Alex the Great Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Bryan Murray has every intention of re-signing defenceman Erik Karlsson, the only question is when and for how much. The Ottawa Senators general manager spoke to media Thursday and said the two sides have held preliminary discussions. He hopes to further discussions next week when both sides will be in Las Vegas for the NHL awards. Karlsson, who finished the season with 19 goals and 78 points, was named a Norris Trophy nominee. Boston's Zdeno Chara and Nashville's Shea Weber were also nominated for the award, handed out to the league's top defenceman. The awards will be held June 20th. "I believe his people are going to be in Vegas and I'm hoping that they'll buy me a coffee," said Murray. "Maybe we can sit down and talk one of the mornings before the awards ceremony. "We haven't thrown numbers around, we don't know, but we do know we want to get together." Karlsson, selected 15th overall in 2008, had a breakthrough season and is seen as a cornerstone player for the franchise. Karlsson is coming off his entry-level contract that had a cap hit of $1.3 million and is expected to be looking for a significant increase. Murray is aware that another team could present an offer sheet, but isn't overly concerned by the prospect. "I'm not saying something wouldn't happen with another club, but I can't imagine that they wouldn't think that we would match no matter what," said Murray. "We're going to negotiate on the basis that we have time. We will get it done. It sounds like both parties want to get it done; it's just a matter of getting the right number." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baercheese Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 DUUHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lidstrom Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Slow days in the hockey world. Media has to come up with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Slow days in the hockey world. Media has to come up with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau5trap Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Too lazy to get the picture but.. YOU DON'T SAY ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 OMG! this is brand new information!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Breaking News: Pittsburgh Penguins want to re-sign Crosby, only question is for how long and how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2016 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You know its the offseason when... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 No sh*T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheaWeber6 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Well there is not much activity going on right now, so I suppose that the media needs to get something out there, almost everyone should know this basked on common sense but thanks for posting it nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Huhhhh durrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksbiggestfan Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If I was Murray, I would sign him too... 6 years @ 33 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks4always Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 This wins for "most obvious story of the NHL off season" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 So much for the hope of Kesler, Raymond, and Ballard in a deal for Alfredsson and Karlsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawks Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 everytime a gm opens his mouth a new thread is made on CDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 No really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Offer sheet him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Karlsson has “full confidence” new contract will get done with Sens http://t.co/JKDGwhXY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I never would of guessed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 They would be insane to not to. Norris nominee in only his 3rd year in the NHL. This guy is going to be a stud for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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