{"id":445343,"date":"2026-02-04T16:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/445343\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:11:20","slug":"nhl-rumors-maple-leafs-oilers-linked-to-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/445343\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs & Oilers Linked to Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With the Olympic break about to slam the door on roster movement, the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> and Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> are suddenly getting tied together in a surprising place: Brandon Carlo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Elliotte Friedman\u2019s 32 Thoughts, the word is Edmonton may have at least explored Carlo\u2019s availability, even if the league feedback sounds split between \u201cyeah, I heard that too\u201d and \u201cno chance,\u201d according to Friedman.<\/p>\n

Why Carlo is popping up in Edmonton\u2019s orbit<\/p>\n

The Carlo chatter surfaced while Friedman was discussing Edmonton\u2019s defensive issues after Tristan Jarry publicly called out the team for surrendering too many Grade A looks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to envision a scenario where the Leafs tried to get better protections on that pick, and the Bruins walk away\u2026 That\u2019s the most unforgivable part of the trade.\u201d@JDBunkis<\/a> reflects on the consequences of Maple Leafs\u2019 trade for Brandon Carlo one year later. pic.twitter.com\/eUWVJ0iOtW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) February 2, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

If the Oilers decide they need another steady, defensive right shot to calm things down, Carlo fits the archetype: a 29-year-old shutdown type with playoff experience, and a cap hit reported at $3.485 million through 2026 to 27 after Toronto retained salary. <\/p>\n

Carlo has yet to record his first goal in a Maple Leafs’ uniform, recording zero goals, eight assists, a +7 plus\/minus rating, 102 blocked shots, 59 hits, and 19:28 average time on ice across 53 games played.<\/p>\n

Why the Maple Leafs might actually listen<\/p>\n

From Toronto\u2019s side, this only becomes real if the club leans harder into the retool.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carlo arrived from the Boston Bruins<\/a> in a deal that cost Fraser Minten and a first-round pick, and he has taken heat for not being the cleanest fit next to Morgan Rielly. Still, Carlo has said he enjoys being in Toronto and wants to stay.<\/p>\n

Brandon Carlo when he’s not playing with Rielly: pic.twitter.com\/Dfu20nlj8h<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LeafsTok (@LeafsTok) February 3, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Before being traded to Toronto, Carlo had spent his entire career in Boston, recording 29 goals, 109 total points, and a strong +129 plus\/minus rating over 617 games played and nine years.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit:\u00a0Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n