Karlsson denies being unwilling to sign long-term deal with Canadian teams
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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.
Erik Karlsson reached out to say: it is not accurate that he is unwilling to sign long-term with a Canadian team.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 24, 2018
I did try to talk to him further...but he said that was the only comment he will make.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 24, 2018
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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