Brandon Carlo Breaks His Silence After Being Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo was part of a huge trade from the Boston Bruins on Friday and now, he is set to make his debut against the Colorado Avalanche.
Brandon Carlo was a late addition to the Toronto Maple Leafs roster on Friday as he was traded from the Boston Bruins for Fraser Minten and a first-round pick in 2026.
Overall, it was the perfect trade to pair with Scott Laughton who came from the Philadelphia Flyers for Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in 2027.
Understandably, Carlo was a bit shell-shocked by the trade, especially since he was going to the Boston Bruins' biggest rival.
Brandon Carlo speaks on becoming a Toronto Maple Leafs player
However, the defenseman did get to speak to Sportsnet immediately after the trade took place and it was here where he got to give his initial reactions to the move.
Overall, Brandon Carlo is, indeed, very excited to be part of the Maple Leafs and he had quite a bit to say about the team's forward group.
«Overall, once I heard it was Toronto, I got very excited
Being traded to a rival was a bit of a shock at first. But aside from that, this is my first time being traded in general, so it was going to be a shock regardless. For me, I'm looking at the opportunity we have, especially with the group up front, and I'm focused on facilitating them the best I can.
So, yeah, I'm just really excited for this opportunity.»
Carlo only has one goal and nine points this season so do not expect him to be a big driver of offense.
However, he is 220 pounds and has a 6'5" frame which means it is going to be impossible to get past him on the ice.
He is known for being a shutdown guy and we imagine Carlo will be paired up with Morgan Rielly tonight as the Maple Leafs take on the Colorado Avalanche.
The playoffs are 20 games away, and Brandon Carlo is one of those guys you love to have in these moments. Hopefully, the Leafs are able to keep it pushing and experience some success when the games matter most.
Being traded to a rival was a bit of a shock at first. But aside from that, this is my first time being traded in general, so it was going to be a shock regardless. For me, I'm looking at the opportunity we have, especially with the group up front, and I'm focused on facilitating them the best I can.
So, yeah, I'm just really excited for this opportunity.»
Carlo only has one goal and nine points this season so do not expect him to be a big driver of offense.
However, he is 220 pounds and has a 6'5" frame which means it is going to be impossible to get past him on the ice.
He is known for being a shutdown guy and we imagine Carlo will be paired up with Morgan Rielly tonight as the Maple Leafs take on the Colorado Avalanche.
The playoffs are 20 games away, and Brandon Carlo is one of those guys you love to have in these moments. Hopefully, the Leafs are able to keep it pushing and experience some success when the games matter most.
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