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4mo ago

Hurricanes Extend Frederik Andersen with One-Year Deal Amid Playoff Uncertainty

The veteran goaltender signs a $2.75M contract with performance bonuses, but his availability for the second-round opener remains unclear after a recent injury.

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Apr 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) comes out of the locker room for the warmups before the game against the New Jersey Devils in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Frederik Andersen has signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2025–26 season.
  • The deal includes up to $750,000 in performance bonuses tied to games played and playoff participation milestones.
  • Andersen, who ranks in the top 10 all-time for NHL goalie winning percentage, posted strong numbers in the first round of the playoffs before sustaining an undisclosed injury in Game 4.
  • His availability for Game 1 of the second-round series against Washington on Tuesday remains uncertain following the injury.
  • The Hurricanes’ decision to extend Andersen creates a cost-effective goaltending tandem with 25-year-old Pyotr Kochetkov, combining for under $6 million in cap space.