The Philadelphia Flyers storybook 2023-24 campaign has come crashing down after a late-season losing streak has pushed them out of the playoff picture, and it has left everyone scrambling for answers at to where the problems stemmed from. And while the answer is essentially that the entire puzzle went to pieces at the same time, … Continue reading Can Sam Ersson be a Full-Time NHL Starting Goaltender?
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Three NHL Teams Receive Cap Relief For Players’ Involvement in 2018 World Juniors Investigation: TSN
The National Hockey League has granted three NHL clubs (Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames) cap relief for their players' involvement in the 2018 World Junior criminal investigation, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.
Flyers’ Carter Hart Out Indefinitely, Moved to Non-Roster: CapFriendly
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is among five players facing charges of sexual assault during a 2018 Hockey Canada event. The club has moved Hart to a non-roster status in response, allowing for roster flexibility. CapFriendly reports. Hart's lawyers have confirmed the charge and pledged for a full response in court. A trial is not expected until 2026.
Carter Hart, Four Others Facing Charges For Involvement in 2018 World Juniors Sexual Assault Scandal
TSN Report: Flyers' Carter Hart and four others are facing disciplinary action for their involvement in a sexual assault scandal involving members of Team Canada's 2018 World Junior team. A case settled with an unknown amount of money has been reopened by London police, who have pursued charges against the five individuals.
Carter Hart Out Indefinitely, Flyers Shopping For A Replacement?
The Philadelphia Flyers are facing a goaltending crisis with Carter Hart out indefinitely. The team is considering options including acquiring John Gibson, Elvis Merzlikins, or Jake Allen. Each goalie presents pros and cons, but all could lend valuable support to the team and help guide rookie Samuel Ersson into a successful future as the Flyers' No. 1 goalie.
Flyers’ Carter Hart Granted Indefinite Leave of Absence, ‘Personal Reasons’
In a rather unfortunate development, Carter Hart, 25, will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, despite having another quality season in the orange and black, during a contract year. Albeit having some tough stretches with illness and rough starts, Hart still holds a solid .906 Sv% and 2.99 GAA this season.
Samuel Ersson Finding His Confidence Again, Possessing “The Right Type of Arrogance”
Sam Ersson's lacklustre performance in goal is not (fully) his fault, even though he does not look good on paper. Granted, he had not played in nearly twenty days prior to his season debut in Texas. Going long stints of not getting games in, with Carter Hart taking over priority. However, John Tortorella has confidence in Ersson, ie: starting on Saturday against Pittsburgh, in a non-back-to-back situation. His play has distractedly improved but at the beginning of the season, things were scarce.
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