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Rumors speculate that Carter Hart's new NHL team might already be known

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Jack Sutherland
July 25, 2025 (7:41)

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If goaltender Carter Hart eventually gets reinstated by the NHL, one team is believed to be at the front of the line to try and land his services.

Hart has been out of professional hockey since being granted a leave of absence by the Flyers in January 2024.

If Hart is reinstated by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, there is one team that is believed to be at the front of the line to try and land his services.

Per Trade Rumors - NHL Hockey, the Edmonton Oilers could soon come looking in Hart's direction.

Hockey fans are all wondering what uniform the goaltender will wear next year, and one team is clearly leading the way, according to many: the Edmonton Oilers. It's clear that captain Connor McDavid's squad desperately needs a talented goaltender after losing for the second time in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Oilers badly need an upgrade at goaltending

Oilers GM Stan Bowman would be wise to try and do what he can to ensure that superstar captain Connor McDavid, who can become a UFA next summer, will want to stick around.

A TSN reporter revealed that Hart will indeed be reinstated, it's a matter of when, if not if.

«Carter Hart will play in the NHL. I have no doubt at all. He will be acquitted, which sets the stage for a return.«

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He cannot run it back with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard as the duo in goal, and Hart would represent a significant upgrade for them.

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Rumors speculate that Carter Hart's new NHL team might already be known

If goaltender Carter Hart eventually gets reinstated by the NHL, one team is believed to be at the front of the line to try and land his services.

The Oilers badly need an upgrade at goaltending

Should the Edmonton Oilers try and sign Carter Hart if he's reinstated by the NHL?