Confirmed Trade: [TOR/BOS] Brandon Carlo (15% retained) for Fraser Minten, cond. 2026 1st round pick (top 5 protected), 2025 4th round pick
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Man Bear Pig
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Muzzin was such a perfect fit. Shame how injuries derailed him.
Man Bear Pig
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The only thing I could potentially see is a bit more scoring in the bottom 6. Mcmann, Domi and Laughton is a good 3rd line but Domi has been a black hole offensively this year. Mcmann was sorely missed last year in the playoffs. The overall roster looks really good though. Not as good as Dallas, but a top 5 team on paper.
CanadienShark
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On paper, that looks like a stacked 3rd line. I'll defer to your judgement on how they've actually been this year. Regardless, the Leafs have finally addressed one of their biggest needs they've had... Forever. Carlo/Parayko type was exactly what I think you needed.
Commander Clueless
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Condition on the first is that if the Bruins are in the playoffs next season and the Leafs aren't, you have to send the pick back for Carlo.
It's the Backsies Clause.
(Fun Fact: Named after former NHL player David Backsies)
It's the Backsies Clause.
(Fun Fact: Named after former NHL player David Backsies)
It’s a hefty price, but good on the Leafs for going all in before their window closes. Carlo and Laughton are both signed beyond this season.
Wrong.
1.25 years.
But if you're good for the team to pay that price, good for you.
...he doesn't "hit" per say; he moves his big body in the way...think a young Hal Gill...
TheKingSlayer
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2.25 years.Wrong.
1.25 years.
But if you're good for the team to pay that price, good for you.
Wrong.
1.25 years.
But if you're good for the team to pay that price, good for you.
The Leafs will have Carlo for the rest of this year and all of 25/26 and 26/27. At $3.5M....
Maybe a modern day Hal Gill. Even that seems unfair because one of Carlo's greatest strengths since him came into the league has been his mobility. He was paired with Chara in his rookie year because of this. He's always been a horse on the PK. This year has been a struggle, but I'd be inclined to point to the past 8 years as evidence. This has just been a disaster season in every aspect for this Bruins team.
Enniskillen
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The guy shouldn’t play hockey at all, six concussions in total, running scared and avoiding contact, verdict: damaged goods.
KnightofBoston
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I can’t wait to see how bad Carlo looks with Toronto at this stage. Maybe he gets it together again and plays like early years Carlo but more than likely he’ll be ass at least in the adjustment period and Toronto fans don’t have a lot of patience for that
The don godfather
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I doubt any team would part with their 2nd best prospect and a 1st round pick for carlo. Its just too sweet not to bite. Donny had a offer he cant refuse. Cue the godfather music.
Carlo won’t move the needle much anymore. Another first round exit.
...did not intend for the Gill comparison to be a slight, just a comparable as it pertains to "hitting"...Carlo doesn't hit as much as he moves his big frame in the way...
BobClarkesfrontteeth
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He contract ends after the 2026-2027 season so its 2.25 seasons.Wrong.
1.25 years.
But if you're good for the team to pay that price, good for you.
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The don godfather
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No question when a team even if your rival is offering your 2nd best prospect and 1st overall pick for a Brandon carlo sell. Don sweeney should get props to making this deal.
River Meadow
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I still can't believe 2025 Carlo fetched those pieces.
Leafs' GM is living in the past.
