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Carlson signs with Lightning; Andersen joins Oilers in free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:22 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Carlson signs with Lightning; Andersen joins Oilers in free agency

Summary

Defenseman John Carlson signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, reportedly for $8.5 million AAV, after being traded by the Carolina Hurricanes during the NHL Entry Draft. Goaltender Frederik Andersen agreed to a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, following a playoff run with the Hurricanes. Andersen's regular season was inconsistent, posting a.906 save percentage over five years in Carolina. The Hurricanes look to address other roster needs, including decisions on Nikishin and potential trades.

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•Carlson was traded from the Hurricanes during the NHL Entry Draft.
•Andersen's contract with the Oilers includes $1 million base salary and performance bonuses.
•The Hurricanes face ongoing roster decisions after losing Carlson.
•Andersen had a mixed performance with the Hurricanes, ending with a.906 save percentage over five years.

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5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Carlson Signs With Lightning and Andersen With the Oil – Day 2, Open Thread

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Defenseman John Carlson, whose rights the Carolina Hurricanes made a trade for with their final pick during the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, ended up signing with the Tampa Bay Lighting. After all the rumors about the starting price for him being $10 million times two, or more, he ended up signing for $8.5 million […]
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