Karlsson aiming to take game to next level
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Look out, NHL. Erik Karlsson hasn't reached his peak yet, the superstar Ottawa Senators defenseman declared Tuesday.
Karlsson: "I feel like I haven't been able to reach my top level in performance."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) June 7, 2016
The 26-year-old recorded a career-high 82 points in 2015-16, and has had three consecutive seasons topping 60.
Karlsson's won two Norris trophies, and is the favorite to take home his third at the NHL Awards later in June. But still, he believes he needs to find the next level.
Erik Karlsson says he will have a different approach to working out and conditioning this summer. Says he wants to take things to next level
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) June 7, 2016
Yikes.
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