The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a significant move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. In exchange, the Leafs sent top prospect Fraser Minten and a 2026 first-round pick to Boston. Carlo, known for his size at 6'5" and 220 pounds, brings a strong veteran presence to the Leafs' blueline and has been a key penalty killer for the Bruins this season, averaging nearly three minutes on the ice during shorthanded situations. This trade marks a strategic shift for the Maple Leafs as they gear up for a playoff push, while the Bruins continue their teardown, having also traded captain Brad Marchand and other key players.