Capitals trade John Carlson's rights to Hurricanes after Ducks deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Washington Capitals have traded the rights to defenseman John Carlson to the Carolina Hurricanes after previously sending him to the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline. This decision has potential implications for the Capitals’ offseason as they risk losing Carlson to a rival. As an unrestricted free agent, Carlson's next move remains uncertain, though the Hurricanes are optimistic about signing him ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Capitals had hoped to bring back the veteran defenseman after his departure, but this latest development complicates that possibility.
- •Capitals traded Carlson's rights to Hurricanes following Ducks deal.
- •Carlson was sent to Ducks at the trade deadline.
- •Hurricanes aim to negotiate a contract with Carlson.
- •Capitals risk losing a key player to a rival team.
- •Carlson is set to become an unrestricted free agent soon.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Capitals' John Carlson mishap reaches full ruin
"Washington let Carlson get away at the trade deadline.
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