NHL: Carle Off To Impressive Start

Matt Carle did not exactly arrive in San Jose as a routine rookie. The Hobey Baker Award winner as the college player of the year jumped straight from college to the NHL and with only 12 games, jumped into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a 12-game “veteran”, there were nights Sharks Head Coach Ron Wilson called Carle the best defenseman on the ice.

Just six games into his second campaign, Carle is showing that he is no flash in the pan. He’s registered six points in the early going on two goals and four assists, ranking second among NHL blueliners in points. His +5 plus/minus rating is also second among all NHL rearguards. Rest of Article

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