Erik Karlsson Reveals why he wanted to land in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins believe they have one last Cup run in them, and on the weekend, they made a move to make that possible by acquiring three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks.

The deal didn't come together slowly, as Karlsson has been red-hot on the rumour mill since last season, and after GM Kyle Dubas spoke on the trade recently, now it's Karlsson's turn.

In his first interview since the trade, Karlsson revealed that he didn't give San Jose a short list of destinations, but when Pittsburgh emerged as a candidate, he knew that's where he wanted to be.

While the Penguins have to contend with the incredibly talented and crowded Eastern Conference next year, this move makes them a tough team to beat, and according to Karlsson, that gives them a shot at another Cup.

Ultimately, this move was about one thing; a fourth Cup in the era of Crosby/Malkin/Letang, and given that he's yet to win one, Karlsson will be even more motivated in 2023-24, and it sounds like he's excited.

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