It appears that former Sarnia Sting forward Taylor Carnevale has joined the Memorial Cup hosts Shawinigan Cataractes.
The overage forward, had seven goals and 23 assists in 32 games for the Sting. Carnevale’s play this season for Sarnia was seen as disappointing.
The team cut ties with Carnevale earlier this season. At this time it was expected that he was going to have season-ending shoulder surgery.
From what Sarnia has stated, Carnevale lied to them about the severity of his injury.
"It is surprising because we were told he was going to have season-ending surgery within three weeks," said Sting Head Coach and General Manager Jacques Beaulieu.
Beaulieu stated that, with Carnevale being an overage forward, they did what was best for the team, releasing him so they could pick up a player to replace his roster spot.
One would have to think that Shawinigan has other plans for Carnevale. He has been hampered by shoulder problems throughout the season, but they may (and probably will) have him finish out the season, in the hopes of a Memorial Cup victory.
If he can provide the depth that this move was made for, you have to think that, on top of their other moves at the deadline, the Cataractes are the odds on favorites to win the Memorial Cup.
This will be Carnevale’s sixth team (five in the OHL, first in the QMJHL) in five junior seasons.
