A number one goalkeeper has received authorization for a limitless time away, citing personal reasons
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The Philadelphia Flyers will be without their goaltender Carter Hart for the next few weeks at his request.
In a statement released on Tuesday, General Manager Daniel Brière announced that Hart has asked for an indefinite leave of absence from the team.
Per Philadelphia Flyers General Manager, Daniel Briere:
"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."
"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."
25-year-old Hart has appeared in 26 games this season, achieving 12 wins, with a save percentage of 90.6% and a goals-against average of 2.80. It is expected that Swedish goaltender Samuel Ersson will take over the net during Hart's absence.
A second-round pick by the Flyers in 2016 (48th overall), Hart has played in 227 games since joining the NHL in the 2018-2019 season.
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