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.
📍 Aftermath
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 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
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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Sources (12)
- Worthy: Blues took steps forward with draft additions of McTavish, McMichael and Carlo STLtoday.com · 46d ago
- Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson’s rights at NHL draft WSAV-TV · 46d ago
- Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for two third-round picks Sportsnet.ca · 46d ago
- Blues acquire Carlo from Leafs for pair of picks www.espn.com · 46d ago
- Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to STL for two third-round picks Maple Leaf Hot Stove · 46d ago
- Former Bruins defenseman traded again Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Carlo traded to Blues by Maple Leafs for draft picks NHL.com · 46d ago
- TRADE: Maple Leafs Deal 6-Foot-5 Defenseman to Blues Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Blues acquire Carlo in trade with Maple Leafs NHL.com · 46d ago
- Blues acquire Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in a trade at the NHL draft AP News · 46d ago
- Leafs trade D Brandon Carlo to the Blues for two 3rd-round picks ESPN · 46d ago
- Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for picks The New York Times · 46d 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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