John Carlson finds new purpose — and promise — with Ducks after deadline shock

LAS VEGAS — John Carlson professes that he isn’t one to watch a lot of hockey when he is through with a practice session or played a game. When he was at home, the time away from the rink was often about husband duties and being a present father to his four children.But when the Washington Capitals’ all-time scoring defenseman was stunned by his trade to the Anaheim Ducks deep into the night before the trade deadline, Carlson immediately turned to doing his homework on the team he was set to join.Advertisement