NHL free agency takes no prisoners, and it’s been a frenzy of transactions across the league on day one of the new league year.
Just a few days ago, the Carolina Hurricanes traded with the Anaheim Ducks for signing rights to defenseman John Carlson. Well, his tenure in Carolina did not last very long, as the Hurricanes and Carlson could not reach an agreement.
Per multiple reports, John Carlson is signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a 2 x $8.5 million deal.
@PierreVLeBrun: “John Carlson has signed with Tampa Bay, two years, $17 m total ($8.5 M AAV)”
John Carlson Signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 14: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights and John Carlson #74 of the Anaheim Ducks look on during the second period in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on May 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
More to come….
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