William Carrier - NHL News & Rumors

Tallies game-winner Sunday Carrier scored a goal, added four hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The goal was Carrier's first since Nov. 16 against the Senators. He had just two goals over 13 outings between goals while filling a bottom-six role in that span. The 29-year-old has bounced between the third and fourth lines at times this season, and he was on the third line in this contest. For the season, the winger is at seven points, 29 shots on net, 98 hits and a plus-3 rating over 30 appearances. That's a similar level of production to last year (eight points in 39 regular-season outings), though he is shooting less and hitting more than he did in 2023-24.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Tokarski wins in NHL return, helping Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 4-1

Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his first NHL appearance in nearly 22 months to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts helper in win Carrier notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Carrier snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper. He had eight shots on net, a minus-3 rating and 44 hits in that span, channeling the more physical elements of his playing style. The 29-year-old winger has six points, 26 shots, 90 hits and a plus-2 rating through 28 appearances this season, so a return to the 20-point mark seems unlikely, though not impossible.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Carrier scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Impact Carrier snapped a six-game dry spell with the empty-netter. The 29-year-old has earned a promotion to the third line while Seth Jarvis (upper body) has been sidelined, but Carrier hasn't been able to match the production of linemates Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal. Carrier is up to four points, 16 shots on net, 39 hits, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating through 16 outings overall. He should continue to be a bottom-six fixture for the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

William Carrier with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators | Carolina Hurricanes William Carrier with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators

NOVEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Spencer Martin notches 1st career shutout as Hurricanes put 4 past Senators

Carolina’s Spencer Martin recorded his first career shutout and made 24 saves as the Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights' perfect home record with 5-2 win

Jordan Martinook scored for the fourth game in a row and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first home loss with a 5-2 victory

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits goal Monday Carrier scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Carrier had seen some time on the third line this season, but he was down on the fourth line when he opened the scoring 5:40 into Monday's contest. The 29-year-old winger has multiple hits in three straight games after a slow start to the season in physicality. He's produced two points, nine shots on net, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating over eight appearances and likely doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aho scores in OT to give Hurricanes 4-3 win over Canucks

Sebastian Aho scored 47 seconds into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates assist in loss Carrier logged an assist in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Carrier set up a Jordan Staal tally in the first period. The 29-year-old Carrier has a bigger opportunity in Carolina than he had for a majority of his time in Vegas, as he looks like a lock for the third line. The physical winger was limited to eight points in 39 regular-season outings in 2023-24, but he was injured for much of the year. He reached the 20-point mark in the previous two years, which is a better estimate of what he can do if he doesn't have extended absences.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener

Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing after all Carrier (lower body) suited up for Friday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Carrier was able to shake off the injury in time to make his preseason debut. The 29-year-old winger figures to play in a bottom-six role for the Hurricanes throughout 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Carrier (lower body) will not be available for Friday's exhibition tilt versus Florida, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Carrier is expected to be an important part of Carolina's bottom-six forward group after signing a six-year deal with the team in July. The 29-year-old remains without a timeline in regards to the injury, so his availability for the regular season is in question at this point. Carried banked eight points in 39 regular-season contests with the Golden Knights in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Carrier (lower body) will not be an option against the Lightning on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Carrier probably wouldn't have played in this game even if healthy when you consider Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis -- the Canes' first line -- are all also skipping this one. Still, the longer Carrier is out due to his lower-body issue, the more concerning it becomes regarding his availability for Opening Night against the Lightning on Oct. 11.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Carrier is day-to-day with a lower-body injury suffered Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Impact Carrier was in a lot of pain at the end of practice Thursday. The former Golden Knight, signed a six-year contract with the Hurricanes in the offseason and is expected to be a bottom-six forward this season. He had six goals, two assists and 89 hits in 39 games during the regular season with Vegas in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at practice Thursday Carrier (undisclosed) was not at practice Friday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Carrier was in plenty of pain at the end of Thursday's practice and was not among the regulars at Friday's skate. The 29-year-old inked a six-year deal with the Hurricanes in the offseason after spending seven seasons with the Golden Knights. Carrier had six goals and eight points in 39 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Canes sign F William Carrier to 6-year, $12M contract The Carolina Hurricanes signed free agent forward William Carrier to a six-year, $12 million contract Wednesday.The 2023 Stanley Cup champio...

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Agrees to six-year deal Carrier signed a six-year, $12 million contract with the Hurricanes on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Carrier had six goals, eight points, 89 hits and 39 regular-season contests with the Golden Knights on Monday. It's interesting that Carolina decided to make a six-year commitment to a forward who serves primarily on the fourth line, but the cap hit is reasonable, and Carrier is still just 29, so this contract might work out fine for both sides.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marchessault's future in Vegas is 1 key issue among many offseason questions for the Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault is one of just five players remaining from the original 2017-18 team

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in...

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Game 1 Carrier (upper body) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and return to the lineup for Monday's Game 1, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Carrier is expected to return to his usual fourth-line role after missing the last 11 games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury. He picked up six goals, eight points and 89 hits through 39 contests during the regular season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Carrier (upper body) will return to practice Saturday.

Impact Carrier hasn't played since March 25, missing Vegas' final 11 regular-season games after suffering an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old winger logged six goals, eight points and 89 hits across 39 games in an injured-plagued campaign. If healthy, Carrier will likely return to a bottom-six role with the Knights in the postseason.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Carrier has missed the last five games and did not travel for Vegas' two-game road trip, so this is simply a procedural move. He'll be eligible to return once he's healthy. The 29-year-old has just eight points in 39 games this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Carrier (upper body) won't accompany Vegas on the team's two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Carrier has already missed the last five games, and it appears as though he will sit out at least two more contests. Assuming he doesn't join the team on the road, his next chance to play will be Friday against the Wild. He has chipped in six goals, eight points, 65 shots on net and 90 blocked shots over 39 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Carrier (upper body) will not be available Friday against the Coyotes, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Carrier will miss his fifth consecutive contest and there's been little update on when the team expects him to return. He has just one goal in his last nine contests.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener

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Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs