Fansided · Oct 4, 2019
New Jersey Devils: Connor Carrick May Surprise People This Season
Last season, the New Jersey Devils sent Ben Lovejoy at the trade deadline to Dallas for Connor Carrick and a 3rd-round pick. These are the ‘not so flashy’ trades, unlike the Taylor Hall or P.K. Subban deals, that exemplify the brilliance of general manager Ray Shero. Lovejoy is now retired and that 3rd-round pick turned into Graeme Clarke, who has a ton of upside as an offensive forward.
Carrick is entering his sixth year in the NHL and has only ever played in more than 50 games in a single season once before, during his time with Toronto in the 2016-17 season. Since his arrival to New Jersey, the former 5th-round pick has been given more opportunity than he ever has before.