On Wednesday, London Police ordered five members of Hockey Canada's 2018 World Juniors gold medal-winning team, including Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames, Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod of the New Jersey Devils, and Alex Formenton playing in Switzerland, to surrender within the next two weeks. All these players took indefinite leave from their NHL teams in response to the investigation.
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Flyers Under Fire For Attempting To Trade Carter Hart
The situation has raised concerns, especially for Carter Hart, with reports suggesting that the Flyers looked at trading him during the summer, anticipating the unfolding developments.
There was lots of talk of the Flyers looking to trade Carter Hart this past summer knowing this was eventually coming down.
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General Manager Daniel Briere addressed the media during his midseason press conference, acknowledging the seriousness of the matter and stating that the team will respond appropriately once the investigation outcomes are public. The NHL has instructed teams to direct investigation-related questions to them.
“We are aware of this morning's press reports on a very serious matter,” Briere read from a prepared statement. “We will respond appropriately when the outcomes of the investigations are made public. The NHL has been very clear that teams should refer all investigation-related questions to them. In the meantime, members of the organization, including Flyers players, will not be commenting any further.”
This incident adds a layer of uncertainty for the Flyers, as they navigate the potential fallout. The offseason had already seen trade rumors surrounding Hart, with links to teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, and New Jersey Devils.