Washington Capitals’ longtime star defenseman John Carlson is moving to the Anaheim Ducks.

In return, Washington receives a conditional 1st round draft pick either for 2026 or 2027, as well as a 3rd round draft pick for 2027.

Carlson, 36, has represented the Capitals throughout his entire NHL career. He is the team’s first-round 27th overall pick from 2008 and has played 1,143 regular season games (166+605=771) and 137 playoff games (21+57=78) with the team. Carlson won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018.

This season, Carlson has played 55 games with a scoring record of 10+36=46. His eight million dollar annual salary contract extends through the end of this season.

Brennan Klak

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#AllCaps trade John Carlson to #Ducks for a conditional 1st round pick in 2026 or 2027 and a 2027 3rd round pick.

If Anaheim makes the playoffs, it's a 2026 1st. If Anaheim misses the playoffs, Anaheim can choose their 2026 or 2027 1st instead.

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