"He was asleep when trade occurred. Earlier in week, Capitals verbally agreed to Nic Dowd deal with Vegas late the night before. Trade call was delayed until next day, but news got out beforehand. Caps were upset about that; they didn't want Carlson to find out that way. They decided on the opposite approach this time...informing Carlson sometime Friday overnight."
"the trade happened so late that John Carlson was asleep and didn't find out until this morning. Carlson knew that Anaheim was one of three or four teams not on his no-trade list who were interested. Too soon if he'd re-sign w/ Caps. Going through emotions of thinking he'd retire there. Viewing Anaheim as a new opportunity & see where it goes."
The Washington Capitals executed a major trade, sending defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2026 or 2027 and a third-round pick in 2027. Carlson, considered the greatest defenseman in franchise history, spent 17 seasons with Washington and holds most of the team's defensive records. The trade announcement occurred after 1 am Eastern Time while Carlson was asleep. The Capitals deliberately chose this timing and notification method after being upset about how the Nic Dowd trade leaked to the media. Carlson learned of the trade the following morning. Anaheim was among three or four teams not on his no-trade list that expressed interest in acquiring him.
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