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Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson in trade with Ducks

The Carolina Hurricanes traded for the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks during the 2026 NHL Draft. The move allows Carolina to negotiate with the veteran before he hits free agency. However, Carlson has since signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Carolina acquired Carlson's rights in a draft-day trade, though the player subsequently signed with Tampa Bay.

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  1. Hurricanes Acquire John Carlson's Rights from Ducks

    The Carolina Hurricanes traded for the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks during the 2026 NHL Draft. The move allows Carolina to negotiate with the veteran before he hits free agency. However, Carlson has since signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Carolina Hurricanes acquired the rights to John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks.
    • The trade took place during the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Carolina traded Kyle Masters and a sixth-round pick to Anaheim for Carlson's signing rights.
    • John Carlson signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Carlson's camp requested an entry point asking price of two years and $10 million per season.
    • Carlson may have considered the Philadelphia Flyers or Boston Bruins as alternatives to Carolina.
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