Erik Karlsson trade impacts Sharks' rebuild ahead of return to SAP Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, Erik Karlsson makes his return to the SAP Center. The trade on August 3, 2026, saw Karlsson join the Pittsburgh Penguins, while the San Jose Sharks received Mikael Granlund, Mike Hoffman, Jan Rutta, and future draft picks. The Sharks have since utilized these assets, trading Granlund and focusing on young prospects, including selections from the 2025 NHL Draft. Karlsson's performance remains strong, continuing at a point-per-game pace for the Penguins, while the Sharks look to develop their roster through the trades made in the aftermath of his departure.
- •Karlsson traded to Penguins, Sharks received several players and draft picks.
- •Sharks traded Granlund to Dallas for future picks.
- •Draft picks used to select top prospects for the Sharks.
- •Karlsson maintains strong performance with the Penguins.
- •Sharks look to rebuild with acquired assets from the trade.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Trade Tree: How Trading Erik Karlsson Directly Influenced the Sharks' Rebuild
"With Erik Karlsson returning to the SAP Center once again on Wednesday night, it seems apropos to take a look back at the trade that sent him out of the Bay Area and to the Steel City.
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