Carrick notched a helper in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old blueliner picked up his fifth assist of the year, and his first in nine games. Carrick has added 35 blocked shots, 22 hits and a minus-4 rating through 25 contests -- he's a part-time player with minimal offense. Don't expect Carrick to make much of an impact from a fantasy standpoint.

Carrick blocked three shots and finished minus-1 in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

When Carrick enters the lineup, which isn't often, he's mainly a defensive contributor. The 25-year-old has started a whopping 64.7 percent of shifts in the defensive zone, and he's blocked 22 shots through 13 games.

Carrick (finger) has been activated off injured reserve, but he won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Now that he's recovered from his broken finger, Carrick will resume his duties as the Devils' seventh defenseman, which will involve sitting as a healthy scratch on a regular basis. The 25-year-old American can be ignored in all fantasy formats.

The Devils recalled Carrick (finger) from his conditioning assignment with AHL Binghamton on Thursday, but he'll remain on long-term injured reserve for the time being, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick appeared in three AHL games with Binghamton but went pointless and was a minus-3. He'll join the Devils in Colorado ahead of the front end of the team's two-game road trip that starts Friday. Another update on the 25-year-old's status should surface once he's activated off IR.

New Jersey loaned Carrick (finger) to AHL Binghamton on a conditioning assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick has been sidelined since Oct. 14 due to a broken finger, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him stay with Binghamton for the full two weeks the NHL allows for conditioning assignments. Once he's deemed fully fit, the 25-year-old will return to his role as the Devils' seventh defenseman.

Carrick (finger) practiced for the first time since suffering a broken finger Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick has been sidelined since undergoing surgery in late October, but he appears to be finally closing in on a return to game action. Once healthy, the 25-year-old American, who's picked up one assist in four games this campaign, will return to a rotational role as the Devils' seventh defenseman.

Carrick underwent surgery on his broken finger and will miss 4-6 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick was already designated for injured reserve, but this may be longer than the team was originally hoping. The blueliner doesn't offer much in terms of offensive upside, he's cracked the 10-point mark just once in his career, but his absence from the lineup could increase the amount of rubber the Devils' netminders face. With Carrick on the shelf, Mirco Mueller and Will Butcher (upper body) could both see upticks in ice time.

Carrick was designated for injured reserve after sustaining an upper-body injury at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick served as a healthy scratch in four of the Devils' first eight games, so his spot on the blue line was tenuous at best. Matt Tennyson figures to remain in the lineup versus Arizona on Friday, while the team used the open spot on the 23-man roster to activate Will Butcher (upper body). Carrick will miss a minimum of two games due to his placement on IR.

Carrick was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick has dressed for four of New Jersey's first seven games and has one assist to show for his efforts. He suited up for 34 contests between the Devils and Stars last season, and Carrick should continue to rotate between the third defensive pairing and the press box.

Carrick agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million contract with New Jersey on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick was scheduled for an arbitration hearing, but the two sides were apparently able to come to an agreement. After being traded to New Jersey from Dallas last season, the Illinois native notched one goal, six assists and 26 shots in 20 appearances. The addition of P.K. Subban creates a bit of a logjam on the blue line, which could see Carrick struggle for ice time.