Carolina Hurricanes goaltender out indefinitely with serious health condition, team reveals details

On the third team of his NHL career, Frederik Andersen has had injury problems follow him throughout his career. Now in a tragic turn, Andersen is facing a significant medical condition that will take him out of the net indefinitely.

Earlier today, the Hurricanes GM Don Waddell announced that Andersen was found to have a blood clotting issue during routine medical tests, and he will not be cleared to play games indefinitely.


It's a horrible situation for a star-quality goaltender on a cup contending team. When healthy and at his prime, Andersen is capable of being one of the best netminders in the league; but he's only played more than 35 games once in the last 5 seasons.


All hockey fans will be rooting for Andersen to make a quick and full recovery, and be able to appear once again for the Hurricanes this season.