Trade talks regarding Karlsson have reportedly picked up again, with a Western Conference team the most likely landing spot, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

By sending Karlsson to the Western Conference, the Senators would limit the number of times they would have to face the world-class defender. Some reports have suggested that the Sharks are in the mix after missing out on John Tavares, as well as the Golden Knights who were early contenders to snag the Swede -- although that was prior to Vegas' acquisition of Max Pacioretty.

Karlsson was on the ice for an informal skate with the Senators on Tuesday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hockey pundits abound expected Karlsson to be traded well ahead of training camp, but all signs point to the elite defenseman starting the 2018-19 campaign with Ottawa. The Senators are eager to move past all the drama involving Karlsson, particularly the incident that involved Karlsson's wife filing a protection order against the girlfriend of now ex-teammate Mike Hoffman. We're guessing Karlsson is also looking forward to a clean slate after he posted 62 points and a minus-25 rating with the Senators last season, representing his worst single-season output since 2012-13, when he was limited to 17 games due to a torn Achilles tendon.

Karlsson denied reports that he would refuse to sign a long-term deal with a Canadian team, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

With trade rumors once again swirling around Karlsson, any indication that a move to one of the six other Canadian franchises likely would only serve to depress the blueliner's trade value. Vancouver general manager Jim Benning disputed claims that Vancouver was looking into acquiring the Swede, which likely leaves Tampa Bay as the front runners to acquire his services -- assuming the Senators decide to part ways with Karlsson before the start of the 2018-19 campaign.

Canucks GM Jim Benning has refuted rumors that his team is in the mix to acquire Karlsson, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

There has been a lot of smoke and mirrors concerning where Karlsson might end up ahead of the 2018-19 season. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported early Wednesday that "there's a sense" that trade talks involving Karlsson -- specifically among Western Conference teams -- have intensified lately, and Vancouver was initially mentioned as one of the teams to have inquired about the stud defenseman. It probably wouldn't hurt any club to at least see exactly what it would take to obtain him, but a blueliner with 518 points (126 goals, 392 assists) through 627 career contests is obviously going to command a huge return -- including around $11 million AAV on his next contract -- and swinging such a deal promises to be a complex matter.

Karlsson has been drawing more trade interest over the past few days, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it appeared that Tampa Bay was a likely landing spot for the gifted defenseman in early July, the report indicates franchises in the Western Conference are now more likely destinations. Vancouver in particular has recently been showing interest in the 28-year-old Swede.

Karlsson, who has been working on strengthening his surgically repaired ankle this offseason, believes "he is going to be as good as ever," The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has been the subject of various trade rumors this offseason, though he's been tight-lipped about the progress of any contract talks that his camp may have had thus far. The star defenseman -- who has notched 518 points (126 goals, 392 assists) over 627 career games with the Senators -- added that the extra time afforded to him by missing the playoffs helped him focus on rehabbing the ankle injury that required surgery 13 months ago. When asked how the ankle feels, Karlsson said, "110 (percent) probably. It's that good."

Karlsson remains a Senator despite reports that he was on the verge of being acquired by the Lightning on Thursday, the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

An unsubstantiated report had surfaced linking Karlsson to the Lightning, pending a trade call to the NHL's front office, but nothing has officially surfaced in that regard. However, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun writes, "There's little question that Tampa appears to be Karlsson's destination of choice," pointing out that the star defenseman has a close relationship with fellow countryman and 2018 Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman, who plays for the Bolts. While this certainly was a tease for hockey fans abound, Karlsson very well could still be on the move ahead of the 2018-19 campaign, whether he winds up in Tampa or someplace else.

There are 10 different organizations said to be in the market to potentially acquire Karlsson, who is seeking a long-term contract valued around $11 million annually, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Karlsson still has one year left on his current contract with the Senators, trade discussions have been ramping up. According to Postmedia, the Sharks, Golden Knights, Capitals, and Rangers -- as well as six other teams across both conferences -- make sense as potential destinations for the stud defenseman.

Karlsson has received an eight-year, $10 million contract offer from the Senators, but the club is engaged in "serious trade talks" with multiple teams interested in acquiring the elite defenseman, Kathryn Tappen of NBC Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's looking more and more likely that a sign-and-trade scenario will play out for Karlsson.

Karlsson received a contract offer from Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Sunday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has one year remaining on a seven-year, $45.5 million contract that he procured with the Senators in June of 2012. The final two years of the elite blueliner's deal have included a modified no-trade clause. In mid-June, Karlsson's wife Melinda filed a protection order against now ex-teammate Mike Hoffman's girlfriend alleging harassment, and Dorion ending up shipping Hoffman to San Jose with the Sharks promptly redirecting the winger to the Panthers. While that seems like a step in the right direction in terms of the Senators perhaps increasing their chances of retaining Karlsson, we'd expect the franchise defenseman to take his time thinking about his plans for the future.