The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday in Buffalo.
The blueliner was originally acquired from the Boston Bruins ahead of last season’s trade deadline for a package that included centre Fraser Minten and a first-round selection.
Carlo combined to put up 10 assists in 75 regular-season games with Toronto.
The 29-year-old didn’t have a point in 10 playoff contests.
The Maple Leafs acquired the 73rd and 76th picks as part of the swap.
Toronto made its big splash Friday night when the Original Six franchise took star winger Gavin McKenna at No. 1. The Maple Leafs selected Kitchener Rangers defenceman Alexander Bilecki with their second-round pick, 60th overall.
Liam and Markus Ruck got their wish.
The Pittsburgh Penguins kept the band together and selected the twin brothers at the 2026 NHL draft — fulfilling a dream the Osoyoos, B.C., products have shared since first lacing up their skates.
Liam went 22nd overall in Friday night’s first round before Markus was taken with the 39th pick Saturday morning at KeyBank Center.
The 18-year-old linemates are coming off banner seasons with the Canadian Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers that saw them finish 1-2 in scoring. Markus, a centre, finished with 108 points, while Liam registered with 104 points on the wing.
The Rucks are slated to play one more Western Hockey League campaign before heading to the University of North Dakota in 2027-28.
The Vancouver Canucks opened the second round by taking centre Brooks Rogowski at No. 33 before the Calgary Flames chose winger Chase Harrington three picks later.
