Frederik Andersen, the 36-year-old goaltender who was in net for 13 of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 16 wins during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, is signing a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, according to league sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity to address negotiations that aren’t public.Kevin Weekes was first to report the deal, and the details of the contract are not yet known.Andersen played five seasons for the Hurricanes, largely in a starter’s role, and put up a .906 save percentage in 159 appearances. Over the last three regular seasons, his performance had dipped due to inconsistency and injuries, including blood clots in 2023 and a knee injury that required surgery in 2024, but he regained his footing in time for the 2026 playoffs.
Andersen piloted Carolina through the first three rounds, allowing just 20 goals on 289 shots and going 12-1. A knee issue forced him out of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, clearing the way for replacement Brandon Bussi, who won all three of his starts, including a 22-save shutout in Game 6. Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov are the two remaining contracted Carolina goalies with NHL experience. Cayden Primeau, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, is a restricted free agent.Frederik Andersen gets a goal reversed behind an incredible glove saveWhen it was time for Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal to make the initial Stanley Cup handoff, he chose Andersen, who was also dealing with the death of longtime agent and friend Claude Lemieux. Lemieux died on May 28 during the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and the Montreal Canadiens.“(Andersen has) been grinding the longest,” Staal said. “He got us going in the playoffs. … Figured he’d be a great start (to give the Cup to him first).In 13 NHL seasons, Andersen has made two All-Star teams and put up a .913 save percentage. He began his career with the Anaheim Ducks, establishing himself as a reliable starter in three seasons before joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. From his rookie year in 2013-14 to his first season with Carolina in 2021-22, his save percentage dipped below .914 just twice.This story will be updated.Jul 2, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
