Flames Sign Brett Carson to Two-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman Brett Carson to a two-year contract extension worth $1.15 million. The deal will pay him $550,000 in 2011-12 and $600,000 in 2012-13. He would have been a Group Six unrestricted free agent on July 1. Carson was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes by the Flames on February 28. In 19 games last season with the Hurricanes and Flames, he had no points, but did post a plus-nine rating. He also appeared in 38 games with Charlotte of the AHL, scoring four goals and 16 assists for 20 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Flames, as Carson has good size and can chip in offensively. Look for him to be a depth defenseman on the third defensive pairing next season.

Flames Claim Brett Carson Off Waivers from Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have claimed defenseman Brett Carson off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. He will be a free agent this summer. In 13 games this season with Carolina, he has no points. He has also appeared in 38 games with Charlotte of the AHL, scoring four goals and 16 assists for 20 points. This is really just a depth move for the Flames, as Carson will likely be a seventh defenseman for the team. He does have good size and can chip in offensively, so he's not a bad option for the Flames if they should lose a defenseman to injury.

Hurricanes Re-Sign Pogge, Rodney, Carson

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they have re-signed goaltender Justin Pogge and defensemen Bryan Rodney and Brett Carson to one-year, two-way contracts. The financial terms of all three deals were not disclosed. These are really just depth signings for the team. Pogge could possibly play backup to Cam Ward next season, but will likely have to fight for the role at training camp with Justin Peters. Rodney and Carson both have plenty of offensive instincts on the blueline, but may end up battling with each other for the sixth or seventh defensive spot at training camp.

Hurricanes Re-Sign Defensemen Carson and Rodney

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they have re-signed defensemen Brett Carson and Bryan Rodney to one-year, two-way contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Carson appeared in five games for the Hurricanes last season, scoring no points. He also played in 69 games with the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate in Albany, scoring six goals and 29 assists for 35 points. Rodney appeared in eight games with the Hurricanes last season, scoring two assists. He also played in 58 games with Albany, scoring three goals and 33 assists for 36 points.

These aren’t bad depth signings for the Hurricanes. Carson and Rodney will likely spend most of next season in the minors given the team’s depth on defense for next season, but both could see some action if injuries start to mount. They both could earn regular spots on the team over the next couple of seasons with their fine defensive play if they are given the chance.