Erik Karl son's decision iscoming soon. ,the Sharks defenseman is pondering his future with the franchise and whether he will extend his stay in San Jose. Andrew Cashner Jersey The word is that Erik Karl son is taking a long, hard look at deciding if he wants to stay in San Jose, Friedman saidduring"Hockey Night in Canada" on Saturday. "And I think were going to know, in about a week, if hes going to stay or if hes going to investigate his other free agency options. Tim Beckham Jersey He wants to win, the Sharks are perennially in it (and)theyve made a good impre sion on him. After being traded from Ottawa to San Jose ahead of this season Heston Kjerstad Jersey , Karl son is expected to be one of the most coveted free agents on the market this summer. The Rangers are rumored to Darren O'Day Jersey be pursuing the veteran, while it was also reported that the Canucks could enter the Karl son sweepstakes. The Sharks posted a 46-27-9 record during the regular season for second place in the Pacific Division but fell to the Blues in six games in the Western Conference finals. Karl son, who turned 29 on Friday, loggedthree goals and 42 a sists in 53 regular-season games in his first yearwiththe Sharks as he dealt Chris Tillman Jersey with numerous injuries. He added an additional two goals and 14 a sists in 19 playoff games.