Carolina Hurricanes
· 2026-07-02
The Carolina Hurricanes lost goalie Frederik Andersen to the Edmonton Oilers.
Andersen signed a one-year contract with an AAV of $2.8 million.
The Edmonton Oilers announced the signing of Frederik Andersen, ending his tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Andersen was a huge reason for the Hurricanes' dominant playoff run, with a 13-2-0 record and a GAA of 1.89.
The loss of Andersen gives the Hurricanes the luxury to target another goaltender, with Eric Tulsky waiting to make a move.
Andersen's departure also opens the door for Brandon Bussi to become the full-time starter.
The Hurricanes are currently standing 1st in the Eastern Conference, with a 53-22 record, on a W1 streak.
The Hurricanes may look to acquire another goaltender to fill the void left by Andersen.
Andersen's time in Carolina was marked by a record of 98-49-10, with a GAA of 2.45 and a save percentage of .906.
Andersen was a 2X NHL All-Star and a tremendous goalie for the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes' coach, Rod Brind'Amour, decided to roll with Brandon Bussi for the last few games of the Stanley Cup Final.
Andersen's save percentage of .874 in the 2025 regular season was the lowest of his career.
The Hurricanes will look to move forward without Andersen, with a focus on the upcoming season.
Andersen's signing with the Edmonton Oilers marks the end of an era in Carolina.
The Hurricanes will have to adjust to life without their veteran goalie.