Recent News Suggests Carter Hart Has Been Traded to The Edmonton Oilers

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Skyler Walker
November 11, 2023 (11:12 PM)

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In an unexpected turn of events, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, initially announced to start in the game against the LA Kings tonight..

But he found himself conspicuously absent just 20 minutes before the puck was set to drop, for the second night in a row Carter Hart was pulled last minute and was not seen on the bench.

The Flyers had earlier announced Hart as the starting goaltender for the crucial matchup, but a sudden announcement on Twitter revealed that Carter Hart would not be playing, leaving fans and analysts puzzled.

What makes this situation even more intriguing is the lack of explanation from the team regarding Hart's absence. Typically, teams disclose information about injuries, illnesses, or other reasons when a player is unexpectedly scratched from the lineup. However, in this case, no such details were provided, fueling speculation and leaving the fan base in suspense.

Adding to the mystery, not only was Hart not starting, but he wasn't even in the backup or bench role. Instead, Samuel Ersson and Cal Patterson assumed the goaltending duties for the night. The absence of Hart from the bench raised eyebrows, as fans and pundits alike began to wonder about the potential reasons behind this unprecedented move.

The speculation gained further momentum due to recent comments from Flyers General Manager Danny Briere, who stated this off-season his openness to anything in terms of trades. With this context, many fans have jumped to the conclusion that Hart might have been traded, with the Edmonton Oilers being a prominent name in the rumor mill.

The decision to pull Hart from the game, ostensibly to prevent any injuries, follows a typical protocol observed in the NHL when a trade is imminent. Teams often take such precautions to safeguard the player involved until the trade is officially announced.

As the hockey community eagerly awaits official confirmation and details regarding Carter Hart's status, the unexpected turn of events has undoubtedly injected a sense of uncertainty and anticipation into the Flyers' fan base. Only time will reveal whether Hart is indeed on the move and, if so, the implications for both the Flyers and potentially the Edmonton Oilers.

As seen on Flyersinsider.com