Philadelphia Flyers' goalie, Carter Hart, has taken an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. As a result, Samuel Ersson has been named the No. 1 goalie, and Cal Petersen has been recalled while Owen Tippett has been placed on Injury Reserve. Flyers' management, including Danny Briere, has expressed confidence in Ersson's ability but emphasized the need to be cautious due to his young age and ongoing development. Briere also mentioned that the team is focused on the future and not looking to make trades just for the sake of it. There is uncertainty regarding the timeline and details of Hart's absence, with Briere stating that he has not been in contact with Hart or his camp.
ICYMI: Carter Hart Out Indefinitely, Flyers Shopping For A Replacement? • John Gibson • Elvis Merzlikins • Jake Allen • Dan Vladar #NHLTradeDeadline | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/hVB8Yx1WtM
No surprise here. Sam Ersson leads the #Flyers out for warmups.
Samuel Ersson typically does this routine well before a game when he’s starting, so I’d think he’s in net for Flyers. They have a long break after hosting Bruins today. https://t.co/vV5IIRnReK
Article coming up: What if Hart’s out long-term? Should the Flyers be shopping for another goaltender, trying to save grace and not force Samuel Ersson to overwork himself. #LetsGoFlyers
Flyers’ General Manager Danny Briere outlines the trade deadline #Flyers #letsgoflyers https://t.co/bFWqpzdJco
Danny Briere: "I expect Torts to be here for a while. I like how the team is molding." #Flyers
.@NHLFlyers, Briere Left In Dark on Carter Hart Situation https://t.co/xk0S3og4VZ
Danny Briere: "I expect towards to be here for a while. I like how the team is molding." #Flyers
Danny Briere: "Not going to be trading, just to make trades. One thing I won't be assets just to make a run. I won't be trading a first or second rounder. We are not going to trade assets just to make a playoff run." #Flyers
Danny Briere on Samuel Ersson: "A number one? Currently, I believe that. At the same time we have to be careful. He's still developing, he's still young, he's still acquiring experience. This is a great opportunity for him to shoulder the heavy load, but yes (#1)." #Flyers
Danny Briere: "Are having a chance to play in some meaningful, meaningful hockey games. This is a great experience and I'm really excited about that. We keep an eye on the future, the eye is still on the future." #Flyers
Danny Briere: "I've been really happy with the Veterans and John Tortorella, his coaching staff they've done a tremendous job." Credits Cam York 's and Egor Zamula's development #Flyers
For @PHLY_Flyers -- my report on the Daniel Briere press conference this morning and what little we know for sure about Carter Hart's indefinite leave of absence from the team, from the team's facilities in Voorhees: https://t.co/Z4Gqk3ZeXr
Carter Hart's absence?: https://t.co/6JIBw0yCSK
This should explain Carter Hart's leave of absence: https://t.co/io5WfUphYn
Danny Briere: "Don't expect us to pry away assets to make a run." #Flyers
Danny Briere on being in a playoff spot: "I think it's tremendous for our players." #Flyers
“I love how we come into games thinking we’re going to win the game. … We’re going in the right direction.” - Danny Briere on Flyers’ standard/culture
Danny Briere said Flyers are confident in Samuel Ersson’s ability to be a No. 1, but they’re going to be careful with him. They understand he’s young (24) and still developing.
Briere on the trade deadline: “We’re still thinking about the future.”
Danny Briere said he has not been in touch with Carter Hart or his representation. Briere can’t comment on potential timeline of personal leave of absence.
Danny Briere told the media he has not been in contact with Carter Hart or his camp. #LetsGoFlyers
“We don’t know what’s going to happen with Carter.” Danny Briere told the media. Briere also said they are in a good place with a goalie surplus and Samuel Ersson has taken huge steps in his development. #LetsGoFlyers
Danny Briere may not address the Carter Hart situation today. In 2022, attorney Scott Fenton, representing Hart, told the Toronto Star, that the goalie did not engage in any wrongdoing in the 2018 Team Canada sex scandal. (Part 1)
Carter Hart’s sudden absence and more on the Flyers’ recent roster decisions ⤵️ https://t.co/MboflBoi70
Carter Hart Leaves @NHLFlyers; Sam Ersson is Now No. 1 Goalie https://t.co/791kVPbbEP
Samuel Ersson on being the guy since Carter Hart has taken leave for personal reasons: "I'm ready whenever they call my name to play." #Flyers
Samuel Ersson on being the guy since Carter Hart has taken leave for personal reasons: "I'm ready whenever they call my babe to play." #Flyers
Carter Hart Leaves @NHLFlyers; Sam Ersson Now No. 1 Goalie https://t.co/791kVPbbEP
Carter Hart taking indefinite leave of absence in Flyers mystery https://t.co/Zv2hGtmwYo https://t.co/KFzIrYvsaQ
Carter Hart requested a leave of absence from the Flyers citing "Personal Reasons" @Steve16531 https://t.co/WUtsrISj1P
Flyers goalie Carter Hart taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons https://t.co/aEr9Ce1mSj
Flyers grant Carter Hart indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons ⤵️ https://t.co/DXeO6314GO
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that goaltender Carter Hart will take an indefinite leave of absence. That's a tough break for the Flyers, but fortunately, their backup, Samuel Ersson, has been playing well. Read: https://t.co/5p1CG2adap https://t.co/ng8Yiyc0Y4
What we know -- which isn't much -- regarding the newly announced indefinite leave of absence for Carter Hart. https://t.co/cZRiWVyF3U
Flyers’ Carter Hart Granted Indefinite Leave of Absence, ‘Personal Reasons’ | @BrotherlyPuck In turn, Cal Petersen has been recalled and Owen Tippett placed on Injury Reserve (IR). #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/5jOgSaTHLW
Full story on Flyers goalie Carter Hart, who will be out indefinitely for personal reasons. https://t.co/etdxkjBi17
In case you missed it, #Flyers’ statement on Hart is below. Ersson is now the No. 1 goalie. Carter Hart has requested and been granted an indefinite leave of absence citing personal reasons. The club will have no further comment at this time.