Blues acquire Brandon Carlo, Hurricanes gain rights to John Carlson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The St. Louis Blues acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL draft. St. Louis traded the Nos. 73 and 76 picks for Carlo, who struggled in Toronto. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes secured an exclusive negotiating window with defenseman John Carlson by trading the 192nd pick and rights to Kyle Masters to Anaheim. Carlson, who may seek a return to the East Coast, previously played for the Washington Capitals. Both moves reflect significant roster changes ahead of the upcoming season.
- •St. Louis sends Nos. 73 and 76 picks to Toronto for Carlo.
- •Carlo has experience and provides veteran stability on defense.
- •Carolina trades for rights to Carlson, aiming to negotiate before free agency.
- •Carlson spent 16 seasons with Washington, winning the Cup in 2018.
- •NHL draft marks active trading period for multiple teams.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson’s rights at NHL draft
"St. Louis sent the Nos. 73 and 76 picks to Toronto for the 29-year-old defenseman.
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