30-07-2025
NHL trade update, with the Oilers out, could the Senators be Carter Hart's NHL comeback ticket?
NHL-Carter Hart (Credit: Getty Images)
In a surprising twist following the fallout of the 2018 World Junior Championship sexual assault case,
NHL
goalie Carter Hart may soon find himself back in contention, but not with the team he was once linked to.
With the Edmonton Oilers reportedly uninterested, all signs now point toward another Canadian franchise stepping into the conversation: the Ottawa Senators.
NHL goalie Carter Hart reportedly draws interest from Ottawa Senators
Last week, Hart and four other players, Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote, were acquitted in the long-running WJC investigation. Despite being found not guilty, the National Hockey League (NHL) deemed the allegations 'very disturbing'.
It issued an indefinite suspension against all five, rendering them ineligible to play until further review.
But in a developing twist, speculation is mounting around the Ottawa Senators making a move. Reports suggest the franchise is monitoring Hart's situation closely and could extend a contract offer as soon as league permissions allow. Among the five exonerated players, Carter Hart is widely viewed as the most likely to make a successful return to the league.
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Legal and sports analysts alike believe that the road to reinstatement could open sooner than expected, especially if public and media sentiment shifts in Hart's favor. His willingness to testify in court may also play a role in rebuilding his professional image.
FAQs
Is Carter Hart cleared to play in the NHL?
No, the NHL has currently ruled Hart and four other players ineligible, pending further review.
Why are the Ottawa Senators interested in Carter Hart?
Hart is considered the most NHL-ready among the cleared players and may fill Ottawa's long-standing goaltending gap.
What happened in the 2018 WJC case?
Hart and four others were accused in a 2018 assault case but were found not guilty in court this month.
Are other NHL teams interested in the cleared players?
Yes, reports suggest that a few NHL teams may be exploring options, particularly for Carter Hart and Michael McLeod.
If the Ottawa Senators do make a move, they'll be betting on both talent and time. Hart, once considered a top-tier goaltending prospect, still has years of NHL potential ahead.
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