MELKER KARLSSON - Center - 29 - $2MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2020-2021
LAST UPDATED 8/20/19
While he may not be the best Karlsson on his team, Melker Karlsson is still a valuable bottom-6 defensive winger. Karlsson isn't the biggest forward, nor is he the most skilled. He generally won't produce offense unless placed in the position to do so by someone else, and he's a far better shooter than passer, as evidenced by his goal totals typically exceeding (or in this season's case, triple) his assists totals. Karlsson is a fine skater, and gets into position to score, but he simply lacks the tools necessary to drive offense for himself. Defensively, though, Karlsson is better. He's smart, and has a high motor. He can kill penalties and be a responsible member of a shutdown line, and while he's not the most physical defenseman he has a strong defensive stick and is a real positive in his own end. Karlsson is at his best when he's not noticed, and that's typically the case. He's a safe, diligent, capable defensive forward who can chip in some goals here and there but not much more. A good fourth line defensive forward.
While he may not be the best Karlsson on his team, Melker Karlsson is still a valuable bottom-6 defensive winger. Karlsson isn't the biggest forward, nor is he the most skilled. He generally won't produce offense unless placed in the position to do so by someone else, and he's a far better shooter than passer, as evidenced by his goal totals typically exceeding (or in this season's case, triple) his assists totals. Karlsson is a fine skater, and gets into position to score, but he simply lacks the tools necessary to drive offense for himself. Defensively, though, Karlsson is better. He's smart, and has a high motor. He can kill penalties and be a responsible member of a shutdown line, and while he's not the most physical defenseman he has a strong defensive stick and is a real positive in his own end. Karlsson is at his best when he's not noticed, and that's typically the case. He's a safe, diligent, capable defensive forward who can chip in some goals here and there but not much more. A good fourth line defensive forward.
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