Melker Karlsson

Melker Karlsson (born 18 July 1990), nicknamed The Melkman or Melkin, is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for Skellefteå AIK of the SHL, where he won the Swedish Championship in 2013 and 2014.

Playing career
On 30 May 2014, Karlsson signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks.

After beginning the subsequent season with the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League, on 9 December 2014, it was announced that Karlsson would make his NHL debut that night in a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Karlsson scored his first NHL goal on 22 December 2014, against Frederik Andersen of the Anaheim Ducks.

On 12 May 2017, it was announced the Sharks had re-signed Karlsson to a three-year, $6 million contract.