This is the third installment in an ongoing series focusing on players with short-lived stints with the Carolina Hurricanes. If you haven’t already, you can check out my pieces on Jan Hlavac and Pavel Brendl.
A 10th round pick of the Quebec Nordiques in 1992, Anson Carter’s career was one of near-constant transition. Over a decade in the NHL he suited up for eight teams, never spending more than three full seasons with any one organization. His movement, however, was not due to a lack of skill.
Instead, Carter was often used as a trade chip when his team was interested in adding a big-name player.