"Trevor had another solid season in the AHL and continued to be a steady leader for the Checkers," said Waddell. "We expect to have a competitive training camp, and he will be among the players who have opportunities to step up and earn time on the NHL level."
Carrick, 23, ranked first among Charlotte defensemen and sixth among AHL blueliners in scoring in 2017-18, totaling an AHL-career-high 44 points (11g, 33a) in 73 games for the Checkers. The Stouffville, Ont., native appeared in one game on the NHL level for the Hurricanes and had four points (0g, 4a) in eight Calder Cup playoff contests with Charlotte.
Originally selected by the Hurricanes in the fourth round, 115h overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, Carrick has played three career NHL games for Carolina. He has totaled 31 goals, 103 assists (134 points) and 275 penalty minutes in 276 career AHL games for the Checkers. Prior to turning professional, Carrick registered 101 points (38g, 63a) and 237 penalty minutes in 194 career regular-season Ontario Hockey League (OHL) games with Mississauga and Sudbury.
