Brandon Carlo faces potential punishment after dangerous hit in first game with Blues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Brandon Carlo, recently traded to the St. Louis Blues from the Toronto Maple Leafs, was ejected during his debut game against the Dallas Stars. The incident occurred due to a knee-on-knee hit on Roope Hintz, leading to a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct. Although Hintz returned later in the game, the NHL Department of Player Safety is reviewing Carlo's actions for possible disciplinary action. Carlo, who has never been suspended in his NHL career, expressed his positive experience with the Maple Leafs despite some challenges during his time there.
- •Brandon Carlo traded from Maple Leafs to Blues in exchange for draft picks.
- •Ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Roope Hintz during game against Stars.
- •Hintz returned to the game after initial injury scare.
- •NHL reviewing the incident for possible punishment against Carlo.
- •Carlo has not faced suspension in his NHL career.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Maple Leafs Defenseman Could Face Major NHL Punishment
"As part of the monumental offseason of change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, defenseman Brandon Carlo was traded by general manager John Chayka to the St. Louis Blues.Carlo was sent to the Blues in return for the 73rd and 76th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.And in his first game with his new club, […] The post Ex-Maple Leafs Defenseman Could Face Major NHL Punishment appeared first on HEAVY.
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