Thanks to the fast approaching World Cup of Hockey, Karlsson is far ahead of his normal off-season schedule. Karlsson not fretting over Zibanejad's departure At times over the past few seasons, Erik Karlsson and Mika Zibanejad were inseparable. It’s one of the best feelings.”If all goes according to Karlsson’s plan, he will miss most of Senators training camp. The World Cup semifinals are scheduled for Sept. 24-25 and the best-of-three final is slated for Sept. 27, Sept. 29, and if necessary, Oct. 1. “Even though I think my offensive game is really good, I still think it can be better,” he said.

Source: National Post August 24, 2016 15:00 UTC