Karlsson On Kover

Sens defenceman has had quite the coming out season already and the acolades keep coming in for the young Swede, this time landing the cover of the latest edition of The Hockey News magazine. This issue, which is on stands now is dated February 13th, 2012 so be sure to pick it up at your local newstand or store. Show your support for EK.

Is it me or is that Sens logo photoshopped onto that hat though? Nice Gucci belt on Erik as well. To buy the issue online for $3.99 click here. Congrats on the cover EK.

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NHL Logic

So after referee Dan O'Rourke refused to give Erik Karlsson the clear call late in the 3rd after he was tripped on Saturday afternoon because he said that he was a diver, what does the NHL do? Do they punish a ref for admitting that he's biased? Of course not. They have him ref the Sens next game instead. NHL logic people. How is this not a bigger story?

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Was Don Brennan The Most Wrong Anyone's Ever Been Wrong About Anything, Ever?

Three and a half years ago, resident Ottawa Sun scribe penned this lazy, ridiculous gem. As per usual, it appears he was bang on with his assessment. Not only did Karlsson somehow manage to make the NHL, he is leading all defenceman in scoring and was the NHL's leading vote getter for the All Star Game. Just thought I'd pass this along to those who may not have seen it. I'll let you draw your own conclusions.

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All In The Family. Karlsson To Go #1.

And with this declaration all of Leaf nation is going insane no doubt. Plus with Chara as the other captain, the Leaf players may be waiting awhile to hear their name called next Thursday at the draft.

All Star Reaction Video

How did Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, Milan Michalek and Erik Karlsson react when they found out they were voted in as starters to the All Star Game? Watch the video to find out. It's cool to see how happy they were.

Mission Accomplished

It's official! Four Ottawa Senators players will be in the starting lineup for the 2012 All Star Game here in Ottawa. Alfie, Spezza, Michalek and Karlsson all were voted in as starters for the end of January game. Erik Karlsson was the leading vote getter in the whole league with 940k votes. Congratulations to the quartet.

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Sens Beat Pens

The Sens got back in the win column tonight, winning a wild one against Pittsburgh 6-4 with several Sens having very big nights. Rookie stay at home defenceman Jared Cowen had a goal and 3 helpers, while Jason Spezza 2 of each to vault him into 3rd overall in the NHL scoring race. Erik Karlsson also had a big night with 3 assists and #11 had a goal and 2 helpers as well. Alex Auld was his usual subpar self but all's well that ends well and the Sens got the important 2 points.

Halloween Comes Early For Swedes

Here are David Rundblad, Erik Karlsson and the recently departed Mika Zibanejad dressed up as members of KISS for the Senators Halloween party. No word yet on if Alfie was with the Swedish crew dressed up as part of the band or not. I'm gonna go with not. Saucer pass assist to @e_doty for sending it in.

On Ice Jersey Sale

Just wanted to pass on a very good sale to you guys. At Sports Experts at Bayshore, they are selling Erik Karlsson authentic on ice away jerseys, the exact same one's the players wear on the ice for only $179.99, which is a steal of a deal compared to the usual $399.99 + tax price tag they usually come with. They also have blank on ice road jerseys for $119.99 in you are interested.

Karlsson Speaks

The Sens lone all star fro last season, Erik Karlsson is in town in preperation for training camp and the upcoming season. In this video he speaks on the Sens potential, living with Alfie, all the Swedes in the organization and more. I'm looking for a big season from EK65, even if he did delete his twitter account.

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That Was Fast

Exactly a week ago, Erik Karlsson joined Twitter, which meant he was our first current player of any stature to join the popular social media site. Many fans were excited to see what he may share, but I'm afraid you're going to have to curb your enthusiasm on the matter. Fast forward 7 days and his account has been deleted almost as fast as his girlfriends blog from a couple of years ago (stick tap to you if you get that reference).

No explanation has been given on the subject, but it seems a bit weird to delete it so quickly. Perhaps twitter asked him to play defensively? Just kidding....sort of.

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Karlsson Joins Twitter

According to former Senator Jarkko Ruutu, Sens blueliner and all star Erik Karlsson has now joined Twitter, making him the first full time Senator to do so. Hopefully Karlsson's season goes better than his tennis match today, where Ruutu claims he easily disposed of the kid. To follow Karlsson on twitter add @erikkarlsson65


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Michalek Walks Down The Aisle

Milan Michalek getting married in the Czech Republic - via Alan Walsh

Senators forward Milan Michalek was just married moments ago in the Czech Republic, and no he didn't injure himself I don't think. The wedding was attended by teammates Erik Karlsson and Filip Kuba ,and of course his brother Zbynek, who plays for the Penguins. Congratulations to Milan from Sens Town on the big offseason acquisition.

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Silfverberg & Rundblad Named To Three Crowns

Two Sens prospects who have never played in the NHL, have been named to Sweden's entry for the upcoming World Championship. That's a pretty impressive feat if you ask me. The expected player named, is of course defenceman David Rundblad, who should be suiting up for Ottawa next season. The surprise addition is forward Jakob Silfverberg, who had a strong season and opened up some eyes to get on the team. The future is looking better and better for the Sens isn't it? You also have to think that Erik Karlsson would have been on the squad had he not been injured late in the season.

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