Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sam Carrick

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2026

How Sam Carrick built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Sam Carrick is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing centre for the New York Rangers in the NHL. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010, he has also played for the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. Carrick's career highlights his role as a centre in professional hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Drafted in OHL Priority Selection

In 2008, after playing for the Toronto Red Wings, Carrick was drafted in the first round of the OHL Priority Selection draft and played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Brampton Battalion.

2010: Chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs

In 2010, Carrick was chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the fifth round, 144th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2011: Alternate Captain for Brampton Battalion

During the 2010–11 OHL season, Carrick served as an alternate captain for his third season with Brampton, registering 16 goals and 39 points in 59 games.

April 1, 2012: Signed with Toronto Maple Leafs

On April 1, 2012, Carrick signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

March 1, 2013: Reassigned to Toronto Marlies

On March 1, 2013, Carrick was reassigned to the Toronto Maple Leafs' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

November 1, 2014: NHL Debut

On November 1, 2014, Carrick made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3–2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

March 26, 2015: First NHL Goal

On March 26, 2015, Carrick scored his first NHL goal against the Florida Panthers and was named third star of the game.

July 1, 2016: Signed with Chicago Blackhawks

On July 1, 2016, Carrick signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

March 1, 2017: Traded to Anaheim Ducks

On March 1, 2017, Carrick was traded by the Chicago Blackhawks, along with Spencer Abbott, to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Kenton Helgesen and a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

June 6, 2017: Signed with Anaheim Ducks

On June 6, 2017, Carrick signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks.

2018: Played for Anaheim Ducks

During the 2018-19 season, Carrick played in six games for the Anaheim Ducks.

March 30, 2019: First Point with Anaheim Ducks

During the 2018-19 season, on March 30, 2019, Carrick earned his first point with the Anaheim Ducks in a game versus the Edmonton Oilers.

June 29, 2019: Re-signed with Anaheim Ducks

On June 29, 2019, the Anaheim Ducks re-signed Carrick to a one-year contract.

October 18, 2019: Named Captain of San Diego Gulls

On October 18, 2019, Carrick was named captain of the San Diego Gulls.

December 21, 2019: First Goal with Anaheim Ducks

On December 21, 2019, Carrick scored his first goal with the Anaheim Ducks (a shorthanded goal) versus the New York Islanders.

2019: Trade involving Kenton Helgesen

In 2019, the Anaheim Ducks received a seventh round pick as part of a trade that sent Carrick to the Anaheim Ducks.

May 10, 2020: Re-signed with Anaheim Ducks

On May 10, 2020, Carrick was re-signed to another one-year contract by the Anaheim Ducks.

2020: Played with the Ducks

During the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, Carrick played in 13 games with the Anaheim Ducks, registering 2 goals and 6 points.

2021: Recalled from the Gulls

In October of 2021, Carrick was recalled from the San Diego Gulls early in the 2021-22 season.

2022: Contract Extension and Injury

During the 2021-22 season, Carrick played a career-high 64 games with Anaheim and after scoring 11 goals and 19 points, he was rewarded with a two-year contract extension. In September of 2022, Carrick suffered a hip injury during the 2022-23 Ducks training camp, sidelining him for six months.