John Carlson - NHL News & Rumors

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5 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Biggest winners and losers in NHL free agency day 1 Free agency is in full effect here for the NHL, and teams made some major splashes to improve their rosters. After winning two Stanley Cups...

JULY 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

How Hurricanes traded for John Carlson but lost him almost immediately to Lightning | Sporting News Carolina tried to get involved but couldn't finish the deal.

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Veteran defenceman John Carlson signs a two-year, $17 million deal The 36-year-old Stanley Cup champion starts a new chapter with a new team.

JULY 2 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Tampa Bay Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson to 2-year deal The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract, the team announced. He appeared in 71 games last s...

JULY 2 • UPI.COM

Gets two-year deal with Bolts Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Even at age 36, Carlson will get a slight annual raise compared to his last deal, which carried an $8 million cap hit. The blueliner racked up 14 goals, 46 assists, 153 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 71 regular-season outings between the Capitals and the Ducks last year. With the Lightning, Carlson will likely compete with Victor Hedman for top billing on the power play. Carlson is also still capable of handling a heavy role in the top four at even strength, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to consider him in the middle-to-late portions of drafts.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky headlines NHL free agency after 2 Stanley Cup runs

Two-time Vezina Trophy and Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is the most intriguing player available when NHL free agency opens

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Hurricanes traded for John Carlson, but he might actually leave for Flyers, Lightning or Bruins | Sporting News This would be a tough twist for Carolina.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Capitals' John Carlson mishap reaches full ruin | Sporting News Washington let Carlson get away at the trade deadline.

JUNE 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rasmus Andersson, John Carlson highlight top 5 2026 NHL free agent defensemen | Sporting News The next position we highlight in our free agent positional rankings are defensemen. There are several depth defenders who can improve whate...

JUNE 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rights acquired in trade Carolina acquired Carlson from Anaheim on Saturday in exchange for Kyle Masters and pick No. 192 in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Impact Carlson is eligible for unrestricted free agency Wednesday, which doesn't give the Hurricanes much of an exclusive negotiating window. He compiled 14 goals and 60 points in 71 regular-season games between Anaheim and Washington in 2025-26. He also earned six assists in 12 outings for the Ducks during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Second Overall Added to the Chart....updates all day. Sharks Second Overall Added to the Chart....John Carlson, Kadri, Knies among those in this update.

JUNE 26 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

John Carlson has already decided where he's signing on July 1st The veteran defenseman has reportedly zeroed in on one Eastern Conference team ahead of free agency.

JUNE 24 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

John Carlson? Kesselring, Hiller to Toronto, Button's Draft Rankings, and Other Blackhawks Bullets What the Blackhawks do in free agency and trades this summer is becoming increasingly intriguing.

JUNE 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

John Carlson makes a decision on his future The veteran defenseman informs the Ducks of his plans.

JUNE 17 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Flyers Debate: John Carlson or Darnell Nurse — Which Should They Go For? The Flyers could pursue John Carlson in free agency or trade for Darnell Nurse, but Carlson’s power-play impact, short-term contract fit, an...

JUNE 16 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

John Carlson to Flyers rumor ignites NHL buzz before free agency | Sporting News The veteran defenseman could be on the move.

MAY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals

Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Weste...

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Canadiens-Sabres Game 5 and Golden Knights-Ducks Game 6 test experience vs. youth

More than two decades removed from coaching a team to the Stanley Cup, John Tortorella isn’t sure if youth or experience is better in the NHL playoffs

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Golden Knights, Ducks meet with series tied 2-2

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Ducks bring speed to challenge the playoff-tested Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are gearing up for a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks starting Monday in Vegas

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid and the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Puts up pair of helpers Carlson logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 4.

Impact This performance puts Carlson at four helpers over four playoff games. He's added five shots on net, nine blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while seeing steady top-four minutes. Carlson was traded from the Capitals at the deadline, and he put up 60 points with 153 shots on net, 106 blocked hots and a plus-9 rating over 71 regular-season appearances. Prior to this year, the 36-year-old gained plenty of playoff experience, earning 21 goals and 78 points over 137 postseason outings with the Capitals, including one run that ended with the Stanley Cup in hand in 2018.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Fifth 60-point season Carlson picked up two assists in a 5-4 win over Nashville on Thursday.

Impact It was Carlson's fifth career 60-point season (14 goals, 46 assists). He, Jakob Chychrun and Moritz Seider finished in a tie for 11th in NHL scoring from the blue line. Carlson is in rare air for defenders with so many 60-point campaigns -- the only active defensemen with more are Erik Karlsson (eight) and Brent Burns (six).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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