Frederik Andersen's future with Hurricanes uncertain before free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Frederik Andersen, who helped lead the Carolina Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final, may not return next season. The 36-year-old goalie did not play after Game 3 of the final due to injury. With the emergence of Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov, the Hurricanes could part ways with Andersen as he enters unrestricted free agency. Sources indicate that Andersen's strong playoff performance might attract other teams looking for a goalie.
- •Andersen led the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final.
- •He did not finish the playoffs due to an injury.
- •Carolina has two goalies under contract for next season.
- •Andersen is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
- •His performance may draw interest from other teams.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen gets final verdict on eve of free agency
"The talented goalie led the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup final.
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