Blues acquire Carlo in trade with Maple Leafs
NHL draft activity intensifies as the St. Louis Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo and the Carolina Hurricanes secure rights to John Carlson.
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Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a separate transaction occurring during the NHL draft, the Carolina Hurricanes have obtained the rights to pending unrestricted free agent John Carlson from the Washington Capitals. Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, ESPN, and The New York Times confirms that the Blues traded two third-round picks to secure Carlo.
Meanwhile, reports from Daily Faceoff and Yahoo Sports indicate the Hurricanes sent Masters and a draft pick to acquire Carlson’s rights. John Chayka has addressed the Maple Leafs' decision regarding the Carlo trade. Future developments remain dependent on whether the Hurricanes sign John Carlson to a contract now that they hold his exclusive negotiating rights.
Further updates regarding the Maple Leafs’ defensive restructuring are expected as the offseason progresses.
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Quick answers
What did the Blues give up for Brandon Carlo?
According to coverage from ESPN and Maple Leaf Hot Stove, the Blues traded two third-round draft picks to the Maple Leafs.
Who did the Hurricanes trade for?
The Hurricanes acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson.
Why was Brandon Carlo traded?
Coverage from Yahoo Sports indicates that John Chayka has provided reasoning for the trade, characterizing it as part of the Maple Leafs' efforts toward a new-look defense.
Coverage (16)
- Worthy: Blues took steps forward with draft additions of McTavish, McMichael and Carlo STLtoday.com · 23h ago
- Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for two third-round picks Sportsnet.ca · 23h ago
- Blues get Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs, Hurricanes trade for John Carlson’s rights at NHL draft The Boston Globe · 23h ago
- Hurricanes Acquire Rights To Top Offensive Blueliner John Carlson Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Hurricanes acquire UFA rights to John Carlson for Masters, pick Daily Faceoff · 1d ago
- Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson’s rights at NHL draft WSAV-TV · 1d ago
- Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft Click2Houston · 1d ago
- Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft WRAL · 1d ago
- Carlo traded to Blues by Maple Leafs for draft picks NHL.com · 1d ago
- Brandon Carlo trade another step toward Maple Leafs’ new-look defence Sportsnet.ca · 1d ago
- Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for picks The New York Times · 1d ago
- Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to STL for two third-round picks Maple Leaf Hot Stove · 1d ago
- TRADE: Maple Leafs Deal 6-Foot-5 Defenseman to Blues Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Leafs trade D Brandon Carlo to the Blues for two 3rd-round picks ESPN · 1d ago
- Blues acquire Carlo in trade with Maple Leafs NHL.com · 1d ago
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