It looked like the chance for an NHL appearance had passed Sam Carrick by this season, with the organization sampling younger prospects while also rewarding other “older” players on the Marlies for their service this year.
It would be a shame if Carrick has been overlooked until this point. He’s a player who has handled everything thrown his way since graduating to the pros.
A casualty of the lockout as a rookie, Carrick spent the vast majority of his first professional season playing in the ECHL with no spots readily available on the Marlies. Come his sophomore year, Carrick often had to lead the line as the only centre on the team once injuries and call-ups decimated the Marlies roster.