You’d be forgiven if you forgot the Calgary Flames traded for Ryan Carpenter in March.
As time ticked down on deadline day, the Flames agreed to send a 2024 fifth-round draft pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Carpenter, a veteran forward with a decent amount of playoff experience.
Alas, the Flames ended up playing Carpenter in zero of their 12 playoff games. He appeared in eight contests with the Flames during the regular season, collecting exactly one assist.
The Flames have eight forwards set to become unrestricted free agents next month. While Johnny Gaudreau headlines that group, it’s safe to say Carpenter brings up the rear.