That is simply Carlson’s third NHL staff throughout his 17-year profession, because the longtime Washington Capitals defenceman was dealt to the Anaheim Geese forward of final season’s commerce deadline.
Carlson, 36, was dealt to the Carolina Hurricanes earlier than free company opened, however the two sides couldn’t agree on phrases for a contract.
Carolina despatched the 192nd-overall decide within the 2026 draft and minor-league defenceman Kyle Masters to Anaheim to get a shot at negotiating with Carlson early.
The Geese used the 192nd decide to take WHL ahead Noah Kosick.
Carlson performed 16 regular-season video games with the Geese, potting 4 targets and 14 factors in that span. In 12 post-season video games, Carlson had six assists and helped the Geese dispatch the two-time Western Convention champion Edmonton Oilers in Spherical 1.
The Natick, Mass., native has 1,159 NHL video games beneath his belt, with 170 targets and 785 factors in that span. He gained a Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018.
