Former Checkers captain Trevor Carrick signs with Red Bull München
Trevor Carrick took 813 AHL games and 440 points to Munich, a rare export move for one of Charlotte's most productive blue-liners.
Trevor Carrick’s move to EHC Red Bull München underscored how valuable elite career AHL defensemen have become, especially the ones who can drive offense, wear a letter and steady a room. The former Charlotte Checkers captain, a 31-year-old left-shot defenseman from Stouffville, Ontario, signed in Germany’s DEL after finishing a season that still produced 24 points, including six goals and 18 assists, for Charlotte.
Red Bull München officially announced the signing on June 17, and German media reported it on June 18. The club did not disclose the contract length, but it made clear why Carrick fit its roster plan: München wanted a proven veteran who could add stability and quality on the back end. Coach Oliver David said Carrick would bring experience, responsibility and an intensity that is difficult for opponents to manage.
Carrick’s resume helps explain why this is more than a routine overseas move. Red Bull München said he logged 813 AHL games over 12 seasons and piled up 440 points, while the AHL lists him at 753 regular-season games and 409 points, plus 60 playoff games and 31 playoff points, through the 2025-26 season. That kind of production from the blue line is rare, and it made him one of the league’s most recognizable veteran defensemen for more than a decade.
The Checkers captaincy added another layer to the package München is buying. Carrick was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round, 115th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, then built his AHL career with Charlotte, the San Diego Gulls, Syracuse Crunch and San Jose Barracuda. He was also part of Charlotte’s 2019 Calder Cup championship, a reminder that his value has never been limited to points alone.
Charlotte’s team bio said Carrick signed a two-year AHL contract with the Checkers on July 2, 2024, but the pull of a new opportunity in Europe proved strong at this stage of his career. For München, the addition fits a familiar model of importing experienced North American veterans. For the AHL, it is another reminder that when a captain with 813 games and a 440-point footprint leaves, a team loses not just a defenseman, but one of the league’s most reliable culture carriers.
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