NHL rumors: Dozen teams trying to get Carter Hart signed to two-to-three-year contract, pending NHL-NHLPA agreement

Carter Hart was among five players from the 2018 World Junior Hockey Canada team acquitted of sexual assault charges in July. Justice Maria Carrocia did not find the evidence provided by the complainant to be "credible or reliable," and hence delivered a not-guilty verdict against the five defendants.

The NHL released a statement following the judge's verdict, stating that the five players were "ineligible to play in the league" pending further analysis. The NHLPA argued that the league's ruling in this case was "inconsistent" with the specific discipline procedures outlined in the CBA.

On "Snow The Goalie: A Flyers Podcast," Philadelphia insider Anthony SanFilippo said multiple teams would be interested in offering Carter Hart a multi-year extension.

"Carter Hart is likely going to be offered a contract by multiple teams, I would say, in the two-to-three-year range," SanFilippo said. "I was told you might see up to a dozen teams trying to get Carter Hart. But I wouldn't say the Flyers are a frontrunner. ... he's probably going to go where he's going to get the best deal."

In his 227-game NHL career, Carter Hart has a 2.94 GAA and .906 SV%. The Edmonton Oilers are seemingly one of the frontrunners to sign the 6-foot-2 goaltender, after questions were raised about No. 1 goalie Stuart Skinner, following back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses.

Hart may be a full-time replacement for Skinner, who is entering the final year of his contract, and the two may be a solid goalie tandem going into a very crucial year for the Oilers, given superstar Connor McDavid is yet to sign his extension.