Fansided · Sep 18, 2025
Hurricanes could have goaltending issues, and fans should be concerned
The Carolina Hurricanes could have a concerning goaltending situation unless one of the club's incumbents can step up.
The Carolina Hurricanes will be counting on Pyotr Kochetkov to take over the crease as the team's starter. | Carmen Mandato/GettyImagesThe Carolina Hurricanes could have a problem on their hands. One of the deepest and most talented clubs in the NHL faces a potentially concerning situation in the crease.
As it stands, the Canes' goaltending tandem consists of veteran Frederik Andersen and backup Pytor Kochetkov. Both are solid NHL goaltenders, but neither can be counted on as the team’s starter.
There’s a reason for that.