Exploring potential landing spots for Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell in trade
By Almar Reyes
![Oct 24, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell (36) makes a save during warmup against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Oct 24, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell (36) makes a save during warmup against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/075c172dfc8b589b286dbe2ae7d96c8acd009b1771b0207fd7e139c80ddf7667.jpg)
Carter Hart – Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart could be an intriguing option for the Edmonton Oilers to consider in their efforts to address their goaltending concerns. The Flyers have been undergoing a rebuilding phase, which could potentially make Hart available for a trade. As a native of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Hart’s acquisition could have additional appeal for the Oilers and their fans. Exploring the possibility of acquiring Hart could provide the Oilers with a talented young goaltender who has shown promise in the past, offering a potential solution to their goaltending needs.
While acquiring Carter Hart would provide the Edmonton Oilers with a talented young goaltender, it’s worth considering that his current contract carries a cap hit of $3.979 million for the upcoming season. To make room for Hart’s contract and potentially facilitate a trade, the Oilers might need to explore the possibility of including some of their young players, along with Jack Campbell, in a trade package. This could be a necessary step to balance the financial aspects of the deal and meet the Flyers’ trade requirements.
Acquiring a goaltender like Carter Hart would indeed come at a hefty price for the Edmonton Oilers. In addition to the financial considerations, it’s likely that the Oilers would need to part ways with valuable assets, including young players and potentially their current goaltender Jack Campbell, to make the trade possible. The Flyers would likely expect a significant return for parting ways with a promising goaltender like Hart.