Report: Carter Hart Will Choose New NHL Team Soon, Flyers Reunion Unlikely
According to a report, former Flyers goalie Carter Hart is nearing a return to the NHL, but that return isn't expected to be in Philadelphia.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recently reported information:
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Carter Hart has been linked to multiple teams as he re-enters NHL free agency after reinstatement restrictions were lifted. Several outlets in September 2025 floated a two-year deal with a Western Conference team, with teams in the Central and Pacific discussed as likely landing spots. This suggests a move away from Philadelphia is likely.[1][3]
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There were reports of ongoing contract discussions with potential destinations including American-market teams such as Vegas or Carolina, with a two- to three-year contract typically anticipated and an eye toward a fresh start and meaningful starts.[2][5]
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By late September to October 2025, various insiders indicated Hart was nearing a decision on his next NHL home, with terms often described as a two-year or three-year arrangement and conditions allowing for possible AHL tune-ups before a full NHL role.[3][6]
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A common expectation across sources was that Hart would not return to Philadelphia and would instead sign with a U.S.-based team, aiming for a situation where he could secure a substantial number of starts and a chance to contribute to a competitive team.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date, location-specific news from trusted outlets (e.g., The Athletic, The Hockey News, NHL.com) and summarize any confirmed contract terms (team, length, AAV) as soon as they’re publicly reported. Would you like me to do that and provide inline citations?