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Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs for draft picks

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs for draft picks

Summary

The St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for two third-round draft picks. This trade marks a strategic move for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. The acquisition is aimed at bolstering the Blues' defensive lineup. Further details regarding Carlo's contract or immediate impact on the team have not been disclosed.

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Status Watch

•Blues trade two third-round picks to acquire Carlo
•Carlo joins Blues in pursuit of a stronger defense
•Maple Leafs add draft picks to their asset pool
•Trade occurred on June 27, 2026
•Details on Carlo's impact with the Blues are pending

Latest Updates

5:48 PMESPN — Blues acquire Carlo from Leafs for pair of picks
5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Blues acquire Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in a trade at the NHL draft

What they're saying

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The St. Louis Blues acquired Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL draft on Saturday, those teams' latest steps to remake their rosters during an offseason of upheaval. St. Louis sent the Nos. Carlo lasted just 88 games with the Leafs after they sent a first-round pick, a fourth-rounder and highly regarded forward prospect Fraser Minten to Boston for him at the deadline in March 2025.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN WHYNO