Former New Jersey Devils defenseman Connor Carrick is taking his talents overseas. The right-shot blueliner has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League, as announced by the overseas club.
Carrick, 31, played all of this season down in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Bakersfield Condors. In 63 games with the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate, he posted 18 goals, 41 points, 101 penalty minutes, and a plus-5 rating. Overall, it was a strong season in the AHL for the Orland Park, Illinois native, and he will now look to make an impact with HC Lugano from here.
Carrick played three seasons with the Devils from 2018-19 to 2020-21. In 60 games with the Metropolitan Division squad, he had three goals, 12 assists, 15 points, 58 hits, and a minus-14 rating. Carrick’s time with the Devils ended during the 2021 NHL off-season when he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Seattle Kraken.
In 242 career games over eight NHL seasons split between the Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Devils, and Boston Bruins, Carrick has posted 13 goals, 50 points, 157 penalty minutes, 238 hits, and a minus-19 rating.
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