Hurricanes traded for John Carlson, but he might actually leave for Flyers, Lightning or Bruins originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Carolina made a shrewd move to acquire John Carlson's rights in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks during the 2026 NHL Draft.
The veteran defenseman is heading for free agency, and the Hurricanes gave themselves a chance to negotiate with him ahead of time.
It might not pay off, though.
The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun suggests in a new article this week that Carlson may not agree to a contract with Carolina and instead could test the open market.
Carolina made a shrewd move to acquire John Carlson's rights in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks during the 2026 NHL Draft.
The veteran defenseman is heading for free agency, and the Hurricanes gave themselves a chance to negotiate with him ahead of time.
It might not pay off, though.
The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun suggests in a new article this week that Carlson may not agree to a contract with Carolina and instead could test the open market.
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