Brandon Carlo playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for a pair of third-round picks

Jun 27, 2026 | 9:22 AM

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.