Feb 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) waves to fans while being acknowledged for breaking the Capitals’ franchise record for most games by a defenseman against the Ottawa Senators in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
A stunner in the wee hours of trade deadline day, as the Washington Capitals have sent star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a pair of draft picks:
NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 NHL Draft or the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman John Carlson. #ALLCAPS | @Shift4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 6, 2026
Drafted 27th overall in 2008 and debuting in 2009, Carlson was a mainstay on Washington’s blueline for 17 seasons. He leaves DC as the franchise’s 5th all-time leading scorer, accumulating more goals and points than any other defenseman to ever don a Capitals sweater. A brilliant run of consistent high level play that leaves him a strong candidate to have his name hanging in the rafters at Capital One Arena.
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