Alexandre Carrier

Alexandre Carrier

28-Year-Old DefensemanD
Montreal Canadiens
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Carrier again filled a depth role for Nashville a season ago, appearing in 73 regular-season games. He posted a career-best four goals, to go along with 16 assists, 77 shots on goal, 60 hits and 137 blocks. Carrier doesn't offer much in terms of counting statistics, but the Predators were clearly happy with his on-ice contributions, inking him to a new three-year, $11.25 million contract July 1. The monetary commitment suggests Carrier could be in line for an increased role this coming year, possibly alongside newcomer Brady Skjei on the club's second defensive pairing. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract with the Predators in July of 2024.
Logs first point with Habs
DMontreal Canadiens
December 21, 2024
Carrier had an assist, one shot on net, one block and one hit in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
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Carrier picked up the secondary assist on Jake Evans' game-winning goal in the first period. It was Carrier's first point since Montreal acquired him from the Predators on Wednesday. He's lined up on the second pair with Kaiden Guhle in his two outings with the Canadiens.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:44
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:29
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:53
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    20:08
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Carrier couldn't build on his 30-point breakout from 2021-22, ending up with nine points, 67 blocked shots, 57 hits and 48 shots on goal in 43 contests in 2022-23. He also saw his ice time dip to 17:53 per game, over three minutes less than the year before. He's got enough all-around talent to handle a top-four role, but he may not get the chance to with Luke Schenn now in the fold. Carrier will begin 2023-24 competing for bottom-pairing minutes, and without a guaranteed spot in the lineup, not to mention the upper-body injury he ended last year with, he's far too much of a risk for fantasy managers.
Carrier was a life-saver for the Predators a season ago, as the fourth-rounder from 2015 established himself as a full-time, top-four defender for Nashville. Carrier played in 77 regular-season games, posting three goals and 30 points. He played nearly 21 minutes per game (20:59) and added 95 hits and 124 blocks. Everything about Carrier's breakout seems entirely sustainable, although the acquisition of Ryan McDonagh from Tampa Bay could result in his playing time dipping some. Either way, Carrier is primed for another big year, albeit not one that will help you much in fantasy circles.
Carrier averaged more than 20 minutes of ice time in 33 games last season and the door is wide open for the 26-year-old to step into even more ice time -- and responsibility -- in 2021-22 with Ryan Ellis gone. Carrier is a good skater with two-way upside and he isn't afraid to step up into the offense when the game opens up. He'll get a long look with Roman Josi on the Predators' top pairing and could even earn time on the second power-play unit. Carrier could be a sleeper if he sticks in either role.
Carrier is on the bubble for a job on the Predators' blue line. The 24-year-old defenseman had no points in three games last year, his first NHL appearance since the 2016-17 season. With AHL Milwaukee, Carrier racked up five goals and 32 helpers in 55 appearances. A fourth-round pick from 2015, Carrier may be running out of time to make an impact at the NHL level. The Predators aren't particularly deep on the right side of their defense, but he's not likely to best Matt Benning for a spot in the lineup on Opening Night. It's safe to avoid Carrier in virtually all fantasy formats -- he needs to translate his scoring touch from the minors to the parent club before he'll be worthy of a roster spot in the virtual game.
Carrier was the top-scoring defenseman at AHL Milwaukee last season with six goals and 33 assists in 72 games. In 2017-18, Carrier could see an increased role with the Preds with Ryan Ellis expected to be on the shelf until January with a knee injury. However, he will really have to turn some heads in both training camp and the preseason in order to land a spot on the team's third blue line pairing. A more likely scenario has him heading back to the minors to start the season, but he could be due for a callup at any time.
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Removed from IR
DMontreal Canadiens
December 19, 2024
Carrier (upper body) was taken off injured reserve prior to his trade to Montreal on Wednesday, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.
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Heading north in trade
DMontreal Canadiens
Upper Body
December 18, 2024
Carrier (upper body) was traded to the Canadiens from the Predators on Wednesday in exchange for Justin Barron.
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Not ready to return
DNashville Predators
Upper Body
December 17, 2024
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.
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Placed on injured reserve
DNashville Predators
Upper Body
December 12, 2024
Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
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Deemed week-to-week
DNashville Predators
Upper Body
December 9, 2024
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.
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Nearing extension
DFree Agent
June 30, 2024
Carrier and the Predators are finalizing a contract extension, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
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Carrier will become an unrestricted free agent Monday if the two sides do not reach an agreement. He averaged 18:48 of ice time with 20 points and 137 blocked shots in 73 regular-season games last season. The 27-year-old blueliner has spent his entire career in Nashville, totaling 62 points in 217 appearances.
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