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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is at the center of controversy in an alleged sexual assault case that stems from 2018. While awaiting trial, Hart has been linked with a KHL team in Russia.
However, Dylan Robillard on X (formerly Twitter) said he had spoken to insider Elliotte Friedman, who shut down the rumors.
"Despite the rumors, Elliotte Friedman has informed me the rumors are untrue. Carter Hart has not spoken to any teams and signing with Ak Bars Kazan is not happening."
Russian journalist Pavel Lysenkov of Match.TV had previously reported that AK Bars were in contention to sign Hart.
"All five will most likely continue their careers in Russia, because they won't even be accepted into European leagues. Ak Bars is the most active contender, they need Hart. Kazan would take the rest, but the limit of three foreign players interferes.
"The main point now is that hockey players must obtain judicial permission that they can leave North America. In this case, Hart will be able to sign a contract with Ak Bars, which needs a top goalkeeper. In terms of potential, this goalkeeper has a talent on the level of Ilya Sorokin."
Carter Hart's trial date is set to be scheduled in the coming months, according to reports.
Carter Hart's replacement for the Philadelphia Flyers has been a success
Carter Hart had to take a leave of absence due to the alleged sexual assault case. However, the Philadelphia Flyers management, led by GM Daniel Brier, did not waste time in finding a suitable replacement.
Samual Ersson (24) from Sweden was taken in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft at 143rd overall. This season, he has played 43 games and recorded 21 wins and 14 losses. His goals-against average is 2.75 and his save percentage is .895, which are not bad numbers for a fifth-round pick.
