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Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for a pair of third-round picks
BUFFALO — The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday.
The blueliner was originally acquired from the Boston Bruins ahead of last season’s trade deadline for a package that included centre Fraser Minten and a first-round selection.
Carlo, who will cost US$4.1 million against the salary cap in 2026-27 and could become an unrestricted free agent next summer, combined to put up 10 assists in 75 regular-season games with Toronto. The 29-year-old didn’t have a point in 10 playoff contests.
The Maple Leafs acquired the 73rd and 76th picks as part of the swap. Toronto selected winger Zach Olsen and defenceman Mans Gudmundsson.
The Original Six franchise, which is coming off a disastrous 28th-place finish, made its big splash Friday night when it took star winger Gavin McKenna at No. 1.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2026.
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