Brandon Carlo is a professional ice hockey defenseman for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. Born on November 26, 1996, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Carlo was selected by the Bruins in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Carlo developed his skills with the Colorado Thunderbirds before joining the Tri-City Americans of the WHL, where he served as an assistant captain. Carlo made his NHL debut in the 2016–17 season, earning a spot alongside veteran captain Zdeno Chára. Over the years, he has become a cornerstone of Boston’s defensive unit, playing with partners like Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk.
Brandon Carlo's contract breakdown
Brandon Carlo is under a six-year, $24,600,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, signed in 2021. This deal includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full $24,600,000. His average annual salary is $4,100,000 as per Spotrac. Carlo will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | Base Salary | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2021–2022 | 25 | $4,100,000 | 5.03% | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2022–2023 | 26 | $4,100,000 | 4.97% | $3,500,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2023–2024 | 27 | $4,100,000 | 4.91% | $5,700,000 | $11,700,000 |
| 2024–2025 | 28 | $4,100,000 | 4.66% | $5,450,000 | $17,150,000 |
| 2025–2026 | 29 | $4,100,000 | 4.66% | $4,200,000 | $21,350,000 |
| 2026–2027 | 30 | $4,100,000 | 4.66% | $3,250,000 | $24,600,000 |
Brandon Carlo salary
Brandon Carlo's average annual salary is $4.1 million as part of his six-year, $24.6 million contract with the Boston Bruins. For the 2024-25 season, Carlo will earn a base salary of $5.45 million and for the 2025-26 season, his salary will be $4.2 million as per Spotrac.
How much of Brandon Carlo’s contract is guaranteed?
Brandon Carlo’s contract with the Boston Bruins is fully guaranteed, which is $24.6 million for six years. This includes a $1 million signing bonus and ensures he will receive the full amount of the contract regardless of performance as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Brandon Carlo’s contract?
Brandon Carlo's contract with the Boston Bruins includes specific no-trade clauses for certain years. The terms are as follows as per Spotrac:
2023-2024: Carlo has a 10-team no-trade list, meaning he can block trades to 10 teams of his choice.
2025: Carlo will have an eight-team no-trade list, allowing him to block trades to eight teams of his choosing.
2026: Carlo will have a three-team no-trade list.
Brandon Carlo's career earnings
Brandon Carlo’s career earnings are $24,592,500 as of 2024. Over his seven-year career, he has earned significant salary increases, reaching $5,700,000 in 2023. His forecasted career earnings, including his 2024-2026 contracts, are expected to reach $32,042,500 by the end of the 2026 season as per Spotrac.
Brandon Carlo's contract history
Brandon Carlo has had a few significant contracts with the Boston Bruins. Here's an overview of his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Contract Term | Contract Value | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status | No-Trade Clauses |
| 2015-2018 (Rookie) | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | RFA in 2019 | N/A |
| 2019-2021 (Bridge) | $5,700,000 | $2,850,000 | N/A | RFA in 2021 | N/A |
| 2021-2026 (Current) | $24,600,000 | $4,100,000 | $1,000,000 | UFA in 2027 | 10-team (2023-2024), 8-team (2025), 3-team (2026) |
FAQs on Brandon Carlo contract
A. Yes, Brandon Carlo is married to Mayson Carlo.
A. Brandon Carlo's average annual salary is $4.1 million as part of his six-year, $24.6 million contract with the Boston Bruins
A. Brandon Carlo has two kids, their first-born daughter Wren Carlo, and second-born son Crew Carlo.
A. Brandon Carlo was born and grew up Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
