Anaheim Ducks
· 2026-06-28
The Anaheim Ducks have traded the rights to defenseman John Carlson to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The trade occurred on Saturday, with the Ducks receiving 23-year-old defenseman Kyle Masters and the 192nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, which turned out to be teenage center Noah Kosick.
The Ducks had acquired Carlson from the Washington Capitals at the NHL trade deadline, but his free agency value rose significantly.
The trade is a significant move for the Ducks, who are currently 7th in the Western Conference with a 43-33 record, on a W1 streak, after losing 1-5 to the Vegas Golden Knights on May 15, 2026.
The team had traded a conditional 2026 first and a 2027 third-rounder for Carlson, making this return value a notable one.
The Hurricanes are prepared to make a sizable commitment to the 36-year-old Carlson, with insider Elliotte Friedman reporting that they may offer him a contract near the $9M range.
Carlson can still make an impact on both ends of the ice, having totaled 14 goals, 46 assists, and 106 blocks during his time with the Capitals and Ducks last season.
The Ducks' general manager Pat Verbeek had taken a proactive approach in acquiring Carlson, but the team did not expect his free agency value to rise so much.
The trade is a significant move for the Ducks, who are looking to rebuild and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's fans may be disappointed with the return value, but the trade is a necessary step for the team's future.
The Ducks will look to use the assets they received to build a stronger team and make a run for the playoffs.
The trade is a significant move in the NHL, with the Hurricanes looking to maximize their title window.
The Ducks will look to move forward and focus on their upcoming season.
The team's standing in the Western Conference will be important to watch, as they look to make a push for the playoffs.
The trade is a significant move for the Ducks, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
The team's fans will be watching closely, as the Ducks look to rebuild and make a run for the playoffs.
The Ducks' record of 43-33 is a notable one, and the team will look to build on that in the upcoming season.
The trade is a significant move, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the team's performance.
The Ducks will look to use the trade to their advantage, and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's performance will be important to watch, as they look to make a run for the playoffs.
The trade is a significant move, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
The Ducks will look to move forward, and focus on their upcoming season.
The team's fans will be watching closely, as the Ducks look to rebuild and make a run for the playoffs.