Goaltender Carter Hart has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the first of the five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players to land an NHL contract since they were acquitted of sexual assault in a high-profile case.

Vegas announced an agreement with undisclosed terms for Hart on Thursday, the second day after the window opened for the players to sign.

Hart and the others are not eligible to play in games until Dec. 1 as part of the league’s reinstatement process for him, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton.

Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said he didn't know if Hart would be with the team on a daily basis until he's eligible to play.

“I expect him to be here with us this week,” Cassidy said. "He hasn’t played in a while. He needs some work.

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