Flyers resign Carter Hart to 3-year deal

The Flyers have resigned goaltender Carter Hart to a three-year deal worth about $3.979 million annually according to NHL.com and Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher.

It’s the highest annual average for a goalies second contract in the history of the NHL, beating out Matt Murray and Andrei Vaselevskiy, according to Frank Seravalli.

#Flyers Carter Hart's deal believed to be the highest AAV ever for NHL goaltender's 2nd contract. (Murray $3.75m, Vasilevskiy $3.5m.)

Hart: 3 yrs, $11.937m ($3.979m AAV)
21-22: $3.2m ($279k SB)
22-23: $3.6m ($379k SB)
23-24: $4.479m (no SB)

Qualifying offer due 2024: $4.479m.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) August 9, 2021

Hart struggled last year to say the least, but it looks like a new defense, who he referred to as, “A buncha beauties,” could help the 22-year-old net minder.

He had a 3.67 goals against average in 27 games last year. He’ll be looking to improve those numbers a lot in the 2021-22 season.

“I’m looking forward to a new start next year,” Hart said.

I would’ve been suprised if the Flyers didn’t resign Hart so this move doesn’t come as much of a suprise.

Ultimately, I am a little suprised the deal wasn’t longer, but looking forward to seeing number 79 between the pipes this season.