Blues Acquire Carlo for Defense

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The St. Louis Blues just pulled off a savvy trade, acquiring veteran defenseman Brandon Carlo from Toronto in exchange for two third-round picks in 2026. Carlo, a six-foot-five shutdown defenseman with a knack for neutralizing top forwards, brings immediate experience and right-shot depth to a Blues defense in flux. Signed to a one-year deal with a cap hit of $3.485M, he’s set to earn $3.25M this season and reunites with coach Jim Montgomery — a familiar face from their Boston days. While his scoring output is modest (7 assists last season), Carlo’s reputation as a reliable, penalty-kill…