The Carolina Hurricanes have made multiple signings to open free agency, as well as a trade.
In order to improve the team's situation in net, the Hurricanes signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a two-year contract, which carries a $4.5 million AAV. Andersen is 31 years old and had an .895 save percentage in 24 games this season.
The team also signed Antti Raanta to a two-year contract, which carries a $2 million AAV. He’s 32 years old and posted a .905 save percentage in 12 games with Arizona last year, but does have a .919 save percentage in 196 career NHL games.
Additionally, the team has re-signed forward Jordan Martinook to a three-year contract, which carries a $1.8 million AAV. Martinook is 29 years old and scored four goals and 13 points in 44 games this season.
Carolina also made a notable trade, acquiring defenseman Ethan Bear from the Edmonton Oilers, in exchange for forward Warren Foegele.
What's that bear doing? Welcome to the #Canes, Ethan!
Bear is 24 years old and scored two goals and eight points in 43 games this season. He has one year remaining on his contract, which carries a $2 million AAV. Foegele is currently a restricted free agent and scored 10 goals and 20 points in 53 games this season.
Leaving the Hurricanes will be goaltender Petr Mrazek, who signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, worth $3.8 million per year. Mrazek spent the last three seasons with Carolina.
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Do you expect Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta to share the net next season?