’s career suicide or at least guarantee an enemy that is powerful.
Quentin Gabriel she should have asked him about mike Hoffman
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
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.
Sorry, man. Hope stuff w Ottawa gets figured out
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!
Karlsson is my favourite player ever but Ottawa’s management absolutely fleeced that trade
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.
Trust me we are SO glad to have you on team Teal!! Lets go Sharks!!
LETS GO SHARKS!!!!!
Yup! Let's go Sharks!!
Lucky you
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!
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.
Such a classy, dedicated and strong man, I wish him all the best whichever team he's on 💕💕
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.
I hope that happens because i would hate too see Canada lose another team
110% agreed
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.
@Aaron never knew that bettman was a ref
Get rid of Arizona coyotes first
hes so nice and down to earth even as a bruins fan i really like him. he's so normal and a great guy
No matter what anyone thinks, this town loves Erik Karlsson and Sens fans are devastated.
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.
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!
JMC Film Co. Got a sTEAL
JMC Film Co. you lost me at “leafs fan”
This hasn’t aged well
um haha, ottawa won the trade, by a mile
@@ial1618 ya my comment didn't age well haha for what he does now and his salary not worth it at all haha
Being born and raised in San Jose. Feels pretty gooooood
EK dude we love you as one of our boys SJS Thank you!
Hope sharks win the cup. Ultimate prize for a nice person and player
rip
@@oofboi5076 8 years though!
3 last in the league
San Jose emptied the cupboard for one piece of tarnished Sterling. This generation won't win the cup. (but I could always be wrong)
bishop529 deep down I knew it was a bad move, but I didn’t think he would fall off this horribly.
Not a Sharks fan, but i love how their roster atm.
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
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
still cant beat the islanders
Super sick roster. If not for covid19 these guys would be hoisting a cup soon
m white 😂😂 are you joking fam
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.
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.
Sharks fan from Ottawa reporting. GO SHARKS GO!!!!!
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.
he has his best year EVER now in sharks
I beg to differ he should have stayed with the sens@@sveannnnnnn7578
such an humble man
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
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
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.
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.
we Love having him and his family here is San Jose!!!!
BB and EK on the Sharks. Get that first Cup San Jose.
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 🔥🔥
EK9 and EK65
lol
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.
Erik is a genuine, classy guy! Gave his all to the Sens and he deserves to be happy
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.
Seriously it's crazy... That was a great team and still would be, WTF happened??!
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.
I enjoy the new team.. Stützle n norris was a steal
@@joshmcivor4026 they were, but i miss my old sens team.
Finally someone who’s honest about the situation and doesn’t beat around the bush
I miss him so much
Love how open Erik is here
#Melnykout
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...
As a sens fan, I'm still not over it... this can't be healthy 😥
Tim Stützle n josh norris... thank you for ur best yrs in Ottawa...
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!!!🦈🦈🦈🦈👊
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.
Traded Yashin.
Let Chara go to free agency.
And now they've traded Karlsson.
…And let's not forget Matt Duchene
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.
Yashin was no big loss and we killed that trade
After 10 years of service lol. That was a good trade. Where's Spezza now???? (Addition by subtraction)
LOL I'm not defending the Sens I think they have terrible management and ownership. DOn't forget Silfverberg too and Anaheim's top left winger was ours too (name escapes me)
This guy is definitely one of the best.
He’s doing well with the sharks!! it’s hard to you can tell in his eyes!
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.
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 .
Such class this guy.
LOVE this guy
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.
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.
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.
lahiru24 and who did they trade Hoffman to??? The Sharks??? Sharks kept him for like 5mins before trading him to Florida
love you Erik… you are the best defenceman in the NHL since Bobby Orr
diane leroux OK. Lidström.
Hey EK you look great in teal. You will do great with the sharks!!!
I knew it! When he picked up the puck........he knew. I said this that day.
CanadianWatcher 693 captain obvious 🤜
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.
Awful media job portraying the players quotes had to do with the Hoffman situation......those happened in the offseason
@San Jose
Thanks for Stützle
Our Sharks made it happened!! Love EK65 with Sharks!!! Let’s go Sharks!!!!!
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
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
I hope to see sens fans happy they deserve to be happy too I say
What a nice young man!
Member the saying "when u trade a good player; you get something good in return" xD
This man is a class act.
Fly fly, my captain, you're free now... (*insert crying old man gif here*)
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.
Move on EK65! Sharks fans love you!!!!!
One of the classiest players in the NHL
as a caps fan i have a huge respect for ek
What a guy and senator for life
bro i cried
Good journalism would involve sitting down with Dorion now.
Or even better, Melnyk.
I will never forgive them for getting rid of him.
Nice comic strip angles... everyone remember to enjoy your programming!
Remember when everyone thought Ottawa got fleeced in this deal? Life comes at ya fast.
it`s a business ......my favorite sport but as with everything else ,not just a game
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)
Tom Brady has always been my man crush, but this guy is a close second.
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.
Hard to dislike this guy...
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.
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
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!
"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.
Looking back Ottawa did make the right move.
and 3 years down the road, everyone is saying wow...did Ottawa ever win that trade!
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
Looking at this now and seeing EK dominate in San Jose, must hurt in Ottawa
3:35 i like the moment where karlsson is lying but the player's quote are literally on the screen..
🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈SAN JOSE STAND UP!!!!!!
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.
Class act.
after they told him they were gonna grade him he was probably so hyped
Please come back to Ottawa in free agency!
Since 2009, wow
I'm so sad rn...
I don’t like the Sharks. But I love Erik Karlsson
at 2:31 there is a voice crack
STAY IN SJ!!!
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 😎🤙🏝.
Who else is here after he won the cup?
These owners are rich and really dont care about their players, they are cash cows and always have new ones coming along. They are human beings who deserve respect.
Class act. Klass.
It sucks that one Instagram post can change anything
#MelnykOut the King wanted to stay in Ottawa and Melnyk drove him out just like he did to Alfie.
and a year later....what a nightmare.