🧤 1. What Kevin Weekes Said
On July 1, TSN insider Kevin Weekes mentioned on their Free Agency panel that he has “heard rumors linking Carter Hart to the Oilers,” adding “depending on what sanctions the league imposes, there’s a good chance the Oilers will be interested” . Weekes was clear that it’s still speculative, emphasizing that any Edmonton pursuit hinges on the NHL’s forthcoming decisions regarding Hart.
A similar summary from HockeyFeed quoted Weekes as saying Stan Bowman and the Oilers were “reportedly considering signing none other than Carter Hart in Edmonton,” and that this mention came just 30 minutes into TSN’s live free-agent show .
Reddit discussions confirm that Weekes remains the only source behind this linking, with one r/hockey user stating:
> “Yeah, this report is solely based on a tweet about Kevin Weekes speculating that Edmonton would be interested in Hart.”
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2. Who Is Carter Hart?
Category Details
Born August 13, 1998, Sherwood Park, Alberta
NHL Debut 2018 with the Philadelphia Flyers—the youngest to win his first start
Stats 227 NHL games, 218 starts—all with the Flyers
Leave of Absence Took indefinite leave in January 2024 due to allegations ###
Charges One count of sexual assault from a 2018 Hockey Canada gala
Free Agency Flyers did not qualify him, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1, 2024
In short, Hart is a talented 26‑year‑old goalie from Alberta with strong on‑ice credentials—but he remains embroiled in an ongoing legal and reputational crisis.
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3. The Controversy & Pending Verdict
Hart’s ongoing sexual