Goalie Frederick Andersen inks fresh contract with the Hurricanes while still engaged in playoff action
All systems are go! The Carolina Hurricanes are on a roll and they ain't slowing down, had the Devils running for their lives in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and now they're up against the Washington Capitals in the second round. But worry not, they've got their ace in the hole—goaltender Frederik Andersen, who just got himself a well-deserved one-year contract extension.
Let's face it, Andersen's a goaltending beast and the free-agent market's dry as the Sahara when it comes to top-tier netminders. So, no harm in sparing one more top-shelf goaltender for the Hurricanes. Now, he's looking at a $2.75 million payday next season and a potential $750,000 in performance bonuses.
Now, the amount the Hurricanes are shelling out for their goaltenders? Nothing to sneeze at, but it ain't breaking the bank either. Andersen's the top dog in the net and he shares the ice with Pyotor Kochetkov. Their combined salaries are less than a cool $6 mill. That's pocket change for a team like the Hurricanes, don't you think?
Andersen's been lighting up the ice for the Hurricanes ever since he joined 'em prior to the 2021-22 season as a free agent. This old dog's been learning new tricks, and it shows. He's delivered some spectacular moments in Carolina—he's the goaltender the Hurricanes can count on to deliver when it matters most. Eric Tulsky, the team's general manager, ain't shying away from praising the man.
"Frederik's played extremely well for us and ranks in the top 10 all-time for winning percentage by an NHL goaltender," Tulsky said during an interview with ESPN. "We're excited that he'll be staying with the team for next season."
Andersen wrapped up the regular season with a 22-13-8 record, giving up an average of 2.5 goals per game. But he's no stranger to stepping it up in the playoffs. He's a two-time All-Star, and back in the 2021-22 season, he put on a show with a record of 35-14-3.
The Capitals are tough competition, finishing first in the Metropolitan Division. This ain't gonna be a walk in the park for the Hurricanes, but they've got the firepower to go the distance. We'll have to see if Andersen's back-to-back shutouts against the Devils were a fluke or a glimpse of what's to come in the next round. Either way, buckle up, folks—it's time to root for the Canes to take down the Caps!
The Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender, Frederik Andersen, who has been instrumental in their success, will continue with the team next season thanks to a new contract extension. With Andersen's top-tier performance and the lack of quality netminders in the free-agent market, his signing is a strategic move for the Hurricanes in the sports world, specifically in the NHL playoffs, where he has demonstrated impressive form in football and hockey. Andersen's new contract is worth $2.75 million for the next season, with potential performance bonuses of $750,000.
