The Rangers have traded center Sam Carrick to Buffalo, their next domino at the trade deadline. Carrick, 34 years old with another year left on his contract at $1 million, returned a 3rd round pick and a 6th round pick from the Sabres, both in 2026. The 6th round pick was originally Chicago’s, so it’s earlier in that round. The return is as originally expected, though I had hoped for something higher give the returns for both Michael McCarron and Nic Roy.
Sam Carrick was an excellent Ranger. He was a solid depth signing who solidified the fourth line and was one of the only bright spot for the Blueshirts in the last two years. He was consistent and played an overall solid defensive game. The return could have been more, but that’s probably nitpicking.
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