Blues Bolster Defense with Carlo

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

The St. Louis Blues pulled off a savvy trade, acquiring veteran defenseman Brandon Carlo from Toronto in exchange for two late-round picks, adding much-needed depth and shutdown ability to their blue line. Carlo, 29, brings experience and size after a brief stint with the Leafs, who traded significant assets to land him. This marks the Blues’ third trade this week as they gear up under a new GM, having already sent off stars Jordan Kyrou and Mason McTavish to stockpile draft picks. Meanwhile, Toronto used their newfound picks to select a Canadian winger and Swedish defenseman. Elsewhere, the…