The Canes succeeded at times a season ago despite poor goaltending, which can't continue if they want to appear as legitimate contenders in the East.
There has always been a love-hate relationship between the Caniacs and their goaltending group. It has been especially rocky at times over the last few seasons, with Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov each playing a central role. Despite this relationship, the duo is back once again, manning the net as the team's tandem for the 2025-26 season.