A veteran goaltender has joined a major NHL team after leaving his previous club, inking a lucrative one-year deal worth nearly $2.8 million. The move follows five seasons with another franchise, where he delivered strong performance metrics, including a sub-2.00 goals-against average and a save percentage above .900. His arrival could provide stability for a team seeking experienced netminding leadership. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how he fits into the new system.

Andersen signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Oilers on July 1 after five seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. The 36-year-old went 13-2 with a 1.89 goals-against average, .910 save ...