Pittsburgh Penguins have shifted the focus to youth and development.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrates his 200th career NHL goal with the Penguins bench at PPG Paints Arena.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images ...

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 5: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks clears the puck during the second period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on December 5, 2021 in ...

Erik Karlsson, number 65 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is an elite defenseman in the NHL. He was born on May 31, 1990, in Landsbro, Sweden, and has proven his elite status his entire career.

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 28: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 28, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated ...

Erik Karlsson after the skate blade of Penguins forward Matt Cooke sliced the back of his leg on February 13, 2013. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press) ...

But Karlsson’s offensive contributions were off-the-charts sensational. He was just the sixth different defenseman in NHL history and the first since Brian Leetch in 1991-92 to score 100 points.