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Anaheim Ducks trade for Washington Capitals' defenseman John Carlson
- Late on trade-deadline day, the Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Capitals, sending a conditional first-round pick and a 2027 third-rounder.
- Seeking veteran leadership, the Ducks added a player whose high hockey IQ and leadership can help end their seven-year playoff drought, Pat Verbeek said.
- With a 10-team no-trade list, Carlson is a right-handed shot who fills a clear need on the Ducks' right side alongside established veterans.
- With no salary retained by the Capitals, the Ducks face an eight-defenseman logjam that may trigger another roster move, while Chris Patrick praised Carlson as a franchise cornerstone.
- On Thursday night, Carlson remains a pending free agent, leaving his future uncertain amid a flurry of deadline activity.
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Ducks’ wait for John Carlson continues as homestand finally ends
ANAHEIM –– The Ducks will close their nine-game stretch at home but won’t open the John Carlson era against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. It’s the longest homestand in the NHL this season in terms of games played and time elapsed, having extended across the Olympic break to encompass 36 days. Carlson’s new beginning was an even longer time coming. His 17 years as a Washington Capital came to an end after midnight Eastern Time on Friday, sending…
Experts release new Canadiens vs. Ducks prediction after NHL trade deadline sees Anaheim acquire John Carlson
The Anaheim Ducks are scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night at the Honda Center, with the opening face-off scheduled for 9 p.m. EST.
What if the Canadian had given up a first-round choice for defenceman John Carlson, a few months from his complete autonomy? What would have been the reactions?
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