Apr 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) hugs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Apr 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) hugs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen’s Stanley Cup hangover isn’t over yet, as the 36-year-old Danish star is ready to win it again with the Edmonton Oilers this time.
Wrapping up his 5-year tenure with a Stanley Cup last month in Carolina, Andersen has signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with Edmonton on July 1. A new team, a new chapter, but for Andersen, the Oilers have enough grit to lift the Stanley Cup again.
“Edmonton has been knocking on the door for a while now. It’s a team that’s got aspirations to try to win,” he said Monday, as written by NHL.com’s writer Derek Van Diest. “They’ve been close, and it would be awesome to help them get over the hump. I’m really excited about that opportunity.”
Despite making two consecutive trips to the finals in 2024 and 2025, the Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers both times. In the 2026 season, the Anaheim Ducks handed them a first-round exit. But the grit is there, and Andersen is ready to help.
The goalie is 59-37 with a 2.32 GAA and .913 save percentage in 101 playoff games and can help elevate the Oilers’ poor netminding, noted by Van Diest. The team allowed 3.23 goals per game last season, finishing 25th in the NHL.
The 2026-27 season might look different for Edmonton. However, there’s one more change Andersen is happy about.
Frederik Andersen Won’t Have to Play Against Oilers Stars
This season, the Hurricanes played two regular-season matches against the Oilers, winning both. However, the Danish goalie is relieved that he won’t have to play against Oilers centers Conor McDavid (48 goals, 138 points) and Leon Draisaitl (35 goals, 97 points).
“I’m sure they’ve made me and the rest of the League look silly a lot of times before in games, and now it’s just going to be in practice,” Andersen said, as per the same article by Van Diest.
“It’s cool to get to see that up close and see how they operate,” he added, “It’s a cool experience and a cool opportunity to get to play with elite players.”
Now, how much he gels in with his new team to actually make this opportunity work will be an intriguing watch.
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Deblina Roy