Flyers sign Hart to 3-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltender Carter Hart to a three-year deal with an average annual value of $3.979 million, the team announced Monday.

Hart was a restricted free agent this offseason after his entry-level contract expired.

The soon-to-be 23-year-old has long been touted as one of the best young goaltenders in the sport but is coming off a dreadful 2020-21. Hart's stats dropped considerably in his third campaign after showing significant promise in his first two NHL seasons.

Hart ranked dead last among all goaltenders this past season in five-on-five goals saved above average (minus-22.73) and goals saved above expected (minus-24.34), according to Evolving-Hockey.

The Flyers inked veteran Martin Jones earlier this offseason to form a tandem with Hart. Philadelphia is amid a significant roster shakeup this summer after missing the playoffs last season, acquiring Cam Atkinson, Ryan Ellis, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Keith Yandle.

With Hart locked up, the Flyers have approximately $4 million in cap space, according to Cap Friendly. Defenseman Travis Sanheim is the last player on Philly's books in need of a new contract.