Rangers’ Sam Carrick in no mood to watch Stanley Cup documentary

· New York Post

Sam Carrick hasn’t seen the movie, he was in the movie.

So you will understand that the Rangers center by way of Edmonton is not rushing to watch the Amazon Prime series, “Faceoff: Inside the NHL,” in which the final two episodes of this six-part run focuses on the Stanley Cup Final in which the Oilers lost in seven games to Florida after rallying from down 3-0 to tie the series.

“I definitely lived it, I don’t want to watch the last episode, Game 7, that will be a tough one for sure,” said Carrick, who was obtained at the deadline from Anaheim before signing a one-year free agent deal with the Rangers on July 1. “Obviously I saw the cameras in there almost every day, I’m sure they got a lot of really, really good content.”

Sam Carrick leaves the ice following a first period fight during the Rangers’ 5-4 preseason win over the Devils on Oct. 1, 2024. Getty Images

The cameras caught Connor McDavid’s tirade in the room after the Game 2 loss in Florida.

The cameras caught the club’s devastation following Game 7.

“There are a lot of raw moments like that where fans don’t get to see. Really passionate guys that really care,” Carrick told The Post. “The cameras] were in there for a little bit after we lost, too, and I think eventually we kicked them out, but they were definitely there for a chunk of it.”

“It sucks for sure, but it’s part of it. It makes you realize how hard it is to get there and it’s not every day you get that opportunity and want to make the most of it.

“It’s a tough spot for sure to be in asking questions you already know the answers to, right? ‘Yeah, it sucks, how does it feel?’ ”

Carrick, the 32-year-old veteran who started his NHL career in Toronto 10 years ago, is looking for another shot.

Sam Carrick fights for the puck with Matthew Poitras during the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Bruins earlier in the preseason. Corey Sipkin for the New York Post

Essentially, he is Barclay Goodrow’s replacement. He will center the fourth line that projects to feature skyscraper rookie wingers Matt Rempe and Adam Edstrom.

He and Reilly Smith are the only two players remaining in camp who were not with the organization last year. There is an adjustment period.

“There are some differences for sure that I’m still getting used to,” said Carrick, who participated in 10 playoff games for Edmonton and one in the final. “But I feel like I’ve gotten more comfortable every day.”


Igor Shesterkin is slated to play his first compete game of the preseason when the Blueshirts face the Islanders at UBS Arena on Friday.

The goaltender has played an aggregate 59:43 over two games, allowing four goals on 32 shots.


Brennan Othmann will skate on the left with Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere in the injured Artemi Panarin’s absence.

He will become the only Ranger to play in all six exhibition contests.

He is getting a long look.

“If you’re still here, you’re still getting evaluated. [Friday] is an opportunity for him, that line will be together, so it’s an opportunity for him to continue to make a mark in training camp,” said head coach Peter Laviolette. “Like a lot of players, I don’t think everything has been peaks the whole way. That’s just about every player we can talk about.

“I think there have been some really good things, there are things we’ve talked to him and show him things we want him to get better at. A lot of players fall into that category. He’s a talented player that can make plays and put up points.

“The evaluation process still goes on with him.”