Melker Karlsson
C FA
Tue 12/15/20 11:46 AM

Karlsson has signed a contract with Skelleftea AIK of the SHL for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has spent the past six seasons with the Sharks, totaling 112 points in 396 games, but he evidently didn't garner any interest from NHL clubs as a free agent this offseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 30-year-old forward spent the rest of his playing career overseas.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Mon 3/9/20 2:18 AM

Karlsson scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has two points in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The Swedish forward now has 12 points, 54 shots and a minus-7 rating through 60 contests this season.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Wed 3/4/20 1:31 AM

Karlsson (lower body) posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson had the secondary helper on Antti Suomela's second-period tally. After a five-game absence, Karlsson skated 13:38 on Tuesday. The Swede has 11 points and 49 shots through 57 contests this year -- he'll likely remain a non-factor in standard fantasy formats.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Mon 3/2/20 3:24 PM

Karlsson (lower body) will return to action against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson will be back in the lineup following a five-game stint on the shelf. Prior to getting hurt, the Swede notched three points in his prior six contests while averaging 13:56 of ice time. The 29-year-old figures to slot into a fourth-line role for Tuesday's tilt which could limit his offensive opportunities.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Sat 2/29/20 2:13 PM

Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson is set to miss a fifth straight game, and Noah Gregor will stay in the lineup as a result, The next chance for Karlsson to enter the lineup will be Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Thu 2/27/20 5:37 PM

Karlsson (lower body) isn't in the projected lineup for Thursday's game against the Devils, NHL.com's Ross McKeon reports.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson will miss a fourth straight game Thursday and remains without a timetable for his return. Another update on the bottom-six forward, who's picked up 10 points in 56 games this campaign, should surface once he's ready to rejoin the lineup.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Tue 2/25/20 3:19 PM

Karlsson (lower body) is likely to sit out against the Flyers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's absence will allow Noah Gregor to stay in the lineup. The 29-year-old winger has accrued 10 points over 56 games this season, and he'll aim to get back in the lineup against the Devils on Thursday.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Sun 2/23/20 3:15 PM

Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Islanders, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Karlsson is wearing a walking boot, the team believes he's day-to-day. Noah Gregor will continue to flank the third line in Karlsson's place, and the latter will aim to return against the Flyers on Tuesday.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Sat 2/22/20 11:39 AM

Karlsson (lower body) was spotted wearing a walking boot and is considered day-to-day, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
As a result, Karlsson won't play against the Rangers on Saturday, and he likely will miss Sunday's matchup versus the Islanders, too. Either Noah Gregor or Antti Suomela will bump onto the third line in his place.

Melker Karlsson
C FA
Thu 2/20/20 10:05 PM

Karlsson departed the arena in a walking boot following Thursday's 2-1 loss to New Jersey, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The specifics regarding the injury remain unclear, however, Karlsson failed to suit up in the third period. The fact that he was seen in a walking boot is certainly a bad sign that his injury could be serious. Expect the team to provide an update regarding the 29-year-old's status prior to Saturday's road clash with the Rangers.