{"id":207284,"date":"2026-03-06T12:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/207284\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:25:08","slug":"capitals-john-carlson-traded-to-anaheim-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/207284\/","title":{"rendered":"Capitals’ John Carlson traded to Anaheim Ducks"},"content":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON (7News) \u2014 The Washington Capitals<\/a> are trading defenseman John Carlson <\/a>to the Anaheim Ducks in a deal that was struck ahead of the NHL trade deadline.<\/p>\n

In return, the Caps acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 NHL draft or the 2027 NHL draft, as well as a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft.<\/p>\n

Carlson, 36, has played for the Capitals since 2009. He helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 2018.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO | Capitals trade Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSince joining our organization 17 years ago, John Carlson has exemplified what it means to be a Washington Capital every day,\u201d Caps GM Chris Patrick said. \u201cJohn\u2019s determination, leadership, persistence and skill helped our franchise reach new heights and cemented him as a cornerstone and one of the greatest players in Capitals history. <\/p>\n

Carlson is a pending free agent without a contract beyond this year, but was not expected to get moved before the deadline. He joins the Ducks as they look to end a seven-year playoff drought.<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn Carlson brings leadership, character, a high hockey IQ and a presence to our lineup,\u201d Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said. \u201cWe are very excited to add a Stanley Cup winner to complement our group and make a big push down the stretch.\u201d<\/p>\n

MORE | Washington Capitals sign Ethen Frank to a 2-year, $4 million contract extension<\/a><\/p>\n

The Capitals did not retain any salary, and Carlson does not have a contract extension in place with the Ducks. Carlson had a 10-team no-trade list, but Anaheim was not on it.<\/p>\n

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