BREAKING: 8-Year NHL Vet Signs 3-Year Contract With New York Rangers
NHL veteran Sam Carrick, who has eight years of NHL experience and 12 years of professional hockey experience overall, has signed a contract with the New York Rangers. The deal is a three-year contract worth a total of $3 million. This move by General Manager Chris Drury adds depth to the Rangers’ forward group. Carrick is known for being a very responsible player, making him a solid addition to the team.
NHL Veteran Forward Sam Carrick Signs a Nice Three-Year Contract with the New York Rangers
Sam Carrick, a 32-year-old native of the Toronto area, has signed a three-year, $3 million contract with the New York Rangers. Reviewing Carrick’s career statistics, his numbers aren’t particularly eye-catching. In 240 career games, he has recorded 53 points and 316 penalty minutes. His best NHL season saw him score 11 goals in 64 games.
However, Carrick has demonstrated his value in the playoffs, performing well at the AHL level and playing effectively as a fourth-liner in 10 playoff games for the Oilers in 2024. The Rangers are hoping he can bring this same level of playoff performance and reliability to their lineup.
Sam Carrick is joining the NY Rangers on a 3-year, $3M total deal.
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The Rangers are always looking to bolster their veteran presence in their bottom-six, especially if they have potential playoff performers. In Carrick’s case, even if it’s grit and defense he’s providing, it adds value. After all, which teams aren’t looking for these types of players? The Panthers, for example, stocked up with veterans like Kyle Okposo and Vladimir Tarasenko. These moves may not be flashy, but they are crucial for winning championships.
Consider why the Edmonton Oilers acquired Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Carrick’s ability to bolster playoff depth is precisely what GM Chris Drury is banking on, evident in the three-year contract given to Carrick. This contract is a welcome, well-deserved bonus to the veteran’s playing career, providing the Rangers with the grit and defensive prowess needed for a deep playoff run.