Edmonton Oilers center Sam Carrick is expected to replace Derek Ryan in the lineup Friday against Dallas. The 32-year-old will make his ninth postseason appearance of the year. He's been limited to one assist in 9:50 of ice time per game. However, Carrick boasts a better faceoff percentage than Ryan, with 55.2 percent, and has also been more physical, registering 28 hits. Ryan, who has won 47.5 percent of his faceoffs this postseason with 21 hits, comes out of the lineup after featuring in 12 consecutive contests.
Oilers Nearing A Trade For Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick
The Edmonton Oilers are nearing a deal that would see them net forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks. While the exact return has yet to be released at this point, there is reportedly salary retention involved, as well as a third-party broker to help facilitate the swap. Henrique, 34, is in his 14th NHL season and his sixth full campaign with the Ducks. He has tallied 18 goals and 42 points across 60 games with 111 shots in that time. Carrick, 32, is also in his sixth season with the Ducks. He has appeared in a career-high 61 games this season and has tallied eight goals and 11 points with 77 shots on goal. The Oilers will likely continue to add as they sit second in the Pacific Division with a 38-20-2 record.
Sam Carrick Scores Lone Goal For Anaheim Wednesday
Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick scored the only goal against the Vancouver Canucks. The first period goal was Carrick's seventh of the season in just 25 games. Due to COVID and injuries, Carrick played 16:40 of ice time and saw a brief shift on the power play to go along with his 69 seconds of penalty kill time. The forward had three shots on goal, three scoring chances, and two hits as well. For someone who typically plays fourth-line minutes, Carrick did not look out of place in the top-six mix for Anaheim. Can he play this way constantly? That becomes the question.
