Free-Agent Goalie Carter Hart Nears Two-Year Deal With Vegas Golden Knights

Free-agent NHL goaltender Carter Hart is close to signing a two-year deal, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes as his top suitors. Hart, who left the Philadelphia Flyers amid legal proceedings from a 2018 incident but was acquitted earlier this year, is looking to join an American market and make a strong NHL return starting December 2025. Meanwhile, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart revealed he reaggravated a finger injury from last season that will require him to wear a splint throughout the 2025-26 season, though he plans to postpone further surgery until the offseason. Despite this setback, Hart remains a key player for the Knicks, who have championship aspirations after adding depth players and aiming to advance beyond their 2025 Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The Knicks' new head coach Mike Brown and a strong roster position the team as favorites in the Eastern Conference, with Hart's health and performance critical to their playoff hopes. Both athletes face challenges but are poised for impactful roles in their respective sports seasons.