Hurricanes Acquire Defenseman John Carlson in Trade with Ducks
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Peter Dewar
Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired veteran defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2026 draft pick (192nd overall) and RFA defenseman Kyle Masters. Carlson, 36, is a pending UFA coming off a 60-point season and an eight-year, $64 million contract originally signed with Washington. The trade gives Carolina exclusive negotiating rights with Carlson before the July 1 free agency period.
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· 3 pulledThe Carolina Hurricanes concluded their 2026 NHL Draft activity with their third trade of the day, sending the 192nd overall selection and pending restricted free agent (RFA) defenseman Kyle Masters to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) blueliner John Carlson.
Carlson, 36, concluded his 17th NHL campaign with 60 points in 71 games this season, tied for the 11th most among all NHL defensemen.
The Natick, Mass. native is wrapping up an eight-year, $64 million contract he signed with Washington ahead of the 2018-19 season.
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