Oilers announce Frederik Andersen will miss several weeks due to injury

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Oilers announce Frederik Andersen will miss several weeks due to injury
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Frederik Andersen will be unavailable for the Edmonton Oilers for several weeks due to an injury sustained during an offseason workout. The Oilers confirmed that this setback will keep him out of Training Camp and the exhibition schedule. This marks a challenging start for Andersen, who recently joined the Oilers on a one-year deal after five seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. Sources indicate Andersen may return by late October, leaving the Oilers to rely on goaltenders Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi in the interim.

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  • Frederik Andersen injured during offseason workouts, out for several weeks.
  • Oilers confirm he will miss Training Camp and exhibition games.
  • Andersen may return by late October, according to reports.
  • Team will rely on Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi as goaltenders.
  • Andersen signed a one-year, $2.8 million deal earlier this summer.
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  • 5:44 AMYahoo SportsOilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen
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The Edmonton Oilers made a major move to try and shore up their goaltending, their biggest position of need, earlier this summer by signing veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen.Andersen, who has had a lengthy history of injury issues, is once again dealing with a setback that is going to make him unavailable for the first several […] The post Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen appeared first on HEAVY.

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