Capitals Acquire a Conditional First-Round Pick in Either 2026 or 2027 and a 2027 Third-Round Pick from Anaheim for John Carlson
The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round decide in both the 2026 NHL Draft or the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round decide in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman John Carlson, senior vice chairman and basic supervisor Chris Patrick introduced right now. Should Anaheim qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim will switch its 2026 first-round decide to Washington. If Anaheim fails to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim has the choice to retain its 2026 first-round decide and switch its 2027 first-round decide to Washington as an alternative.
“Since joining our organization 17 years ago, John Carlson has exemplified what it means to be a Washington Capital every day,” mentioned Patrick. “John’s determination, leadership, persistence and skill helped our franchise reach new heights and cemented him as a cornerstone and one of the greatest players in Capitals history. His contributions to our organization and the Washington, DC, community both on and off the ice have been immeasurable. We are incredibly grateful for everything John has given to our team and wish him and his family nothing but the best moving forward with Anaheim.”
The Capitals personal 22 complete picks in the following three drafts, together with 4 first-round alternatives and 9 picks in the primary three rounds. Washington additionally acquired a 2029 second-round decide from the Vegas Golden Knights on March 5.
Carlson, 36, recorded 46 factors (10g, 36a) in 55 video games with the Capitals this season and shall be an unrestricted free agent on the finish of the season. Carlson has performed his total 17-season profession with the Capitals and is the franchise’s all-time chief in video games performed (1,143), targets (166), assists (605) and factors (771) amongst defensemen. The Natick, Massachusetts native helped lead the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018, and led all defensemen in playoff scoring with 20 factors (5g, 15a) in 24 video games performed. Carlson was initially drafted by Washington in the primary spherical (twenty seventh total) of the 2008 NHL Draft.
