BRANDON CARLO - Defenseman - 22 - $2.85MM Cap Hit - RFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 1/30/19
Don Sweeney’s 4th selection (2nd round) of his maiden NHL draft with the Bruins in 2015, Carlo doesn’t play a flashy game but is certainly an effective blueliner. After playing with the Tri-City Americans of the WHL for one season after being selected, Carlo made the jump to the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016 and immediately played on the teams top pairing with Zdeno Chara. While Carlo didn’t put up many points, he impressed scouts and fans with his hard-nosed, physical play (at 6’5, 202, Carlo isn’t afraid to throw the body), spectacular poise for a player of his age, and quality overall defensive play. Furthermore, Carlo showed an ability to eat minutes while being a defensive asset, a rarity for a defenseman of his age. Since his rookie year, Carlo has dealt with several injuries, and some feel that he hasn’t progressed as much as they initially thought he would. After being displaced by Charlie McAvoy on the Bruins' top pairing, Carlo’s offense has declined from its already poor numbers, leading many to wonder whether he is too much of an offensive burden to play in the team’s top-4. While Carlo’s offense probably now limits him to the role of a high-quality bottom pairing defenseman, some development in that category would solidify him as an unspectacular but solid option for the Bruin’s top-4 and a potentially perfect complement for a puck moving defenseman, offensively focused defenseman like Torey Krug.
Don Sweeney’s 4th selection (2nd round) of his maiden NHL draft with the Bruins in 2015, Carlo doesn’t play a flashy game but is certainly an effective blueliner. After playing with the Tri-City Americans of the WHL for one season after being selected, Carlo made the jump to the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016 and immediately played on the teams top pairing with Zdeno Chara. While Carlo didn’t put up many points, he impressed scouts and fans with his hard-nosed, physical play (at 6’5, 202, Carlo isn’t afraid to throw the body), spectacular poise for a player of his age, and quality overall defensive play. Furthermore, Carlo showed an ability to eat minutes while being a defensive asset, a rarity for a defenseman of his age. Since his rookie year, Carlo has dealt with several injuries, and some feel that he hasn’t progressed as much as they initially thought he would. After being displaced by Charlie McAvoy on the Bruins' top pairing, Carlo’s offense has declined from its already poor numbers, leading many to wonder whether he is too much of an offensive burden to play in the team’s top-4. While Carlo’s offense probably now limits him to the role of a high-quality bottom pairing defenseman, some development in that category would solidify him as an unspectacular but solid option for the Bruin’s top-4 and a potentially perfect complement for a puck moving defenseman, offensively focused defenseman like Torey Krug.
Services |
Company |
|