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Erik Karlsson Shares Emotional Reaction to Filip Hallander's Season Ending Injury
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Recently, Erik Karlsson spoke to the media and gave an emotional statement about teammate Filip Hallander after his season ending injury.
Earlier this week, Filip Hallander was diagnosed with blood clots that will keep him out for several months ending his season with the Penguins.
After the announcement was made by the Penguins, head coach Dan Muse gave an emotional and powerful reaction during his press conference.
Now, star defenseman Erik Karlsson also shared his disappointment and frustration for Hallander who was beginning to finally carve out a role in the NHL.
Erik Karlsson Shares His Raw Emotions After Injury Suffered By Filip Hallander
Karlsson began by sharing how devastated he was for Hallander when he heard the news especially knowing everything Hallander has fought through to be in the NHL.
It sucks. It's one of those things that is a little bit uncontrollable. I think he obviously has done a good job in reestablishing himself, coming back over here, getting a roster spot, playing well, being in the lineup every game, and then to have an unfortunate thing like that take him out, it sucks for him.
Karlsson then conveyed the sadness he felt that Hallander won't be able to compete for a spot on the upcoming Swedish Olympic team.
And in general, obviously, the Sweden thing is one thing, but I think it was just unfortunate for him. And hopefully, when he does come back, hopefully he can get right back up to speed and hopefully start where he left off.
Hallander, 25, had played 13 games this season and tallied 5 points in what was expected to be his first full NHL season.
Now, he will have to battle through rehab and likely prove once again to the coaching staff that he belongs in the NHL during next year's training camp.
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