For the Flames to land Karlsson (if they so desire), the most plausible scenario I can see for that to happen would be a deal involving Hamilton plus a little extra from the Flames.
Flames get the obviously more dynamic right shooting defenseman, who is a little older and more expensive.
Ottawa gets a very good young right shooting offensive Dman who is cost controlled for 3 more seasons after this one, and in the process pick up a little extra as well save a ton of money, which seems to be a recurring theme in Ottawa.
What the plus would be I don't know, but other than that I just don't see the Flames having the assets to pull it off.
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