OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 17: Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators stands at attention during the singing of the national anthem prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Canadian Tire Centre on October 17, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Karlsson denies being unwilling to sign long-term deal with Canadian teams

Josh Gold-Smith
8 years ago
Andre Ringuette / National Hockey League / Getty

Erik Karlsson says the notion that he doesn't want to play in Canada for the long term is false.

The superstar defenseman contacted Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on Friday morning to set the record straight.

Fox Sports Midwest's Andy Strickland claimed Thursday that "word is Erik Karlsson does not want to sign an extension with a Canadian team" after trade talks involving the 28-year-old were rekindled.

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