In yesterday’s blockbuster with St. Louis that sent Ryan Miller and Steve Ott to the Blues for Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, a 2015 first round pick and conditional third in 2016, forward prospect William Carrier also came over to Buffalo completing the transaction.
The 19-year old currently plays for Drummondville of the QMJHL after being traded by Cape Breton. A former 2013 second round pick of St. Louis, Carrier has a combined 17 goals and 39 assists for 56 points with 73 penalty minutes this season.
Listed at 6-2 198, he possesses good hands and is a crafty skater.