I think the general idea is that when a legit Norris trophy level guy is on the market, and you need star power ... you go and try to figure it out. Yeah, Karlsson is a very specific flavor of player but he's VERY good so maybe it's worth the re-working you'd have to do after you get him. I dunno. That seems to be the thinking. It's defense-able even if it's not the course of action I'd choose. I mean, I'd also choose not to sign an idiot like Lemiuex or even talk to Philly about DeAngelo. So, clearly I'm not calling the shots here.
I will say this tho ... the Canes have been pretty freaking successful when absolutely confounding and sometimes infuriating the collective wisdom of the hockey press. This interest in Karlsson fits that to a tee. Nobody in the media is bitching about Pittsburgh trying to get him and he doesn't make a hell of a lot more sense on that roster.
I will say this tho ... the Canes have been pretty freaking successful when absolutely confounding and sometimes infuriating the collective wisdom of the hockey press. This interest in Karlsson fits that to a tee. Nobody in the media is bitching about Pittsburgh trying to get him and he doesn't make a hell of a lot more sense on that roster.