Tyson Barrie Reveals He was Almost Traded for Erik Karlsson

Pens Win Karlsson Race but Could Have Ended Somewhere Else

As you know, the derby to get Erik Karlsson was a big one. Many teams were interested, but the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the help of the Montreal Canadiens, ended up making the best offer to the Sharks.


Now, the Pens are in the best state they've been in years and are true Stanley Cup contenders.


Even if Karlsson isn't expected to match his performances from last season, he'll play a huge role in his new team's success.

In a recent declaration, former Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie, who was traded to Nashville, revealed that he was almost sent to San Jose instead.

Former Oiler Reveals He Was Almost Traded for Karlsson

Ken Holland, the Oilers' GM, traded Tyson Barrie for Mattias Ekholm at the last trade deadline, and it was a surprise for the former Oiler.


After months of Karlsson trade rumors, one involved Barrie, and he talked with Holland to know what was going on.


Barrie said that he almost ended up in San Jose:


Karlsson with Edmonton would have been great to see, but we're glad he's in Pittsburgh with Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeny Malkin as they hope to win a Stanley Cup before it's too late.

As seen on Oilers Daily - Ex-Oilers Defenseman Barrie Tells All About How Holland Tried to Acquire Karlsson