John Carlson sees Ducks as ‘an exciting proposition’

ANAHEIM –– Buying at the trade deadline and sitting in first place may feel foreign to Ducks fans that have come along in the past few years.

But they’re quite familiar concepts to the newest member of the flock.

Since defenseman John Carlson entered the NHL in 2009-10, his Washington Capitals had the second most wins and second most points of any franchise behind the Boston Bruins. They also placed fifth in playoff games played and won their division nine times in 16 seasons.