Despite the report, Carter Hart not looking at the KHL at this time
Jonathan Bailey of Philadelphia Hockey Now: Pavel Lysenkov reported on MatchTV.ru that Ak Bars of the KHL are interested in signing Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart.
Hart is a pending RFA and has taken a personal leave of absence since January 23rd. On January 30th he was charged with one count of sexual assault. He is awaiting a court date. Lysenkov reports that Hart, or any of the other players charged, would need judicial permission to leave North America.
Brandon Sommermann: Carter Hart’s agency said that Hart is not looking to play hockey at this time. The rumor that Hart is going to sign in the KHL is false.
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The Vancouver Canucks may be not able to afford Dakota Joshua‘s next contract
Donnie & Dhali: Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor talking about Vancouver Canucks pending UFA forward Dakota Joshua and how he could get over $3 million a year if he goes to the open market. The Canucks would like to re-sign him but they may not be able to afford him.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Taylor: ” Yeah, it’s interesting because Elias Lindholm is I think, costing himself money being on the ice right now and not producing. Dakota Joshua, I think is making himself some money not playing because it’s pretty clear …”
Dhaliwal: “Yes.”
Taylor: ” … he’s a valuable hockey player.”
Dhaliwal: “Oh boy, Donnie, if he doesn’t get hurt, Joshua was on pace for 20 goals and 40. He says he’s a big guy, soft hands, kills penalties, he fights.
Donnie, I’m telling you I think this guy can get over $3 million on July 1st. I don’t know if the Canucks can go there. Obviously, they’re gonna give it the old college try. Try to re-sign him.
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But everything I know and the way this guy is gearing up, and he could have a monster playoff or he could not I don’t know. But I, I’m pretty sure he can get over $3 million on July 1st. We’ll see what happens.