The Carolina Hurricanes traded prospect Kyle Masters and the 192nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Anaheim Ducks for the rights to blue-liner John Carlson, the teams announced Saturday.
Carlson is scheduled for unrestricted free agency on July 1, but the Hurricanes can now sign him to a contract before then. No prearranged agreement is in place between Carlson and the defending Stanley Cup champions.