Brandon Carlo's first full season in Toronto was a struggle from start to finish following last year's trade

Brandon Carlo joined the Toronto Maple Leafs shortly before the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline with two and a half years of club control, aiming to stabilize the right side for a Stanley Cup contender. The trade returns have been poor, with Toronto falling to the Florida Panthers in the second round and the traded prospect, Fraser Minten, contributing to playoff success with the Boston Bruins. Carlo played 55 games and struggled when healthy. His season was disrupted by a lower-body injury that sidelined him from November 13 to January 6, followed by surgery on December 3 due to a foot injury complicated by an infection. In 55 games, he recorded seven assists and a plus-minus of plus-four, with physical output dropping to 54 hits.

"In 55 games this season, Carlo recorded seven assists and a plus-minus rating of plus-four. The seven points are the lowest the defenceman posted in a campaign since the 2020-21 season, where he recorded four and appeared in only 27 games. His physical presence, which was a staple from his Bruins days, dried up as Carlo was only able to produce 54 hits, a far cry from years where Carlo produced over 100."

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