Fri Mar 07 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Bruins’ Carlo a Target for Flames Ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
**Boston, MA –** The Calgary Flames have expressed interest in Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo, according to reports. With the NHL trade deadline looming on Friday, Carlo’s future with the Bruins is uncertain.
The Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco reported Monday that the Flames, currently clinging to a Western Conference playoff spot, have contacted the Bruins regarding Carlo. Adding a defensive stalwart like Carlo aligns with Calgary’s strategy to bolster their blue line before the playoffs.
Carlo, 28, is a large (6-foot-5, 220 pounds) and defensively responsible player who averages over 20 minutes of ice time per game. While his offensive production is modest (nine points in 61 games this season), his penalty-killing prowess and ability to shut down opposing top lines are highly valuable assets. This is particularly attractive to the Flames, who currently rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage.
Carlo is signed for two more seasons at a cap-friendly $4.1 million per year. However, he possesses a 10-team no-trade clause for the 2024-25 season.
The Bruins, currently four points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, are considered a team likely to sell at the deadline. While making the postseason remains a possibility, their overall performance this season suggests they are unlikely contenders. The potential return for Carlo from Calgary, who possess a strong prospect pool and multiple first-round draft picks, could be significant. The exact details of any potential trade remain undisclosed. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether Carlo remains a Bruin beyond Friday’s trade deadline.
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