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Karlsson-for-Carlo Trade Idea Surfaces in Maple Leafs’ Search for Top-Six Help

Toronto’s need after Mitch Marner’s exit has prompted media to float a 1-for-1 with Vegas, with no talks reported.

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Overview

  • The Heavy Sports proposal sends William Karlsson to Toronto for Brandon Carlo in a straight 1-for-1 swap.
  • Sporting News summarized the pitch and emphasized it as a speculative concept rather than an active negotiation.
  • GM Brad Treliving has said the team has not replaced Marner in the top six, reinforcing the logic behind targeting a scorer.
  • Karlsson is entering year seven of an eight-year, $47.2 million deal and is viewed as a potential top-six fit in Toronto, while Carlo is a shutdown, top-four defenseman on a six-year, $24.6 million contract entering year five.
  • The idea frames Vegas as seeking blue-line help following reports of concern over Alex Pietrangelo’s injury, with Carlo named a trade candidate by insider Nick Kypreos due to Toronto’s defensive depth.