Golden Knights Caught in Ugly Fallout
The Vegas Golden Knights signed goaltender Carter Hart to a professional tryout contract, sparking controversy in the hockey world.
The signing was announced on Thursday, with plans to add Hart to the main roster on December 1, 2025. The move dominated headlines and will continue to do so, especially after Hart's comments and the Golden Knights' official statement.
Following the reinstatement decision agreed on by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association, goaltender Carter Hart will be joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization. The Golden Knights are aligned with the process and assessment the NHL and NHLPA made in their decision.
The hockey world was quick to call out the Golden Knights for the signing, which has led to an ugly fallout less than 24 hours after the announcement.
Author's summary: Controversy surrounds Golden Knights' signing of Carter Hart.