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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 13
John Carlson Quietly Making His Presence Felt For the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to avenge their only loss of the season when they face the New York Rangers, but we should look at a piece of their team that has been a great addition: defenseman John Carlson.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8
John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild
John Carlson scored his first two goals with Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov posted two assists and the Lightning finished a sweep of their three-game homestand by edging the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
Jon Cooper rips Lightning for poor performance: 'It was almost like the game was an inconvenience to play'
Jon Cooper did not hold back with his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s performance in their season opener.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 24
Hurricanes’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions, but they did not spend much time basking in the glow. The offseason started right after, and Carolina has made some significant changes.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Lightning GM sheds light on how John Carlson signing developed
It’s been four consecutive eliminations in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who haven’t advanced once since their most recent trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2022.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Lightning Sign John Carlson To Two-Year Deal
The first day of free agency closed with a major signing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts signed right-defenseman John Carlson to a two-year, $17MM contract per a team announcement.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Lightning sign John Carlson to two-year contract
As first reported by TSN/The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $8.5 million per season.
John Carlson in Montreal: Eric Engels Opens the Door
On Saturday, during the second day of the NHL Draft, the Ducks traded John Carlson's rights to Carolina. The Hurricanes gave up a prospect (Kyle Masters) and a sixth-round pick to acquire the defenseman's rights, with the goal of persuading him to sign a new contract in Carolina.
NHL News / EasySportz / June 30
Carolina Needs to Sign Carlson Right Now
The Carolina Hurricanes have a major opportunity in front of them, and they cannot afford to let it slip away. After completing a trade with the Anaheim Ducks for veteran defenseman John Carlson’s exclusive negotiating rights, Carolina now has the ability to negotiate a contract with him before NHL free agency opens at 12 p.m.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Will John Carlson sign with the Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes are the reigning Stanley Cup champions, but that does not mean general manager Eric Tulsky is going to stop pushing to make his formidable squad even better.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Eight NHL free agents who should be avoided this offseason
NHL Free Agency isn’t what it used to be. Perhaps it’ll change in the coming years with the rising salary cap, but this is one of the weakest UFA groups I can recall.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
2026 NHL free agency: Top targets, biggest risks and best values
The NHL free agency signing period officially begins on Wednesday, and it is not an overly impressive group of players hitting the unrestricted market.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights
The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Bruins Should Pursue Free Agent John Carlson But Only at the Right Price
The Boston Bruins are an unfinished product, and one void to fill: power-play quarterback. There’s a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) who will be coveted by NHL general managers everywhere, now that defenseman Darren Raddysh is off the board.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Lightning Will Be Among Suitors For John Carlson
The Lightning will be among the suitors for veteran defenseman John Carlson in free agency this summer, Pierre LeBrun of TSN wrote Friday. There’s an obvious fit as the Bolts look to replace the Darren Raddysh-sized hole in their lineup – particularly on their power play.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 20
Three names Maple Leafs could still add to their blue line
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. I
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Ducks’ John Carlson To Test Free Agency
Despite giving up a first-round pick to acquire him at the trade deadline, it appears the relationship between the Anaheim Ducks and defenseman John Carlson won’t last much longer.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2
Are John Carlson and the Flyers a perfect match?
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to add to their roster this summer after their surprising second round berth, and finding a defenseman to quarterback the powerplay is among them.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30
John Carlson’s Next Contract Will Be Particularly Pricey
It’s not very often that 36-year-old players will get a raise on their next contract but that could very well be the case for defenseman John Carlson.
Anaheim Ducks News / Yardbarker / April 10
Making an impact, John Carlson accomplishes career first with Ducks
John Carlson has already achieved a career first during his brief time as a member of the Anaheim Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
One of Orange County’s newest residents has made a notable impact right away. One of the most newsworthy moves ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline earlier this month was the Anaheim Ducks going out and acquiring defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?
The Washington Capitals might not be a favorite to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but where does the future lie with one of the franchise’s cornerstones?
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals
An end of an era arrived for the Washington Capitals on Friday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6
Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a late-night trade. How late? Well, Carlson admitted he was asleep at the time of the trade and didn't find out until Friday morning, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6
Ducks Acquire John Carlson from Capitals in Stunner Trade
John Carlson has officially been traded to the Anaheim Ducks from the Washington Capitals in a stunning midnight blockbuster that kicked off Friday’s NHL trade deadline day with authority.
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