Hurricane team prolongs Frederik Andersen's deal as their main netminder.
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Holy smokes, the Carolina Hurricanes have inked a one-year contract extension with goaltender Frederik Andersen, valued at $2.75 million. General Manager Eric Tulsky dropped the bombshell mere days before the Hurricanes duke it out with the Washington Capitals in their second-round playoff showdown.
With the ink still drying on the deal, it's worth noting that Andersen stands to earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses. Here's the lowdown: he'll snag $250,000 if he totes the puck for 35 or more games, an extra $250,000 if he racks up 40 games, and an additional $250,000 if the Hurricanes storm into the Eastern Conference Final next season, with Andersen manning the net for at least half of the team's post-season games.
With this extension under his belt, the Hurricanes boast a goalie tandem alongside Pyotr Kochetkov, all while keeping their combined salary under the six-million-dollar mark.
At 35 and hailing from Denmark, Andersen has worn the colors for the Ducks of Anaheim and the Maple Leafs of Toronto before finding a home with the Hurricanes. Now, he's the go-to guy between the pipes, as confirmed by head coach Rod Brind'Amour.
Andersen hurt his groove recently in the series against the New Jersey Devils, but fans can expect him between the pipes for the opening match against the Capitals. Keep your eyes peeled for the Dane as the Hurricanes and Capitals clash in the coming days!
- Frederik Andersen, the goalkeeper for the Carolina Hurricanes, has recently signed a one-year deal worth roughly $2.75 million, which includes performance bonuses amounting to an additional $750,000.
- Per the contract, Andersen can earn $250,000 each if he plays in 35 or more games, 40 games, and leads the Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference Final, provided he plays half of their post-season games.
- The extension solidifies the Hurricanes' goalie tandem with Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov, keeping their combined salary under the six-million-dollar mark.
- A native of Denmark, Andersen has previously played for the Ducks of Anaheim and the Maple Leafs of Toronto, and he is now the primary goalie for the Hurricanes, as confirmed by head coach Rod Brind'Amour.
