Danish NHL players Frederik Andersen and Lars Eller sign new contracts

Several Danish ice hockey players are making moves within the NHL, securing new contracts for the upcoming season. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, the Canadian team announced on X.

Andersen, 36, was part of the Carolina Hurricanes team that won the Stanley Cup last season, a trophy also won by his compatriot Nikolaj Ehlers. This marks a new chapter for Andersen, who has represented the Hurricanes since 2021.

Veteran forward Lars Eller, 37, is also continuing his NHL career. After a season with the Ottawa Senators, Eller has agreed to a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers. His career spans multiple teams, including the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, and Pittsburgh Penguins, since his NHL debut in 2009.

Other Danish players also finding new teams include goaltender Mads Søgaard, who has signed a one-year two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing him to play for both the NHL team and its AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Søgaard joins Florida after five seasons with limited ice time at the Ottawa Senators.

Forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, 31, will play for the New York Rangers next season, a move confirmed earlier. Additionally, Jonas Røndbjerg has extended his contract with the Vegas Golden Knights through the end of next season. Røndbjerg, drafted in 2017, has spent considerable time with the Golden Knights' development team, the Henderson Silver Knights, while also appearing in 80 games for the NHL club.