Erik Karlsson Takes High Road, Ends War of Words with Swedish Coach

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MONTREAL. The war of words between Johan Garpenlöv and Erik Karlsson ended with reconciliation. The day before the match with Finland, the two met in a loving embrace, at All

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Erik Karlsson Takes High Road, Ends War of Words with Swedish Coach

Erik Karlsson is a different kind of defenseman, but he’s also a different breed of person. Friday, he accepted and dismissed stinging public criticism from former Swedish national coach Johan Garpenlov. Back in November, Garpenlov made international headlines when he blasted Karlsson’s play with the Penguins and said the D-man shouldn’t be on Team Sweden. Read More: Former Swedish National Coach Slams Erik Karlsson “I think his shortcomings in …