Carter Hart trade rumors debunked: Edmonton won't pursue goalie, per insider
Some rumors are just too wild to survive the light of day. And when it comes to Carter Hart possibly joining the Edmonton Oilers ? That theory just got trashed, straight from someone who would know.
Jason Gregor shuts down the Oilers–Carter Hart talk with one brutal tweet
NHL insider Jason Gregor didn’t mince words. As chatter swirled online about the Oilers maybe eyeing Carter Hart as a future goalie target, Gregor poured a cold bucket of reality over the entire conversation:
"Any report about the Oilers having interest in Carter Hart is incorrect. Edmonton will not be approaching him, even if he is found not guilty."
That’s about as clear as it gets. Not maybe. Not "wait and see." Just a full stop: Carter Hart is not an option.
The legal cloud around Carter Hart makes him untouchable at least for Edmonton
Carter Hart has been sidelined from the league since being identified as one of the five players charged in the Team Canada 2018 sexual assault case. With the investigation still ongoing, he remains in limbo and so does his NHL future.
Some fans floated the idea that if Hart is cleared, a team desperate for goaltending depth like Edmonton might make a move. But Gregor shut that down fast, even replying to a fan asking about Sorokin rumors:
"No. He isn’t an option."
Edmonton is choosing its image over any possible upside
Even if Hart is legally cleared, the optics would still be a nightmare. Signing a player with that kind of baggage right or wrong could invite backlash, media headaches, and locker room tension.
It’s clear the Oilers don’t want any part of that. Not now. Not ever. And with Jason Gregor being one of the best-connected reporters in the Edmonton scene, this feels like more than just personal opinion, this is probably coming from the top.
While some NHL teams may keep tabs on Hart depending on how his legal situation unfolds, the Oilers won’t be one of them. Jason Gregor made sure that message was loud and clear: Edmonton isn’t touching this, even if the legal dust settles.
Sometimes, a hard no is exactly what it sounds like. And in this case? It's game over for the Hart-to-Oilers fantasy.
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Jason Gregor shuts down the Oilers–Carter Hart talk with one brutal tweet
NHL insider Jason Gregor didn’t mince words. As chatter swirled online about the Oilers maybe eyeing Carter Hart as a future goalie target, Gregor poured a cold bucket of reality over the entire conversation:
"Any report about the Oilers having interest in Carter Hart is incorrect. Edmonton will not be approaching him, even if he is found not guilty."
That’s about as clear as it gets. Not maybe. Not "wait and see." Just a full stop: Carter Hart is not an option.
The legal cloud around Carter Hart makes him untouchable at least for Edmonton
Carter Hart has been sidelined from the league since being identified as one of the five players charged in the Team Canada 2018 sexual assault case. With the investigation still ongoing, he remains in limbo and so does his NHL future.
Some fans floated the idea that if Hart is cleared, a team desperate for goaltending depth like Edmonton might make a move. But Gregor shut that down fast, even replying to a fan asking about Sorokin rumors:
"No. He isn’t an option."
Edmonton is choosing its image over any possible upside
Even if Hart is legally cleared, the optics would still be a nightmare. Signing a player with that kind of baggage right or wrong could invite backlash, media headaches, and locker room tension.
It’s clear the Oilers don’t want any part of that. Not now. Not ever. And with Jason Gregor being one of the best-connected reporters in the Edmonton scene, this feels like more than just personal opinion, this is probably coming from the top.
While some NHL teams may keep tabs on Hart depending on how his legal situation unfolds, the Oilers won’t be one of them. Jason Gregor made sure that message was loud and clear: Edmonton isn’t touching this, even if the legal dust settles.
Sometimes, a hard no is exactly what it sounds like. And in this case? It's game over for the Hart-to-Oilers fantasy.
Also read - NHL insiders think Sidney Crosby could be traded and this time, it’s not a hot take
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