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Buffalo Sabres, riding a five-game win streak into the deadline, added depth and playoff experience by trading for forward Sam Carrick and defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn, plus Tanner Pearson; Carrick boosts faceoffs and penalty kill, Schenn brings veteran leadership, and Stanley adds size and physicality as Buffalo pursues a deep playoff run.
Buffalo adds veteran center Sam Carrick from the Rangers for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick, betting on his two-way game and strong faceoff ability to bolster a Sabres lineup chasing a playoff push.
With the 3 p.m. deadline looming, New York officially sent Sam Carrick to Buffalo for 2026 picks, while Vincent Trocheck remains the marquee trade chip whose high price has teams watching; Minnesota’s bid has cooled but several clubs are in play as Drury seeks a strong return and uses roster-management moves to navigate the final hours.
Rangers have not dressed veteran center Sam Carrick for roster management ahead of a game, signaling that Carrick could be moved as New York reshapes its forward group. With a $1M cap hit and 380 NHL games, Carrick is drawing interest from contenders seeking depth at center, and Drury could target a mid-round return (potentially a third-round pick). Possible destinations include Colorado, Tampa Bay, or Anaheim as teams evaluate the veteran’s fit for a postseason push.
Buffalo is set to acquire center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers in exchange for Buffalo’s third-round pick and Chicago’s sixth-round pick in this year’s draft. Carrick, 34, is on a three-year, $3 million contract with a $1 million cap hit and has been a steady defensive 4C for the Rangers, posting 10 goals and 30 points in 140 games with strong 5-on-5 possession, a 54.1% faceoff win rate, and a +3 rating this season. He provides the Sabres with a cost-effective, plug-and-play option behind their top trio, addressing 4C depth and cap considerations as they navigate deals for next season.
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, the rights to goaltender Ty Taylor, and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick through trades with the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning. Henrique, a veteran centreman, has played 890 NHL games and scored 257 goals and 264 assists in the regular season, while Carrick, also a centreman, has played 224 NHL games with 26 goals and 22 assists. The trades involve salary retention and conditional draft picks, with Anaheim and Tampa Bay retaining 50 percent of the players' salaries.
The Edmonton Oilers are acquiring forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a first-round pick in 2024 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2025, which could improve to a fourth-round pick if the Oilers win the Cup this season. Henrique, a versatile forward, and Carrick, known for size and toughness, will provide the Oilers with more skill and depth in their lineup, as they aim to bolster their bottom six and penalty-killing units.
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks ahead of the NHL trade deadline, giving up their 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick in the deal. Both players are unrestricted free agents this offseason, with Henrique being a versatile veteran with 42 points in 60 games this season, and Carrick being an effective checking forward with 11 points in 61 games. The Oilers, who have been on a hot streak, are looking to increase their depth with these acquisitions, while the Ducks have been trying to move Henrique for the past three seasons.