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ALEXANDRE CARRIER #45 - DEFENSE - MONTREAL CANADIENS
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Removed from IR Carrier (upper body) was taken off injured reserve prior to his trade to Montreal on Wednesday, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.
Impact With his injury concern behind him, Carrier should be in the mix to suit up for his new club against the Red Wings on Friday and will likely take the place of Jayden Struble in the lineup. The 28-year-old Carrier won't offer a ton of offense for the Habs considering he managed just seven points through 28 games so far this year, but he could still produce in the 20-30 point range.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Predators trade Alexandre Carrier to the Canadiens for Justin Barron
The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Alexandre Carrier to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for blueliner Justin Barron2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading north in trade Carrier (upper body) was traded from the Predators to the Canadiens on Wednesday in exchange for Justin Barron.
Impact Carrier remains on injured reserve for now, but he participated in a morning skate Tuesday prior to the Predators' game against the Rangers. The 28-year-old is in the first season of a three-year contract and has often filled a top-four role in Nashville. He should continue to do so in Montreal, though power-play time is unlikely with Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson already established in that situation. Carrier has seven points, 49 blocked shots, 31 hits, 23 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 28 appearances this season.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to return Carrier (upper body) won't be an option versus the Rangers on Tuesday despite participating in the game-day skate, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
Impact Carrier's absence is compounded by the fact that Roman Josi (lower body) and Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) also remain unavailable heading into Tuesday's matchup. Even once cleared to return, the 28-year-old Carrier probably won't offer much in the way of fantasy value considering he has gone 20 straight games without a goal while recording just 15 shots and three helpers over that stretch.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured reserve Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Carrier sat out Tuesday's game in Calgary after he was helped off the ice in the third period of Saturday's contest against Ottawa. Carrier has a goal, six assists, 31 hits and 49 blocked shots across 28 appearances with the Predators this season. He is considered week-to-week at this time. Nashville called up Kevin Gravel from AHL Milwaukee earlier in the day to replace Carrier on the blue line.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed week-to-week Carrier (upper body) is week-to-week after being injured in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports Monday.
Impact Carrier has accounted for one goal, six assists, 23 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 31 hits through 28 appearances this season. Marc Del Gaizo will likely replace Carrier in Tuesday's lineup versus Calgary.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Monday Carrier (undisclosed) missed Monday's practice session, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Impact Carrier was injured against Ottawa on Saturday and should probably be considered a doubt heading into Tuesday's clash with the Flames. The blueliner isn't exactly known for his offensive upside considering he has just one goal this season and is currently in a 20-game goal drought during which he's added a mere three helpers. If Carrier does miss out Tuesday, Adam Wilsby is expected to jump into the lineup in a pairing with Roman Josi.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Saturday's game Carrier (undisclosed) needed to be helped off the ice in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Senators, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Impact Carrier was hit along the boards and came away injured. He didn't return to the game, and there was no update provided after the contest, leaving his status in doubt for Tuesday's game against the Flames. If Carrier can't suit up, Marc Del Gaizo is likely to enter the lineup.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Garners assist Wednesday Carrier logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Carrier has two helpers over his last four outings after putting up just one assist in the previous 14 games. The 28-year-old has seen top-four minutes for the bulk of the campaign, but that hasn't led to more offense amid the Predators' struggles. The blueliner is at a reasonable seven points with 21 shots on net, 28 hits, 43 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 26 contests. He's on pace to reach the 20-point mark for the third time in four years.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies helper in overtime loss Carrier produced an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.
Impact Carrier ended a nine-game point drought with the helper. The 28-year-old defenseman has held steady in a top-four role for much of the campaign, but the lack of offense has torpedoed his fantasy value. He's at a modest six points with 19 shots on net, 22 hits, 39 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 23 contests, and he's not a factor on the power play.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Deals assist in loss Carrier notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Carrier ended a four-game slump when he helped out on a Steven Stamkos tally in the second period. The 28-year-old Carrier continues to see prominent minutes in a top-four role, averaging 20:16 per game while contributing five points, 11 shots on net, 14 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 13 outings. His fantasy utility depends on non-scoring production, particularly blocks, though he's off to a decent start in 2024-25 given the Predators' team-wide struggles.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies Saturday Carrier scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Carrier's first goal of the year came at 4:09 of the third period, tying the game at 3-3. The defenseman has earned three of his four points on the year over the last two games. He's contributed eight shots on net, eight hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through eight outings. Carrier doesn't see much power-play time, but he can help fantasy managers in need of blocks or PIM.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes pair of assists Carrier recorded two assists in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Carrier had his first multi-point effort of the season, assisting on goals by Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist as the Predators recovered from a two-goal deficit. The 28-year-old Carrier has been a top-four option on the blue line this year, though he features mainly in a defensive role. He has three assists, six shots on net, 12 blocked shots, five hits and a minus-4 rating over seven appearances.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Generates helper in loss Carrier produced an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.
Impact Carrier was the only Nashville defenseman to break even in plus-minus rating Tuesday, though he is minus-2 on the year. The helper was his first point to go with four blocked shots through three contests. Carrier may be trending upward -- he's still listed on the third pairing, but Dante Fabbro has seen less ice time while playing alongside Roman Josi at even strength. Carrier has reached 20 points in two of the previous three seasons while also being a strong shot-blocking presence, so he could have appeal in deep fantasy formats.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Secures three-year deal Carrier penned a three-year, $11.25 million contract with Nashville on Monday.
Impact Carrier deciding to re-up with the Predators will likely fly under the radar after the club signed top free agents Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. Still, the 27-year-old Carrier should be in the mix for a spot on the blue line after tallying four goals and 16 assists in 73 regular-season contests last season.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Deposits game-winner Carrier scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canucks in Game 5.
Impact Carrier's goal at 12:46 of the third period was the game-winner, allowing the Predators to stay alive for Game 6 on Friday. The defenseman has a point in three straight contests, and he's added five shots on net, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through five postseason outings. Carrier appears to be a lock for a top-four role even though he is mainly in the lineup for his defensive contributions.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks
Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored and the Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff ser...MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Generates helper Carrier picked up an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.
Impact Carrier helped out on a Mark Jankowski goal in the first period. Carrier has a helper in each of the last two games, and he's added two hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over four playoff outings. The 27-year-old continues to fill a top-four role as a mainly defensive presence, so he shouldn't be expected to put up many points.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Out Monday Carrier (undisclosed) will rest for Monday's season finale against Pittsburgh.
Impact Carrier left Saturday's game against Columbus for precautionary reasons and it sounds like he's healthy. The 27-year-old blueliner should be back in the lineup for the postseason. He finishes the 2023-24 campaign with four goals, 20 points and 137 blocked shots in 73 games.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Saturday's game Carrier (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets for precautionary reasons, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Impact Carrier had an assist and four blocked shots in 15:38 of ice time Saturday. While the precautionary label suggests it's not a major issue, the Predators have been aggressive in resting players leading up to the playoffs. Carrier also recently missed time with an upper-body injury, so there's no guarantee he'll play Monday's regular-season finale versus the Penguins.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Tuesday Carrier (upper body) will return to action against the Bruins on Tuesday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Carrier returns following a three-game stint on the sidelines due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was stuck in both a 22-game goal drought in addition to a nine-game pointless streak. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on Carrier offering much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Carrier (upper body) won't play Saturday against Colorado, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.
Impact Carrier will miss his third straight contest. He has been credited with four goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and 55 hits in 66 contests this campaign. Spencer Stastney will play versus the Avalanche due to Carrier's absence.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Carrier (upper body) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Arizona, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.
Impact Carrier is set to miss his second straight game because of the injury. He has four goals, 19 points, 40 PIM, 55 hits and 127 blocks in 66 outings in 2023-24. Spencer Stastney will return from an upper-body injury Thursday, but once Carrier is healthy too, Stastney might not have a spot in the lineup.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
