The Buffalo Sabres brought in multiple new players ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline. Sam Carrick was among them, as the Sabres acquired the veteran forward from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Now, early on in his Sabres tenure, there is no question that Carrick is playing some strong hockey for the Atlantic Division club. In seven games with the Sabres since the trade, Carrick has four goals, one assist, 11 hits, a 60.0 faceoff winning percentage, and a plus-3 rating. With this, he has been providing the Sabres with solid secondary scoring, grit, and help at the dot early on in his time with the club. Carrick also just had a strong game for the Sabres in their 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks, as he scored two goals. With this, it is hard not to be happy with what Carrick is providing the Sabres early on. If he continues to play this well down the stretch, he will end up being an excellent addition for Buffalo.
