Confirmed Signing with Link: [PHI] Carter Hart signs extension with the Flyers (3 years, $3.979M AAV)

[TGWL]

It could become an absolute steal if his confidence comes back to him. Great goalie who is going through a rough patch right now. Definitely worth the risk for the Flyers.

 

[hockeyarena]

Nice cap hit after a down year.

 

[varano]

Nothing wrong with this. He can still be a franchise goalie. He's young and goalies take time to develop.

 

[Nick Hansen]

A reasonable bet.

 

[wired14]

Why do players need their sweater numbers in a contract? Is that not the dumbest recent trend (by trend I mean I know of two players who have done that).

 

[CraigsList]

3 year trial run. It’s a very fair gamble for both parties.

 

[BKarchitect]

Reasonable prove it deal for a young goalie who has shown plenty of volatility in his performance.

It is apparent that the Flyers think their issues were more blueline related than anything concerning long-term with Hart. I think that makes sense. They’ve now totally revamped the defensive corp so this season could be telling. That said, if the Flyers continue to give up bushels of goals, the next heads to roll are AV and the staff so Hart still has time on his side.

 

[trick9]

What a weird signing. He's not worth nearly that much but i guess Philly wanted that 3rd year which drew the price up.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Very obvious signing IMO... he's their future guy. It'll be a huge 3 years for him though to prove himself again after last season.

I have no issues what so ever with the contract. I realize people can very easily argue that Flyers overpaid, but there is a VERY good chance this contract will be a steal almost right away

 

[beowulf]

Huh, I guess they are betting on last season being an anomaly and betting on these 3 seasons being more like his first two.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

After all the terrible moves the Flyers have made this offseason, this isn't one of them.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

It's a gamble of a deal - but regardless, I'm happy to have him back for 3 years.

 

[TheOllieC]

I think Hart will bounce back, at least to a decent level. Certainly some risk, but not a bad bet by Philly here.

 

[kerrabria]

RFA or UFA at the end?
If it's UFA this is yet another baffling deal on Fletcher's part.
Best case scenario he bounces back and becomes underpaid and then walks in UFA after finally solving the Flyers decade+ goaltending woes. Most likely scenario he is overpaid for the entire length of that contract.

 

[Gurglesons]

Same deal Jarry got basically. Seems fair given the market.

 

[kerrabria]

Guys, I admire your optimism, but the defense in front of him is going to be

Provorov - Ellis
Sanheim - Ristolainen
Yandle - Braun

Hart isn't going to have a good year.

 

[Satoru Gojo]

Geez better hope he rebounds

 

[Starat327]

Fletcher's incompetency strikes again. Good on Hart for taking him behind the woodshed.

 

[Cenzo_]

Kid is 22, most goalies that age are in the development leagues.

Don't get me wrong I want to Flyers' goalie curse to keep going but this kid has what it takes to break it

 

[Cenzo_]

Guys, I admire your optimism, but the defense in front of him is going to be

Provorov - Ellis
Sanheim - Ristolainen
Yandle - Braun

Hart isn't going to have a good year.

Looks like a decent D squat, no sure I get this argument

 

[bobholly39]

Imaging being so rich that you throw away 63 000$ just because you like a specific digit...

 

[sr edler]

This is risky with all the D moves they made this off season. Ristolainen and Yandle are question marks, putting it mildly.

 

[kerrabria]

Looks like a decent D squat, no sure I get this argument

Provorov - Ellis is a weak top pair.
Ristolainen does not belong in a competitive NHL team's top 4.
Yandle does not belong in an NHL team's lineup.

 

[StoneHands]

RFA or UFA at the end?
If it's UFA this is yet another baffling deal on Fletcher's part.
Best case scenario he bounces back and becomes underpaid and then walks in UFA after finally solving the Flyers decade+ goaltending woes. Most likely scenario he is overpaid for the entire length of that contract.

He'll be an RFA.

 

[coopooter]

Seems fairly reasonable