Trade rumors surrounding goaltender Carter Hart and the Montreal Canadiens have been circulating since last year’s trade deadline, but they’ve gained momentum after the Philadelphia Flyers’ recent announcement that they are open for business and willing to hear offers on almost any player on their roster. . But, as the Canadians try to manage their own situation, they would be wise to treat any potential deal with caution. Hart won’t come cheap and may not be a massive upgrade to what the team already has. As such, it makes sense that recent reports indicate that Canadians may not be interested in pursuing a trade.
According to The Athletic’s Arbon Basso and Marc-Antoine Godin, Hart, 24, would be an intriguing addition to the Canadiens, given the potential to become one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. However, it seems that the Canadians will not explore this path, despite their desire to strengthen their scoring position. The exact reason behind their decision is still not clear, but it seems like they want to pass it on.
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The 24-year-old goaltender would be an interesting addition as he is still progressing and could develop into one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. But even if his age and the Canadiens’ desire to bolster organization at the goaltending position could make Hart an interesting target, he could We’re told Canadians won’t explore this route The exact reason isn’t entirely clear, but we’re told it’s “not a start”.
Canadians already have their man
The Canadiens have also seen success with Samuel Montembolt, who has significantly improved his game this season. Despite the team’s struggles and numerous injuries in the 2022-23 season, Montembolt consistently put in strong performances, giving the team a chance to win. The suggestion here is that the Canadians don’t see Hart as a substantial upgrade over Monttembolt.
Carter Hart’s performance showed promise in his first two seasons with save percentages of . 917 and . However, as his career and support for the inconsistent Flyers team progressed, his numbers began to fluctuate wildly. Hart’s past few seasons have been more versatile at the park than the elite guard he has been associated with. With save percentages of .877, .905 and .907 respectively, it is no longer the more popular good that it may have been.
With trade talks continuing to spiral, it remains to be seen if the Montreal Canadiens will eventually pursue a deal with Carter-Hart or focus on maximizing the potential of their existing options. It doesn’t look like they will.
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