Blues acquire Carlo from Leafs for pair of picks
The St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a draft-day trade.
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The Blues acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs during the NHL draft. In exchange, the Maple Leafs received two third-round picks.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Louis Blues acquired 6-foot-5 defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trade took place during the NHL draft.
Coverage from ESPN, NHL.com, AP News, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the specifics of the exchange. According to ESPN, the Maple Leafs received two 3rd-round picks in return for Carlo.
Future developments will depend on the integration of Carlo into the Blues' roster following the draft transactions.
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Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for picks The New York Times · 91d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who was traded and to which team?
Brandon Carlo was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the St. Louis Blues.
What did the Maple Leafs receive in the trade?
The Maple Leafs received a pair of picks, specifically two 3rd-round picks according to ESPN.
When did this trade occur?
The trade occurred on June 27, 2026, during the NHL draft.
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