With all due respect, I don't care for posts like this.
You can post all you like (including quotes) about how a GM "feels" about a certain player, but the nature of the business goes against these statements. It's great for fans and media, but it's safe.
Carrick was awarded a contract for several reasons:
1. The AHL graduates might not be ready
2. The regular NHL roster players could be injured
3. Players like Ozhiganov might need more time to get used to the NHL game/surface.
He's insurance. If all goes well he will be a healthy scratch. If all goes even better Carrick is put on waivers.
So Dubas might only be "high" on the insurance Carrick brings.