Mavs in the pros

Former Minnesota State standout Ryan Carter was put on waivers by the Florida Panthers this week but quickly claimed by the New Jersey Devils, who are in need of center help. Carter played in six games for Florida this season with no points and a -1 rating. 

Said Devils coach Pete DeBoer of the 28-year-old Carter: "He's versatile. He plays the game the right way. He plays with energy. I think he can kill penalties. He's one of those guys that can play a role and help us."

As for a few of the other Mavericks in the pros ...

• David Backes, the captain of the St. Louis Blues, has two goals and two assists in nine games.

• Tim Jackman has played in eight games for the Calgary Flames and has no points.

• Travis Morin is the all-time leading scorer in Texas Stars history. That's the top AHL affiliate of Dallas. He has two goals and eight assists in six games this year.

• Jon Kalinski is with the Adirondack Phantoms of the AHL but has yet to play due to an injury suffered during the preseason.

• Ben Youds has played four games with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs and has one assist.