"Five Years After the Deal: Evaluating the Ducks' John Carlson Acquisition In 2018, the Anaheim Ducks made a bold move, acquiring defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Brandon Gormley and a second-round pick. The trade was seen as a major coup for the Ducks, who were looking to bolster their blue line and contend for a Stanley Cup. However, the move ultimately backfired, with Carlson going on to become one of the top defensemen in the league, while the Ducks struggled to find consistency. Now, five years later, The Hockey News takes a closer look at the deal that changed the course of Carlson's career and the Ducks' fortunes, examining what went wrong and what the team could have done differently."

Revisiting the Ducks Acquisition of John Carlson  The Hockey News