Karlsson was acquired by San Jose from Ottawa on Thursday -- along with Francis Perron -- in exchange for Chris Tierny, Johs Norries, Rudolfs Balcers, Dylan DeMelo, a 2019 second-round pick and a first-round selection in either 2019 or 2020, Dean Brown of the Senators Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing out on the John Tavares sweepstakes, the Sharks will still in the market for a big addition and will now have a blue line that features two of the best defenseman in the league in Karlsson and Brent Burns.