Sam Carrick - NHL News & Rumors

Sam Carrick is facing a career turning point with Buffalo Sabres in 2026-27 Sam Carrick provided a spark for the Sabres when healthy, but now his health will be vital as he enters a contract year with Buffalo.

JULY 20 • SABRENOISE.COM

Sabres reward coach Lindy Ruff with 2-year contract extension after breakthrough season in Buffalo

Having transformed the Buffalo Sabres into contenders again, Lindy Ruff will have the opportunity to build on the team’s breakthrough season by continuing his second stint as coach

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj under fire after 'heavy' hit on Sabres' Sam Carrick NHL forward Arber Xhekaj is facing criticism after a controversial punch dropped Sam Carrick at the end of Game 3 between the Montreal Canad...

MAY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Canadiens take 2-1 series lead into game 4 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

NHL fans react as Arber Xhekaj makes Sam Carrick fold with a venomous hook - "Absolute dirtbag move", "Most deserved punch" NHL fans on social media reacted as Habs defenseman Arber Xhekaj delivered a knockout blow to Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick in the dyin...

MAY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Will Be An Electric Atmosphere" | Beck Malenstyn Ahead Of Game 3 In Montreal | Buffalo Sabres

MAY 10 • YOUTUBE

Vegas' Mitch Marner thrives while Buffalo's Tage Thompson struggles in the 2nd round

Mitch Marner is excelling in the playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights after years of criticism from his time in Toronto

MAY 9 • Associated Press

"We've Been A Good Road Team" | Lindy Ruff Ahead Of Game 3 In Montreal | Buffalo Sabres Playoffs

MAY 9 • YOUTUBE

Available for Game 3 Carrick (arm) will be an option for Game 3 against Montreal on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Carrick could replace Tyson Kozak, who skipped Saturday's practice for maintenance, in Sunday's lineup versus the Canadiens. The 34-year-old Carrick hasn't played since March 31 against the Islanders because of a left arm injury. He had nine goals, 16 points, 75 shots on net and 106 hits across 73 appearances between the Sabres and Rangers during the 2025-26 regular season.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal and Buffalo tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres in game three of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Sitting out Game 2 Carrick (arm) will not be in the lineup versus the Canadiens for Game 2 on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact According to head coach Lindy Ruff, if the Sabres absolutely needed Carrick for a Game 7, the 34-year-old center could be an option. With the team up 1-0 in the series, it seems it will give the Ontario native an extra few days off. Given the update, fantasy managers could probably plan to see Carrick in the lineup for Game 3 on Sunday. Whenever he returns to action, it figures to be in a bottom-six role.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Not returning Wednesday Carrick (arm) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday in Game 1 versus the Canadiens, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Carrick was upgraded to day-to-day after participating in practice Tuesday. Considering he was previously expected to miss the whole second round, this is a great sign of progress, but there's no firm date set for his return. His next chance to play is Friday in Game 2.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Game 1 status uncertain Carrick (arm) hasn't been ruled out for Game 1 versus the Canadiens on Wednesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters he "could be a possibility," Kristen Shilton of ESPN rep...

Impact Carrick was previously ruled out for the second-round series before being upgraded to day-to-day ahead of Game 1. At this point, fantasy managers will likely have to wait until the Sabres take the ice for warm-ups to determine Carrick's availability.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres expect to welcome back center Carrick for 2nd-round playoff series against Montreal

Sabres center and faceoff ace Sam Carrick resumed practicing on Tuesday, and is in position to return for Buffalo’s second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Upgraded to day-to-day Carrick (arm) is day-to-day after participating in Tuesday's practice, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Carrick has been out since March 31 after getting injured against the Islanders, and he was initially not expected to be an option for Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, he could be available to return at some point during Buffalo's second-round series versus Montreal. He had nine goals, 16 points, 75 shots on net and 106 hits across 73 appearances between the Sabres and Rangers during the 2025-26 regular season. Once Carrick receives the green light to play, he could replace Tyson Kozak on the fourth line.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo hosts Montreal to open the second round

The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens to start the Eastern Conference second round

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Lindy Ruff provides surprising injury update that could be great news for the Sabres Entering the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres were expecting to be without Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick. However...

MAY 4 • SABRENOISE.COM

Set to practice Tuesday Carrick (arm) is apparently further ahead of schedule than anticipated and is expected to rejoin practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "(He's) going to see our do...

Impact While this news doesn't guarantee Carrick will be ready to play for Game 1 against the Habs on Wednesday, it certainly doesn't seem like he'll miss the entire first round as previously reported. Even once given the all-clear, Carrick figures to slot into a bottom-six role where he is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres injury update: HC Lindy Ruff rules out Noah Ostlund, veteran centre for Round 2 playoff series Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that the team will be without Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their second-round series against t...

MAY 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lindy Ruff confirms Sabres will be without Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick for start of Round 2 The Buffalo Sabres have to wait a few more hours to find out who they are going to play in the next round, which officially will begin Wedne...

MAY 3 • SABRENOISE.COM

Not expected back in Round 2 Carrick (arm) isn't expected to be an option in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Sunday.

Impact Carrick is still dealing with a week-to-week injury and hasn't played since March 31 against the Islanders. He had nine goals, 16 points, 75 shots on net and 106 hits across 73 appearances between the Sabres and Rangers during the 2025-26 regular season. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres try to clinch first round series over the Bruins in game 6

The Buffalo Sabres look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Boston Bruins in game six

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Buffalo hosts Boston with 3-1 series lead

The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Boston with 2-1 series lead

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

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