Frederik Andersen appears likely to move once again after just two seasons in Carolina

The Canes originally inked Andersen as a UFA in the summer of 2021 after the Danish netminder spent 5 seasons in Toronto. It was originally thought that Andersen could be a potential long-term solution in Carolina, especially after a fantastic 2021-22 season. However, his inability to remain healthy has become a bit of a concern over the past few seasons.

After posting a 2.17 GAA and a .922 SV% in 52 appearances last season, Andersen found himself injured at the most important time of the year, missing the Canes' entire playoff run. After coming into the 2022-23 season healthy and ready to go, Andersen has landed on the IR once again this season and has been limited to just 8 games. His numbers pale in comparison to last season's. In his 8 appearances so far, Andersen has posted a collective 2.72 GAA and a .891 SV% this season. At 33 years-of-age, Andersen isn't getting any younger and there must be at least some concern that his persistent injury issues may make him somewhat unreliable.

Kochetkov appeared in just 3 regular season games and 4 playoff games last year. He posted a 2.42 GAA and a .902 SV% during the regular season but failed to rise to the occasion in the postseason, posting a 3.88 GAA and a .869 SV% in 4 postseason games. This season, however, Kochetkov has been sensational for the Canes, posting a 2.00 GAA and a .914 SV% through 4 appearances.

The Canes originally selected Kochetkov in the 2nd round, with the 36th pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.