NHL Updates: Hart's Decision, Andersson's Extension, and Olympic Roster Plans
TSN's Hockey Insiders provide updates on various NHL topics, including goaltender Carter Hart's decision on his next team, Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson's potential contract extension, and the contract situations of coaches Kris Knoblauch and Ryan Huska. They also discuss Andrei Vasilevskiy's absence from Lightning camp, Alex Pietrangelo's future in the NHL, and Team Canada's plans for the upcoming Olympics.
Carter Hart is narrowing down his choices for his next NHL team, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes among the potential options. Rasmus Andersson, who almost got traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, is starting the season with the Flames, but an extension in Calgary is still uncertain. Coaches Kris Knoblauch and Ryan Huska are in the early stages of contract discussions with their respective teams.
Andrei Vasilevskiy's absence from Lightning camp has raised concerns, as the reason for his absence remains unclear. Alex Pietrangelo, who seemed to hint at retirement, is focusing on his health and family but is not playing this year. Team Canada is working on finalizing their Olympic roster, with a plan to narrow down the list of potential players to 35 by November 10.
The upcoming months will be crucial for players hoping to make Canada's Olympic team, as a strong start to the season could improve their chances. Despite only three goalies being invited to the camp in Calgary, the competition for the goaltending spots is still open, with 10 goalies in consideration for the team.