Usually there is nothing going on in August when it comes to the NHL but I am very excited about the news today! This is the sort of thing I would try to pull off in an EA Sports game.

Erik Karlsson in a Sharks Jersey on the left with a title to the right saying Trade. The right side details that the Penguins receive Erik Karlsson, REM Pitlick, Dillon Hamaliuk, 2026 third round pick. The Sharks receive a 2024 first round pick, Mikael Granlund, Jan Rutta, and Mike Hoffman. The Canadiens receive a 2025 second round pick, Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, and Nathan Legare.