New York Rangers expect strong play from recent signing Sam Carrick

Carrick, who played in the Stanley Cup finals with the Oilers last year chose to sign with the Rangers for a three-year deal worth $1 million per year. A typical bottom 6 player, Carrick will give the Rangers needed depth and add some scoring touch that was shown with the Oilers last year.

He began his NHL career as he was chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010, fifth round 144th overall. Standing at six feet in 200 lbs, the 32-year-old forward has been known to play with a physical edge and known for killing penalties. Last season, he played 78 games between the ducks and the Oilers, scored ten goals with six assists for 16 points it was a - 11 with 102 penalty minutes.

With his addition it's likely he will be teamed up on the same line as Rangers fan favorite Matt Rempe as Rempe has undergone significant work in the offseason with several players including former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque who gave him fighting tips and worked on his technique, Chris Kreider as a veteran professional who will give him offensive tips and Jonathan quick where he stayed in Connecticut during the offseason.

Carrick will be a vital depth piece for the Rangers as these players become important especially during the playoff run to which the Rangers hope they will go further than they did last year. General manager Chris Drury will likely look for more players like Carrick as he attempts to augment his roster likely through the PTO route.

Source: The Hockey Writers