The Whalers' Quest for Wisdom: Jeff Carter Joins the Team

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Robbie Morton: "Alright team, gather 'round! I've got some exciting news. We've just traded for Jeff Carter!"

Matthew Tkachuk: "Wait, isn't he the guy with the crazy heavy cap hit?"

Robbie Morton: "Yes, but hear me out. He's got 903 career points and 1412 games under his belt. Plus, he was drafted 3rd overall in season 3 by the Minnesota Wild!"

Mark Stone: "So, he's basically a hockey dinosaur?"

Robbie Morton: "Exactly! And we need his prehistoric wisdom to win the Stastny Division again."

Tage Thompson: "But isn't he retiring after this season?"

Robbie Morton: "Yes, but that's perfect! He'll be like our hockey Yoda, teaching us the ways of the force... I mean, the puck."

Jeff Carter: "Did someone say Yoda? I prefer Gandalf, thank you very much."

Robbie Morton: "Gandalf it is! Now, Jeff, we need you to fill a defensive role and share your experience and leadership."

Jeff Carter: "No problem. Just don't expect me to skate faster than a hobbit."

Miro Heiskanen: "And what about the cap hit?"

Robbie Morton: "No sense wasting cap space! Besides, who needs money when you have wisdom and experience?"

Jeff Carter: "And a really good retirement plan."

Robbie Morton: "Exactly! Now let's go win that division!"

Welcome to Hartford Jeff.