Karlsson managed 24 goals and 49 points in 72 games last season, he came back as strong this year with 15 through his first 17 games. After his second game in the big leagues on Sunday, Satiar Shah dropped a very concerning piece of information regarding Karlsson's future with the Canucks and perhaps in the NHL:
Karlsson has yet to show that he deserves to be an NHLer full-time and with the Canucks' load of wingers there may never be a spot for him. If he plans on leaving, is it time the Canucks consider showcasing him as a trade bait?