Hurricanes trade for rights to John Carlson but lose him to Lightning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes attempted to acquire John Carlson, trading for his rights from the Anaheim Ducks. However, Carlson signed a two-year deal worth $17 million with the Tampa Bay Lightning shortly after. The Hurricanes had hoped to negotiate with him before free agency but ultimately could not secure a contract. Carlson, a former star with the Washington Capitals, had been previously traded to the Ducks this season just before the trade deadline.
- •Hurricanes traded a sixth-round pick for Carlson's rights
- •Carlson signed with Lightning on a two-year contract
- •He was previously with the Capitals before the Ducks
- •Hurricanes aimed to negotiate with Carlson before free agency
- •Carlson's departure leaves the Hurricanes seeking alternatives.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — How Hurricanes traded for John Carlson but lost him almost immediately to Lightning
"Carolina tried to get involved but couldn't finish the deal.
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