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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 ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Lightning Sign John Carlson to 2-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year deal worth $17 million, which carries an average annual value of $8.5 million, per the team.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / July 2
Lightning sign D John Carlson to 2-year, $17M contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning added one of the top defensemen on the free-agent market Wednesday, signing John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million contract. The deal carries an $8.5 million cap hit for Carlson, who reached the open market after a brief negotiating window with the Carolina Hurricanes did not lead to a contract.
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.
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 / 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 29
Hurricanes’ Interesting Situation with John Carlson
While it was a busy couple of days for the Carolina Hurricanes with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, they made a move that surprised people. Right as they were
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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Hurricanes Trade for John Carlson, But With an Expensive and Risky Catch
The Carolina Hurricanes made a trade with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire John Carlson on Saturday. The pending UFA has told the Ducks he won’t be back, preferring to play out east.
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 / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Hurricanes acquire UFA rights to John Carlson for Masters, pick
The Stanley Cup champions are not going to rest on their laurels this offseason. Near the end of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the No.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Hurricanes Acquire Rights To John Carlson
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Ducks have received defense prospect Kyle Masters and pick #162 in Saturday’s sixth-round in return.
The Hurricanes acquire (the rights to) John Carlson
Big news in the NHL. As the sixth round of the draft is winding down, we've seen a trade between the Hurricanes and the Ducks. And it's a pretty interesting trade.
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.
Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16
John Carlson Leaving Ducks in Free Agency, Where’s He Headed?
According to a report by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, John Carlson is headed to free agency. He will test the market, as per his agent, Rick Curran, who has informed Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek that Carlson likely won’t return.
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 / 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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