Overview
- The extension carries a $2.25 million AAV and pays $2.5 million in 2026–27 and $2.0 million in 2027–28 with no reported bonuses or trade protections.
- General manager Patrik Allvin praised Karlsson’s development and leadership in announcing the agreement.
- Karlsson has produced 9 goals and 7 assists for 16 points in 36 games during his first season as a regular NHLer.
- Vancouver projects about $16.75 million in summer cap space after the signing with several UFAs and RFAs still to address.
- Before the extension, Karlsson was on a $775,000 contract and was tracking toward Group 6 unrestricted free agency.