Carter Hart’s two-week conditioning stint has come to an end and the Golden Knights have recalled him, per the AHL’s transactions log. In a corresponding move, Vegas has reassigned netminder Carl Lindbom to AHL Henderson.
Hart’s suspension expires on December 1st which stemmed from the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial during the summer months when he and the four other players charged were found not guilty. The suspension came from a joint agreement between the league and the NHLPA with the players waiving their right to an appeal.
Hart is the only player of the five to have signed in the NHL for this season as he inked a two-year, $4MM contract back in late October. The 27-year-old got into three games with the Silver Knights and allowed nine goals on 47 shots in his first game action since January 2024. For the time being, he’ll likely split starts with Akira Schmid who has done pretty well since taking over the starter in Adin Hill’s absence.
As for Lindbom, he had been up with Vegas since Hill was injured in late October. The 22-year-old saw his first NHL action while on recall, posting a 3.14 GAA and a .870 SV% in seven starts while he picked up his first win on Saturday against San Jose. Lindbom has only played twice for Henderson this season but put up a 2.65 GAA and a .912 SV% in 36 games with them last season.
