Carter Hart File: Change of Situation Involving the Canadiens
Upon his arrival with the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Brière demonstrated his desire to bring a breath of fresh air to the team by trading star defender Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Shortly after this transaction, the general manager also mentioned that he was considering the possibility of trading young star goaltender Carter Hart.
Following this statement, the 24-year-old goaltender was quickly linked to the Canadiens as a potential destination. However, according to several journalists, Daniel Brière wanted to receive two first-round picks to trade Carter Hart, which seemed to end the speculation of his move to Montreal.
However, the excellent David Pagnotta from Daily Faceoff just revealed major information stating that the goaltender is still linked to the Habs. He also added that teams such as the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs are in the running.
Wow! We didn't expect that!
Seeing that no team was ready to offer him two first-round picks, could it be that Daniel Brière has lowered his demands in order to conclude a transaction before the draft? If that's the case, it could explain why the Canadiens' General Manager, Kent Hughes, might be involved in this matter again.
Since his arrival in the NHL, Carter Hart has compiled a record of 84 wins, 84 losses, and 26 overtime defeats, while maintaining a save percentage of .906 and a goals against average of 2.96. Although he hasn't been able to fully develop, once perceived as a future star in the Bettman circuit, Hart is still very young and could become a top-notch goaltender in the years to come.
A Hart - Montembeault duo in Montreal, what do you think?
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If you were in Kent Hughes' place, would you attempt to acquire Carter Hart? | ||
| Yes | 99 | 52.1 % |
| No | 91 | 47.9 % |
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