Brandon Carlo Relishing Fresh Start With St. Louis Blues After Trade

Newly-acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo is embracing a fresh start with the St. Louis Blues following a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Carlo, entering the final year of a six-year, $24.6 million contract, brings 10 years of experience and 692 regular-season games to a big, competitive Blues blue line. He hopes to bolster the penalty kill and reunite with coach Jim Montgomery, providing veteran stability and insurance for young prospects as St. Louis looks toward the 2026-27 season.