Blockbuster Trade Deal: The Deal Between Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs is done…

In a significant move before the NHL trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. In exchange, Toronto sent top prospect Fraser Minten and a 2026 first-round draft pick to Boston. Additionally, the Maple Leafs traded forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Conor Timmins to the Pittsburgh Penguins for future considerations. To facilitate the trade, Boston agreed to retain 15% of Carlo’s salary. citeturn0search0

Carlo, 28, is known for his defensive prowess and physical presence on the ice. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 220 pounds, he has spent nine seasons with the Bruins, averaging 18:46 minutes of ice time per game this season and serving as a primary penalty killer. citeturn0search0 He is signed through the 2027 season with a $4.1 million cap hit.

Minten, 20, was selected 38th overall by Toronto in the 2022 NHL Draft. He has played 19 NHL games, recording two goals and two assists, and has spent most of this season with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. citeturn0search0

This trade is part of a broader strategy by the Bruins to rebuild, as they also traded captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers and center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche. citeturn0news12

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