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Sam Carrick

Center · Buffalo Sabres

2010 Draft, Rd 5 Pick 24 (#144) — Toronto Maple Leafs

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

MSG-B, Scripps Sports

Age 346'0"202 lbsShoots RightStouffville, CAN

Current Season

GP

65

Goals

6

Assists

7

Points

13

+/-

-1

S%

9.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs TOR011+1110:34
Mar 12vs WSH101+1210:51
Mar 10vs SJS000+1013:33
Mar 8vs TBL101-236:03
Mar 7vs NSH000018:55

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.00M

Total Value

$3.00M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Carrick Buries One Past Lindgren in WSH-BUF Clash

Sam Carrick lights the lamp on Charlie Lindgren as Washington visits Buffalo in a game where goaltending battles define the night. Lindgren faces a Sabres attack hungry for any edge in the tight standings race, and Carrick's snipe exposes a momentary lapse. These cross-conference tilts often swing on moments like this, with both teams jockeying for late-season momentum.

Buffalo SabresWashington Capitals
Playoffs
Carrick Peaks at Perfect Moment for Sabres

Connor Carrick surges into top form just as the Sabres chase a wild-card spot in the brutal Eastern Conference grind. Scouts whisper he's finally unlocking the two-way game that tantalized Buffalo brass since they snagged him off waivers years back. With injuries piling up on the blue line, his timely hot streak carries massive stakes for a franchise that's tired of missing the playoffs.

Buffalo SabresWinnipeg Jets
Draft & Prospects
Sabres' Carrick Stuck It Out Before Trade

Sam Carrick grinded through a decade of AHL shuttles and depth roles across Toronto, Anaheim, Edmonton and New York before Buffalo finally cashed in draft picks to snag him. The 34-year-old center never lost faith, even as he captained minors teams and won over 52% of his faceoffs league-wide. Buffalo, dead last in draws at 45%, sees him as the fix for their bottom-six woes in a season where every puck battle counts.

Buffalo Sabres
News
Mic'd Up: Carrick's Bench Banter Revealed

Sam Carrick goes mic'd up, giving fans the raw locker room pulse from an NHL grinder's view. His calls and chirps capture the intensity of shifts that win games. These clips remind everyone why the unsung heroes fuel championship runs.

Buffalo Sabres
Trades & Rumors
Carrick Breathes Easy After Rangers Dump to Sabres

Sam Carrick finally exhales after the Rangers ship him to Buffalo, a move that's got the trade grapevine buzzing about New York's bottom-six shuffle. The big forward drops a message of pure relief, hinting at frustrations bubbling under the Broadway spotlight that only insiders catch. Buffalo's cap wizards snap him up as they chase that Atlantic crown, and Carrick could slot right into their gritty third line.

New York RangersBuffalo Sabres
Draft & Prospects
Drury Spills Truth on Othmann's Rangers Bust

Chris Drury finally breaks his silence on why Brennan Othmann, his first draft pick, flamed out so spectacularly with the Rangers. Front offices whispered about the kid's potential for years, but now he's shipped off in the fire sale alongside vets like Panarin and Carrick, signaling a full reset. Rangers brass knows this admission changes everything for a franchise scraping the bottom of the Metro, with no quick fix in sight.

New York RangersLos Angeles Kings

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Carrick's stats this season?
Sam Carrick has 6 goals and 7 assists for 13 points in 65 games this season.
What team does Sam Carrick play for?
Sam Carrick is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Sam Carrick's contract?
Sam Carrick has a cap hit of $1.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Sam Carrick drafted?
Sam Carrick was drafted in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 5, Pick 24 (144 overall).
Where is Sam Carrick from?
Sam Carrick is 34 years old and was born in Stouffville, CAN.