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Erik Karlsson discusses contract status with Pittsburgh Penguins amid final year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Erik Karlsson discusses contract status with Pittsburgh Penguins amid final year

Summary

Erik Karlsson spoke about his contract situation with the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 17, 2026. Entering the last year of his deal, he expressed enjoyment in the present and did not express concern for his future. Karlsson acknowledged the Penguins' transitional period, as the team is balancing youth and a competitive roster. Penguins' assistant GM Jason Spezza emphasized Karlsson's importance and called for continued performance this season to inform future contract discussions. Karlsson holds a full no movement clause, allowing for potential free agency or a trade if the team's performance falters.

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By the Numbers

•Karlsson enters the final year of his contract with the Penguins.
•He reported feeling good at age 36 and focused on the upcoming season.
•The Penguins are in a transitional phase with a mix of youth and veterans.
•Spezza highlighted Karlsson's value and the importance of a strong performance this season.
•Karlsson's full no movement clause provides flexibility for potential trades.

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12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Forever unbothered, Erik Karlsson isn’t starting to worry about a new contract, his future

What they're saying

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Erik Karlsson is perpetually unbothered, so it should come as no surprise that when he talked about entering the final year of his contract that he basically is fine with staying in the present and isn’t worried about what comes next. Karlsson said yesterday that he hasn’t thought about his future. When asked if he […]
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