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How Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo fared in their Leafs’ debuts

How Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo fared in their Leafs’ debuts

Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo were acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline and made their debuts with their new team Saturday, during a 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 9
Florida Panthers talked to Carolina Hurricanes about Mikko Rantanen

Florida Panthers talked to Carolina Hurricanes about Mikko Rantanen

Andrew Gross: Heard the last contract offer from the New York Islanders to Brock Nelson was for three years at a little more than $7.5 million. “Think it’s been clear for a while Nelson felt his smart play was to set his value via free agent market.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 9
5 takeaways from Leafs-Avalanche: Carlo’s rollercoaster debut, Marner surges in losing effort, Stolarz struggles

5 takeaways from Leafs-Avalanche: Carlo’s rollercoaster debut, Marner surges in losing effort, Stolarz struggles

After forty minutes, it looked like the Toronto Maple Leafs could potentially escape against the Colorado Avalanche despite being outshot and out-chanced.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 8
Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube Confirms His New Lineup with Laughton and Carlo

Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube Confirms His New Lineup with Laughton and Carlo

With a couple of new faces in and a few faces out for the Maple Leafs, let's take a look at what the lines might look like for Saturday's game against Colorado.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8
Hurricanes reportedly asked for Maple Leafs star

Hurricanes reportedly asked for Maple Leafs star in Mikko Rantanen trade talks

The Carolina Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen saga was quite an ordeal over the past week, finally concluding with him being traded to the Dallas Stars for Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks and two third-round picks on Friday afternoon.

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Brandon Carlo News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 8
Brandon Carlo trade grades for Leafs, Bruins

Brandon Carlo trade grades for Leafs, Bruins

It’s rare in the sports world for both fanbases to view a trade as a win. However, with the Toronto Maple Leafs adding Brandon Carlo in a trade from the Boston Bruins for Fraser Minten and a first-round draft pick, it’s approaching win-win territory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 8
Maple Leafs GM Treliving Checks Off Boxes with Laughton, Carlo Acquisitions

Maple Leafs GM Treliving Checks Off Boxes with Laughton, Carlo Acquisitions

With a number of teams competing for the playoffs making big time acquisitions to bolster their roster for their Stanley Cup run, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a big splash themselves before the 3 p.m.

Brandon Carlo News / TheLeafsnation / March 8
Brandon Carlo was shocked but pumped to learn he was traded to Maple Leafs

Brandon Carlo was shocked but pumped to learn he was traded to Maple Leafs

It was a hectic final push to this year’s trade deadline for Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs, with a last minute move sending Brandon Carlo to Toronto from the Boston Bruins as part of a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Brandon Carlo News / The Hockey Writers / March 7
Grading the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Brandon Carlo

Grading the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Brandon Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a second move on trade deadline day, and it was a big one. They acquired Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins, the right-handed shooting defencemen that they needed to play alongside Morgan Rielly on the top pairing.

Brandon Carlo News / The Hockey Writers / March 7
Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Brandon Carlo From Bruins

Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Brandon Carlo From Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially acquired Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Fraser Minten, their 2026 first-round pick (top five protected), and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 7
Brad Treliving expands on trade deadline day, impact of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo for Leafs

Brad Treliving expands on trade deadline day, impact of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo for Leafs

After going quiet leading up to Friday, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving had a busy trade deadline day and got a lot done. Treliving addressed the team’s two biggest needs in a third-line centre and a top-four defenceman by acquiring Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, respectively.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 7
Craig Berube says both Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo expected to play Saturday vs. Avalanche

Craig Berube says both Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo expected to play Saturday vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has confirmed that NHL Trade Deadline additions Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo are both expected to make their debuts for the team against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 7
Reaction and Trade Grades: Leafs receive Brandon Carlo from Bruins in exchange for Fraser Minten

Reaction and Trade Grades: Leafs receive Brandon Carlo from Bruins in exchange for Fraser Minten

It’s been a frantic trade deadline for Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs, so we can’t exactly call this an instant reaction, but the Maple Leafs received defenceman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a package involving top prospect Fraser Minten.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7
Maple Leafs acquire Brandon Carlo in major trade with Bruins

Maple Leafs acquire Brandon Carlo in major trade with Bruins

The Maple Leafs have made a significant move ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Bruins.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
Maple Leafs acquire shutdown defenseman in three-team trade

Maple Leafs pull off major trade, acquire shutdown defenseman in three-team deal

Through the mix of a three-team deal and hurdles over the cap space, Toronto lands an impactful shutdown defenseman.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6
Oilers to go back to Bruins for Ekholm-like trade?

Oilers to go back to Bruins for Ekholm-like trade?

Should the Oilers do more business with the Bruins ahead of the trade deadline?

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Brandon Carlo News / House of Hockey / March 6
Bruins appear to make trade decision on Brandon Carlo

Boston Bruins appear to make trade decision on 6-foot-5 defenseman Brandon Carlo

Brandon Carlo's name has been in trade talks for the past few days, but now it appears as though the Boston Bruins have made a decision on his future despite significant interest, especially from Western Canada.

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Bruins leaning toward keeping Brandon Carlo

Bruins leaning toward keeping Brandon Carlo

One of the players that has found his name on a few different trade boards might not be totally for sale. According to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the Boston Bruins might be willing to keep defenseman Brandon Carlo around through the NHL Trade Deadline.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3
Flames interested in Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo

Flames interested in Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo

The Calgary Flames have reached out to the Boston Bruins with interest in defenseman Brandon Carlo, according to Daily Faceoff contributor Anthony Di Marco.

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