Coach Guy Boucher would like to shorten Karlsson's shifts in 2016-17 to keep him fresh and maintain pace, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson led the league with 1:04 of ice time per shift last year, with the next closest being :56 shared by Travis Harmonic, Brent Burns and Alex Ovechkin. The superstar wants to be on the ice, but don't take this as a hit to his fantasy value. The Swede maintained a point-per-game pace and is absolutely lethal with the puck, and Boucher also stated he'd like to have Karlsson on ice for the entirety of a two-minute power play, if possible. The 26-year-old does damage on the man advantage -- 20-plus points in five of seven seasons in his career -- and continues to be a lock to feast in that department. This is more about strategy than taking a star off the ice, and it could actually end up working in the favor of owners as the season progresses. A few extra breathers should bode well for Karlsson, who already shoulders a huge load for the Sens.