Carrick’s stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs after the trade deadline, combined with his dominating performance in the American Hockey League Playoffs netted him a well deserved two year deal.
His 16 game with the Toronto Maple Leafs (and three more with Washington) this year turned out well for the young defender and he happens to fill a position of need – a right shot defender.
He had an impact on the Leafs while he was on the roster. The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded 54.7% of the shots while he was on the ice at even strength, and only 48.