Carlson swaps Caps for Ducks, chasing a new playoff chapter in Anaheim
John Carlson was traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks on the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, leaving after 17 seasons but expressing excitement about joining a Ducks playoff push; Washington received a conditional 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick, with the Ducks’ ability to retain the 2026 first-round pick if they miss the 2026 playoffs, otherwise sending it to Washington as part of the deal.