Rookie of the month: Jeff Carter (C)

1-2-2006 Rookie of the month: Jeff Carter (C)

NHL has awarded Jeff Carter (C) of Columbus Blue Jackets as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 14 assists for 21 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jeff Carter was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 50 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 24 assists along with 26 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 50 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 14+24=38 with 26 PIM.