It was expected that William Karlsson would be sticking with the Vegas Golden Knights. On Monday night, that news became official as the team announced they’d signed Karlsson to an eight-year extension.
What’s interesting about the deal is that it comes in a bit lower a price tag than some may have expected.
Karlsson signed an 8-year deal worth $5.9 million AAV to remain a Golden Knight. Considering some of the lofty contracts being handed out just prior to July’s free agency and to an extremely deep crop of RFA’s, this seems like a steal for the former Stanley Cup Finalists. In reality, it’s a representation of what no state income tax can do to help convince a player to take a good deal.
As Jesse Granger of The Athletic points out, on a $5.9 million/yr deal the player will take home an estimated $3.75 million after taxes in Vegas. If he signed the same deal in other cities this is what he’d bring home: TOR/MTL: $2.77 million LA/ANA/SJ: $2.99 million NY: $3.02 million.
Karlsson Adds Legit Offense
The Vegas Golden Knights are loaded on offense. With names like Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, Paul Stastny, Jonathan Marchessault and now Karlsson under contract, they shouldn’t have an issue scoring goals.
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