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The Sabres' most important camp battle may be for the final forward spots

The Buffalo Sabres still have a few decisions to make before their opening-night roster is set, and one of the more interesting battles could come down to the final forward spots .

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2025-2026 Sam Carrick report card

Sam Carrick was an unheralded signing by the Rangers before the 2024-2025 season. The Rangers, at the time, were looking to stabilize their fourth line after a trip to the Eastern Conference Final, and they chose Sam Carrick to do it.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 21

End-of-season injury updates on Owen Power, Tage Thompson, Sam Carrick, Justin Danforth and other Sabres

BUFFALO – When Owen Power crashed feet first into the boards last Thursday, it appeared the Sabres might lose the stud defenseman for the rest of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 11

NHL Injuries: Golden Knights' Mark Stone out Sunday night after departing Friday's after the first

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower-body) did take part in their morning skate, and forward Troy Terry (maintenance) didn’t take part.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 10

Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut

MONTREAL – Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick, who made his NHL debut way back in 2014-15, had only experienced the Stanley Cup Playoffs once prior to this season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 11

VIDEO: Arber Xhekaj destroys Sam Carrick late in the match

Tonight, the Canadiens played some great hockey once again. As you probably know, Martin St-Louis's team won Game 3 by a score of 6-2. Several players contributed to the victory over the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Sabres’ Sam Carrick available for Game 3 against Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced on Saturday that center Sam Carrick is available for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Carrick has missed the last 15 games, including all of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, with an arm injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Dose.ca / May 9

Return from injury: The Sabres will have a key player back for Game 3

Since the start of the Montreal-Buffalo series, one of the Habs' major advantages has been at the faceoff circle. The team is winning nearly 60% of its faceoffs, capitalizing on the Sabres' struggles in that area.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 8

With Sabres’ Tyson Kozak playing well, Sam Carrick has extra time to recover from injury

BUFFALO – If the Sabres had a seventh and deciding game tonight, you would likely see center Sam Carrick return from his left arm injury. “I think you’d look at it that you’d probably put him in,” coach Lindy Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Sabres Announce Sam Carrick News Before Game 1 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second round. The Sabres will be looking to start the series on the right foot by defeating the Habs at home.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Injuries: Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson Ek will be re-evaluated before Saturday's game

Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick said that he has an uncommon hockey injury and that he didn’t break any bones. His ‘recovery’ was said to be either four to six weeks or six to eight weeks.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 4

Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday. Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Sabres’ Ostlund, Carrick to miss second round playoff series

The Buffalo Sabres will continue to be without two of their depth forwards, as the team announced on Sunday afternoon that both Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick are expected to miss the entirety of their second round series.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round

The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss several games after squaring off against the captain of the New York Islanders, Anders Lee, the other night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Sabres’ Sam Carrick week-to-week with arm injury

The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their primary trade-deadline acquisitions for the next while. On Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Sam Carrick is out week-to-week with an arm injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Sabres Are Getting Full Value Out of Sam Carrick

It’s been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres were buyers at the trade deadline, and even longer since management traded for a player who could make an immediate impact.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Sabres Acquire Center Sam Carrick from Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres acquired center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers in exchange for the Sabres' third-round pick and a sixth-round pick originally belonging to Chicago.

Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / March 6

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Sam Carrick

The Buffalo Sabres have started to make trades as they are now tied with the Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division. They first acquired two pieces from the Winnipeg Jets to address their blue line after Colton Parayko wouldn’t waive his no-movement clause.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Report: Sabres to acquire Sam Carrick from Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres will acquire forward Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Thursday evening. Carrick, 34, has four goals, 10 points, and 53 penalty minutes in 60 games with the Rangers this season.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Rangers’ Sam Carrick Generating Interest

Ahead of tonight’s game against Toronto, Mollie Walker, beat writer for the team, reported that the New York Rangers were not playing Sam Carrick for roster management reasons.

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / March 27, 2025

New York Rangers forward steps away from team for personal reasons

Although the Rangers may be able to play without the 33-year-old forward on the ice, it may not be enough to keep their wild-card hopes alive.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 26, 2024

Rangers’ Sam Carrick Can Provide More Than Veteran Depth Presence

The New York Rangers will be looking to have more success this season after an unfortunate ending to what was a strong 2023-24 season. After winning the Presidents’ Trophy with a 55-23-4 record, many fans around the league believed the Rangers could make a deep playoff run.