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Oilers sign goalie Frederik Andersen to one-year, $2.8 million deal

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Eric Himmelheber

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The Edmonton Oilers signed Stanley Cup champion goalie Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.8 million deal on Wednesday.

[p]His contract will hold a $1 million base and $1.8 million in performance incentives. [/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/andersen-frederik/OhFcnMIJ/"]Andersen[/a], 36, is coming off a jaw-dropping Stanley Cup Playoffs performance after finishing with a 13-2 record, 1.89 goals against average, .910 save percentage, and a league-leading three shutouts. [/p][p]Now, the long-time veteran will be entering his 12th season as he reunites with former [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/toronto-maple-leafs/ShE7Z8G3/"]Toronto Maple Leafs[/a] teammate [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/hyman-zach/Q5N9zvD2/"]Zach Hyman[/a] on an [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/edmonton-oilers/Mg0qoxeI/"]Oilers[/a] team desperate for a goaltender. [/p][p]He finished the regular season with a 16-14-5 record in 35 starts with a 3.05 GAA and .874 save percentage.[/p][embed guid="6ef6fc00-cafb-4379-bac0-646f7be4c591" url="https://x.com/EdmontonOilers/status/2072480408567255292?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Andersen had spent five seasons with the Hurricanes (2021-2025) after a three-year stint with the Anaheim Ducks (2013-2016) and Maple Leafs (2016-2020). [/p][p]The two-time Jennings Award winner has a 324-149-58 lifetime record with a 2.59 GAA, .913 save percentage, and 28 shutouts. [/p]

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