Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Connor Carrick to a 2 year 1-way $750k AAV contract

[Billerdzzz]

Actually i see him quite a bit. I work at York St and you can always catch Lou around lunchtime at Fit for Life sandwich bar.

Does he seem like a nice guy?

 

[Acetylene]

Good move, I like this signing. Hopefully Babs will give him some action minutes this season

 

[Morgs]

He will take away the second pairing opportunity and any PP from Gardiner. He makes the dman lineup more flexible for Babcock and that will push Gardiner out... i'm just saying

Still doesn't make sense. Who takes the 2nd LD spot behind Rielly?

Rielly - Zaitsev
Gardiner - Carrick

Also didn't realize it's impossible to have two D on the PP.

Don't bash Gardiner, he's basically our best defenseman right now. And I'm one of the biggest Rielly fans on this board.

 

[ULF_55]

So is he a top 4 defender?

Does this fill in the defense?

Rielly
Zaitsev
Gardiner
Carrick

 

[I Believe]

Thanks again to Daniel Winnik. Guy has been a real trooper for us in our rebuild.

 

[Billerdzzz]

Carrick's 18 points in 15 games lead the Marlies in playoff scoring and was there best player.

The bringing back of Polak for toughness seems to be his biggest road block now on the roster for that #3rd pairing RD spot along with battling Frankie C.

Looking forward to seeing what Connor can do. Glad Lou and Shanny didn't take him to arbitration.

He definitely deserves a shot after leading the Marlies in playoff scoring. He may stick with the Mariles if Frankie.C makes the cut. To me, Connor has been more impressive than Corrado, and hope he grabs one of the #5 or #6 D spots on the Leafs.

 

[ACC1224]

Carrick makes the Team easily over Corrado.

 

[Cor]

AAV of 750K


Steal

 

[Daisy Jane]

wow. that is quite a steal.

i really hope he can make some significant positive noise.

 

[Xscout*]

So is he a top 4 defender?

Does this fill in the defense?

Rielly
Zaitsev
Gardiner
Carrick

Definitely has the upside to.be that. Still think Marincin will get the opportunity beside Mo at least to start the year.

Lou himself said they consider carrick an 'A' prospect

 

[crump]

"2 year deal for you, waivers for you." Lou has his ducks in a row.

 

[StuckOutHere]

So, CBA dudes, does this effect our second buyout window?

 

[PuckMagi]

So is he a top 4 defender?

Does this fill in the defense?

Rielly
Zaitsev
Gardiner
Carrick

at this point... yes.

I think Marincin - Polak will be our 3rd pairing.

 

[Buds17]

Great trade to bring him in, great contract.

 

[Mr Hockey*]

So is he a top 4 defender?

Does this fill in the defense?

Rielly
Zaitsev
Gardiner
Carrick

The impression I get from listening to Babcock in interviews, the Leafs are pushing Marincin into a top pairing position. (hoping anyways)

 

[BertCorbeau]

AAV of 750K


Steal

I like the contracts Lou negotiates....

 

[Mess]

So, CBA dudes, does this effect our second buyout window?

Nope, you get a 2nd buyout window when player(s) file for arbitration.

The act of filing by player(s) triggers that team option.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Nope, you get a 2nd buyout window when player(s) file for arbitration.

The act of filing by player(s) triggers that team option.

Ah excellent. Thought it only kicked in once a hearing was held.

 

[Super Mega]

He will take away the second pairing opportunity and any PP from Gardiner. He makes the dman lineup more flexible for Babcock and that will push Gardiner out... i'm just saying

keep on just saying but don't expect anyone to take you seriously

Gardiner is criminally underrated as per usual

 

[Crysis]

He will take away the second pairing opportunity and any PP from Gardiner. He makes the dman lineup more flexible for Babcock and that will push Gardiner out... i'm just saying

Never looked at it that way but they are both offensive d so that could be the case. But the game is changing so having numerous offensive d isn't a bad thing either.

 

[Eb]

AAV of 750K


Steal

Steal?

I think it is fair. He got two years.

What has he done to earn more?

 

[Mess]

Ah excellent. Thought it only kicked in once a hearing was held.

Holland, Carrick and Frankie Corrado all filed for arbitration

1 waived, 1 signed and 1 still in the queue.

Leafs have all angles covered when it comes to buying out more players if they want to.

 

[Mess]

Connor Carrick is the new version of Ian White.

 

[cookie]

Have we some very good Connors in the system now. Congrats.

Defense: Carrick
Wing: Brown
Center: McDavid?????

 

[Amadeus]

Does he seem like a nice guy?

I spoke to him once. Said hello and welcome to Toronto and we're lucky to have you here. He said Thanks. Short and sweet.

Actually you see quite a bit of Leafs management. I have met Tim Leiweike and Dave Nonis. Have heard some things about Brian Burke and his management style while he was with the Leafs and Nonis'.