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NHL Free Agency: The Vegas Golden Knights To Lock Up William Karlsson For Eight Seasons

Mark Easson 06/23/2019
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The Vegas Golden Knights will be signing William Karlsson to an eight-year extension in the next two days
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Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that William Karlsson will be signing an eight-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Getting the full eight years was really important to him as he loves it in Vegas.

Jesse Granger: Karlsson’s deal will have an AAV of $5.9 million. The contract is expected to be signed in the next two days.

The 26-year old Karlsson was drafted 53rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft by the Anaheim Ducks.

Thoughts from the media

Pierre LeBrun: “Karlsson camp fought hard for the max term. The Knights pushed hard for a reasonable AAV which the team got. Like I said, Karlsson really didn’t want to leave. If there was no extension he possibly would have got dealt this summer.”

Jesse Granger: Fantastic deal for the Golden Knights, who get one of the best defensive centers in hockey who has the upside to score 30+ goals/year. Great deal for William Karlsson, who finally gets his long-term deal, and in Las Vegas where he absolutely loves it. Well done by both sides.”

SinBin.vegas: “In the end, William Karlsson didn’t want to go, VGK knew it all along, and $46.4 million is A LOT of money. Everyone wins (especially VGK).”

Danny Webster: “As Jesse pointed out, #VegasBorn can go 10 percent over the cap during the offseason. A $5.9 million AAV deal, with current cap, would put Golden Knights at about $89 million. Trades still need to happen as the summer moves on, but this is a win-win.”

Danny Webster: “He just wanted security. He’s been wanting a multi-year deal ever since Marchessault signed his extension. He didn’t want to be low-balled, but he’s wanted a respectable deal with years intact.”

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TAGGED:Vegas Golden KnightsWilliam Karlsson

Offer Sheet Compensation

<$1.54M no comp
$1.54M – $2.34M: 3rd
$2.34M – $4.68M: 2nd
$4.68M – $7.02M: 1st, 3rd
$7.02M – $9.36M: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$9.36M – $11.7M: 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$11.7M+: 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st,

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