Impact Carrier was able to shake off the injury in time to make his preseason debut. The 29-year-old winger figures to play in a bottom-six role for the Hurricanes throughout 2024-25.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Playing after all Carrier (lower body) suited up for Friday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Not playing Friday Carrier (lower body) will not be available for Friday's exhibition tilt versus Florida, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Impact Carrier is expected to be an important part of Carolina's bottom-six forward group after signing a six-year deal with the team in July. The 29-year-old remains without a timeline in regards to the injury, so his availability for the regular season is in question at this point. Carried banked eight points in 39 regular-season contests with the Golden Knights in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Tuesday Carrier (lower body) will not be an option against the Lightning on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Impact Carrier probably wouldn't have played in this game even if healthy when you consider Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis -- the Canes' first line -- are all also skipping this one. Still, the longer Carrier is out due to his lower-body issue, the more concerning it becomes regarding his availability for Opening Night against the Lightning on Oct. 11.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers lower-body injury Carrier is day-to-day with a lower-body injury suffered Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Impact Carrier was in a lot of pain at the end of practice Thursday. The former Golden Knight, signed a six-year contract with the Hurricanes in the offseason and is expected to be a bottom-six forward this season. He had six goals, two assists and 89 hits in 39 games during the regular season with Vegas in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Injured at practice Thursday Carrier (undisclosed) was not at practice Friday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Impact Carrier was in plenty of pain at the end of Thursday's practice and was not among the regulars at Friday's skate. The 29-year-old inked a six-year deal with the Hurricanes in the offseason after spending seven seasons with the Golden Knights. Carrier had six goals and eight points in 39 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
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Agrees to six-year deal Carrier signed a six-year, $12 million contract with the Hurricanes on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Carrier had six goals, eight points, 89 hits and 39 regular-season contests with the Golden Knights on Monday. It's interesting that Carolina decided to make a six-year commitment to a forward who serves primarily on the fourth line, but the cap hit is reasonable, and Carrier is still just 29, so this contract might work out fine for both sides.
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Ready for Game 1 Carrier (upper body) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and return to the lineup for Monday's Game 1, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Carrier is expected to return to his usual fourth-line role after missing the last 11 games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury. He picked up six goals, eight points and 89 hits through 39 contests during the regular season.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Carrier (upper body) will return to practice Saturday.
Impact Carrier hasn't played since March 25, missing Vegas' final 11 regular-season games after suffering an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old winger logged six goals, eight points and 89 hits across 39 games in an injured-plagued campaign. If healthy, Carrier will likely return to a bottom-six role with the Knights in the postseason.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to IR Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Carrier has missed the last five games and did not travel for Vegas' two-game road trip, so this is simply a procedural move. He'll be eligible to return once he's healthy. The 29-year-old has just eight points in 39 games this season.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not on road trip Carrier (upper body) won't accompany Vegas on the team's two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Carrier has already missed the last five games, and it appears as though he will sit out at least two more contests. Assuming he doesn't join the team on the road, his next chance to play will be Friday against the Wild. He has chipped in six goals, eight points, 65 shots on net and 90 blocked shots over 39 appearances this campaign.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Carrier (upper body) will not be available Friday against the Coyotes, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Carrier will miss his fifth consecutive contest and there's been little update on when the team expects him to return. He has just one goal in his last nine contests.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Carrier (upper body) will not be available Friday against the Coyotes, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Carrier will miss his fifth consecutive contest and there's been little update on when the team expects him to return. He has just one goal in his last nine contests.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Carrier (upper body) won't be available to play Tuesday against Vancouver, per SinBin Vegas.
Impact Carrier, who remains day-to-day, will miss his fourth straight contest. He has picked up six goals, two assists, 65 shots on net and 90 hits in 39 appearances this campaign. Paul Cotter has been playing due to Carrier's absence.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Saturday Carrier (upper body) won't play Saturday against Minnesota, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact Carrier will miss his third consecutive contest. He has earned six goals, two assists, 65 shots on net and 90 hits in 39 appearances this campaign. Paul Cotter will suit up versus the Wild because of Carrier's absence.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Thursday Carrier (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Winnipeg, according to Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas.
Impact Carrier was also absent for Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Nashville. He has six goals, eight points and 89 hits in 39 appearances in 2023-24. Carrier will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity once he recovers.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Exits lineup Tuesday Carrier (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Predators.
Impact It wasn't immediately clear if Carrier was sitting as a healthy scratch or dealing with an injury until the team announced it was the latter. Paul Cotter will draw in while Carrier is out of action.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Gets goal in second game back Carrier scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Carrier tied the game at 1-1 with a goal in his second game back from an upper-body injury that kept him sidelined for more than two months. The 29-year-old winger has resumed his usual fourth-line role, so he doesn't offer much fantasy upside. He's produced six goals, two assists, 58 shots on net and 76 hits through 35 outings this season.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Off long-term injured reserve Carrier (upper body) was activated off long-term injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site. He's expected to play Thursday versus Calgary.
Impact Carrier was last in the lineup Jan. 4. He has five goals and seven points in 33 appearances in 2023-24. Carrier will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity in his return.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Poised to return Thursday Carrier (upper body) is expected back in the lineup versus Calgary on Thursday after he told reporters, " I feel 100 percent and ready to go."
Impact Carrier looks set to return from a 26-game absence due to his upper-body issue, having last played Jan. 4 versus the Panthers. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was struggling to produce offensively with just two goals and two assists in his prior 24 outings. In order to play Thursday, Carrier will need to be activated off long-term injured reserve.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to LTIR Carrier (upper body) was transferred to long-term injured reserve on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Impact This is a move to help the Golden Knights' cap situation. Carrier has already missed over two months with the injury, which required surgery in January. He'll be eligible to return whenever he's deemed healthy, as long as the Golden Knights can generate enough cap space to activate him.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed week-to-week after surgery Carrier (upper body) is considered week-to-week after undergoing surgery.
Impact Carrier has already been out of action for five of the last seven games, and it doesn't sound like he's anywhere near a return. The 29-year-old has filled a fourth-line role this season, so he shouldn't be a noticeable absence for fantasy managers while he recovers.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured reserve Carrier (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Carrier was expected to miss some game action already, so his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. There is still no clear timeline for when the 29-year-old winger might be back in the lineup. For now, Pavel Dorofeyev should be in contention for increased opportunities in both top-six and power-play roles.
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