Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart appears poised to make a quick return to the NHL, with multiple teams reportedly interested in acquiring the 27-year-old netminder. Hart was reinstated by the league on September 11, along with four other former Canadian World Juniors players, following his acquittal in the 2018 Hockey Canada controversial case. He will be eligible to sign a new NHL contract beginning October 15.

Since the reinstatement, Hart has reportedly narrowed down a “workable number of suitors,” according to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston. Among the teams reportedly still in the mix are the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, and “one or two other teams.”

Hart’s focus is clear: finding a team where he can secure meaningful playing time while joining a competi

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